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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-09-01
Pioneer Life"


Life " is the latest and, PROFESSIONALLY
the best contribution yet made to this
Of history. The reader
finds it wonderfully absorbing from
the first chapter to the last, and then
there is powerful impulse to go back
and read it all again. The trials and
successes of the early settlers; their
wars and treaties with the Indians;
captures, escapes, and almost miracu-
lous recoveries of women and children;
great conspiracies, which only lacked
success to change the history of the
world and turn backward for whole
century the course of civilization upon
these shores; romance, sentiment, toll,
tribualtion, and gigantic achievement
of class Of brave and hardy men and
women, of whom their descendants can
not learn enough, will probably never
find more complete and attractive
record than is supplied in the same
work under discussion.
1t is nervously, yet cOnscientiously
written. The narrative is in the dra.
matte style, with a thoroughly appre-
ciable and performance of that pecu.
liar metaphor which always declares
the writer patient student of the
classics. Had not Homer tuned his
lofty Tyre, observes Cicero. the valor of
Achilles had remained nnsung. The
valor of our pioneers was never sur
passed, and, with another Homer to
celebrate their achievements, the grand
est epic in all literature would enrapt-
ure our age.
The sub-setting of thrilling incident
in this book, hair-breadth escapes, and
a thousand eventualities, even more re-
markable than those of fiction, garnlsh
every charter, and add such restful
variety as relieves and inspirits the
mind, while they pour into it the very
cream of historic lore. 1t must inter,
est every reader, but for the young
and middle,aged American, Of either
sex, the fascination of its pages is ir-
resistible, and their story should be
known to every one who cares to know
upon what strange and soul thrilling
events the fabric of our Western EN-.
pire is erected. 1t tells this story, and
baptizes its subject in the everlasting
fame which belongs to civilized liberty
in every portion of the heritage of God,
In this commentator it would be I'm,
fair to author and publishers to over
look the style in which the book is pro
duced-its beautiful type and heavy
toned paper; great variety and artistic
excellence of illustration; neat and sub
stantial binding; and the score of minor
details which conspire to make 6
volume worthy of place upon every
center table and in every library. The
publishers, Messrs. Jones Brothers &
Co., Cincinnati, are we'll known al
publishers of many of the books sold il
the past fifteen years.
*The Romance and Tradgedy O
Pioneer Life.-A Popular Account o
the Heroes and Adventures who, BY
their Valor and War Craft, beat back
the Savages from the Borders of Civil
cation, and gave the American Forests
to the pillow and the sickle, etc. Roya
Octave, 1000 pp., 100 Illustrations, BY
A. l.. Mason, A. NJ, with an Intro
duction by John Clark Ridpath, LID
Jones Brothers q Co., Publishers
Cincinnati, Chicago, St, Louis, ant
Dallas, Texas. Sold by subscription
only. eo #Aa..ls
EnpNnc ss4 words 10 the "a
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-09-01

Perhaps the most experimentation
which has taken place in the world for
centuries is the one now in progress.
Discarding the hurtful mineral and
drastic purgatives in favor of the mild
er vegetable liver remedies. AT the
head of the list stands Portaline, I'M
dOubtedly the best vegetable liver
medicine in the market. Price 30 cts
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-09-01
No. z.

The farm of d. S. Weaver, miles from
McMinnville, on Short Mountain road 17S
acres, 100 of which is cleared and under
good fence; orchard of fine fruit; story
log dwelling house, large barn, stables, out
houses, etc.; fine freestone spring. Price
"a an acre.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-09-01
No. g..

The fam of John F. Weaver. located in
the 18th district, miles from McMinnville,
on Short Mountain road, containing 125
acres, good dwelling of three rooms, smoke
house, two stables, b,well and two springs;
So acres cleared, balance timbered. Price
$500, cash.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-09-01
No. f..

A farm of 97h acres, 2 miles west of Nc.
Minnville, on the Nashville road; frame
dwelling house of six rooms, kitchen, barn,
and two log tenement houses; about 20 acres
cleared, all under good fence, good orchard,
cistern, large never.failing spring of free
stone water. Price and terms on application.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-09-01
No. l..

The Morford farm, eight miles west of
McMinnville, on the Woodbury. road, 900
acres, 400 acres cleared, balance we'll tim
bered, splendid large dwelling house and
all necessary out-houses, barn, ETC., well
watered, and one of the best sheep farms in
the country. For sale or exchange for city
property. Price and terms on application.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-09-01
No. g.

A farm of IT'S acres, IL miles from Nc.
Minnville on the Petty Gap road, good corn
and wheat land, finely watered and timber.
ed, good frame house; desirable farm.
Price and terms on application.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1883-05-31
YORKVILLE S O.. THURSDAY, MAY 3d. 1888.

don't know how long had stood SO, but
1 believe it was long time, when the soft
est of small hands entered mine, which
hung down beside me.
I Started, and looked around. She was
looking up into my face so wistfully, her
own face strained with pain and earnestness.
"You look so panied, so displeased," she
said. 81 must seem to you so thoroughly
heartless and ungrateful. cannot bear it: "
Before knew what she was going to do
she was kneeling beside me; before could
prevent her, her soft fingers were raising
my hand to her softer lips.
I lifted her up.
Holding her by the shoulders asked her,
/ am afraid almost fiercely:
"Can you tell me that you do not love me-"
"No, I cannot. do love you, love you
very dearly"
Her tears began to fall, and she, tottering
toward me, shed them on my breast.
I held her there fast and firm and never
since has she disclaimed the rightto be there.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1883-05-31

The SCARLET FEvER.-It is as unneces-
sary for child to die of the scarlet fever as
it is that it should be blind with cataract.
Let us see. At any time before the body
has finished it's Intellectual struggle we are
able to help it, not by wonderful medicines,
but by the knowledge of anatomy, and the
application of common sense. We consult
the sympathetic nerve, and do what 1T com
mands us to do. We must give this child
salt when it wants it; we must give it acid
when it has fever and anXiOusly Graves it
not vinegar, but lemon juice, because the
first coagulates albumen, and the latter does
not, on account of the surplus Of oxygen
which it contains. TO initiate the soothing
mucus in the intestines, which is now want
ing, and to give some respiratory food at
the same time, we add some gum arabic.
TO restore and relieve the injured nerve, we
apply moist warmth. In practice we can
fulfill all this with the following simple ma
nipulations Undress the child and bring it
to bed at the very first sign of sickness.
Give it if it has already fever, nothing but
sourish warm lemonade with some gum
arabic in it. Then cover its abdomen with
some dry flannel. Take well-folded bed
sheet and put it in boiling hot water; wiring
it out dry by means of dry towels, and put
this over the flannel on the child s abdomen.
lnell cover CIle Wllolc, anu "alV' Liz HoU
clothes will, perhaps, require repeated heat.
According to the severity of the case, and it's
stage of progress, perspiration will COM
mence in the child in from ten minutes to
two hours. The child is then saved; it soon
falls to sleep. Soon after the child awakes,
it shows slight symptoms of returning incli-
nation for food , help it's bowels, if necessary,
with injections of oil, soap and water, and
it's recovery will be as steady as the growth
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1883-05-31
Seletted 2uetrg.
YOU KISSED ME.

YOU KISSED ME.
Yon kissed me! My forehead dropped low OF
your breast,
With a feeling of shelter and infinite rest,
While the holy emotion my soul dared not speal
Flushed up like fame from my heart to my
cheekl
Your arms held me fast-oh! your arms were Sc
Heart beat against heart in their passionate hold
Your glances seemed drawing my soul through
my eyes.
AS the sun draws mist from the sea to the skies
And your lips clung to mine till prayed in my
They might never unclasp from that rapturou'
kiss.
You kissed me! My heart and my brain and my
will
In delicious Joy for the moment stood still;
Life had for me then no temptations, no charms
No visions of pleasure outside Of your arms.
Of the joy and peace that are given the best
Iwould fling my white robes sunreplnlngly down
And tear from my forehead it's beautiful crown
TO nestle once more in that haven of rest,
With lips upon mine and your head upon my
breast.
You kissed me! My soul in bliss so divine,
Reeled and swooned like drunken man foolish
And thought 'twere delicious to die there, il
Death would come with my lips yet moist with
your breath.
'Twere delicious to die if my heart might grow
cold
While your arms wrapped me round in that pas
sionate fold.
And these are the questions ask day and night
Must my lips taste but once such exquisite de-
Would you care if your breast was my shelter
as then;
And if you were here would you kiss me again
The following has been tackled on the forego-
ing by the st. Paul Pioneer Press. 1t is rather
clever, though not in the same strain OF senti-
ment as the foregoing:
KISSED YOU.
kissed you, own, but did not suppose
That you, through the papers, the deed would dis
Like free-loving cats, when on the ridge-poles
they meet,
With their squalls of "You kissed me!' disturb
kissed you. The impulse as suddenly came
AS that cold-looking cloud is transformed into
flame.
My act was the lightning that glances and thrills,
And yours the loud thunder that babs to the hills
kissed you. AS kissed the poor Carian boy,
In dreams, his Diana, so cold and so coy,
And foolishly Misunderstanding your charms,
A maid-not match -box-was clasped in my
arms.
kissed you. The zephyr on tip-toe passed by,
The moon with kerchief cloud hid her soft eye !:
From the bough that swayed o'er us, all sllvered
with dew,
With half-smothered litter the katydid flew.
kissed you. All nature to counterfeitsl sleep
Half-promised our secret, so sacred. to keep;
No ubiquitous press correspondent peeped
through
The leaves. was ''interviewed' only by you.
1 kissed you. Then, scared at my boldness, I
deemed
You had tainted, or else would surely have
screamed;
But no; you not only all censure forbore,
But Like Oliver Twist, are now asking 'for more'
kissed you. All others may do it who choose,
But to repeat the performance refuse.
On your lips will never again print a smack,
back.
kissed you. The poetess--Sappho-of old,
Like you, was so warm that her Phaon grew cold;
So she ended her love and her life in pet
presume there are equal facilities yet.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1883-05-31

A WORD TO YOUNG MEN.-Hardly a
day passes by, but we see evidence OF the
folly of young men, scattered here and
there. They are in quest of something to
do. They are willing to work for about
half the pay they should be receiving. If
you ask them what is their trade, they will
reply they have none, and in these days
when skilled labor is in demand it is a
shame and outrage for so many bright,
promising young men to be lettering their
time away, either for work or, if they have
it, in position where their pay is nothing.
We have seen too many such who expect to
climb up the ladder of fame and fortune
without working for it. They are looking
around for pins to pick up, and then folded
to the embrace of some wealthy bank presl-
dent or philanthropic merchant, made
partner, and finally marry into the family.
Such cases are not to be found every day IN
the present time. We read Munhcausen
tales of years gone by, that have an ending
like this. But to-day the merchant who
wants young man wants one of character
and ability, Learn a trade, young man;
first become proficient in some industry so
that when you 60 forth to pastures new you
know within yourself that you have some
thing to fall back on for a living. If the
young men of to-day would ask some OF
our old and successful merchants for the
secret of their success in life, they would
we'll be astonished at the stories of early
hardships, trials and privations they en-
dured. Fathers, mothers; is there not
a lesson to be learned from this? Is it not
your duty to see your boys educated to
make their own living, so that when they
come to mans estate they can bless you for
it?-Boot and Shoe Recorder.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1883-05-31

SHEPHERD DoGs.-Our readers have, no
doubt, since childhood, heard of the Scotch
shepherd dogs and their wonderful sagacity,
(almost amounting to reasOn) but few Of
them, probably, are aware that these dogs
have been introduced and are now being
used in theirfavorite work of keeping sheep,
within a hundred miles of this place. Mr..
Walter II. Macarthur, Of Montgomery coun-
ty, who is probably one of the largest sheep
owners in Georgia, has for several years
had two of these dogs, which during that
period, have served him well and faithful
fy in the care of his flocks. They are so
be trusted to either watch their charge or
drive them to or from the pasture, no mat
ter what may be the distance or nature Of
the way, command from their master be-
ing all that is necessary to secure prompt
obedience. The sheep composing MIR. Nc
Arthur'S f1Ocks were purchased from sew
eral different persons, and each particular
lot naturally remain together and rather
separated from the others, each of these
punches being designated by the name of
the party from whom they were purchased
These dogs can, at any time, be sent far in
to the woods for specified bunch, it only
being necessary to give its name, thus:
"The McCloud Sheep" or 'the Nash sheep"
and failure on their part to bring the
proper lot, not one being missing, is reck-
Oned among the phenomenal occurrences
AS matter of course, these dogs are of i'm
mense service to their owner, and the gen
tleman who gave these facts says he doesn't
believe that 81 900 Beach would buy them. So
strong is the instinct in these dogs to watch
and keep together allanimals of kind, that
three puppies of the above mentioned dogs
find their chief enjoyment in driving all the
poultry of the yard into some clear space
and keeping them for hours, regardless the
fact that not one particle Of food can be OBJ
tanned there by the imprisoned fowls. On
this account it Unnecessary to keep these en-
terprising pups shut up.
One of this species is owned in this city
by Mr.. j. X. Nightengale.
These facts were given US by a gentleman
of this city Of undoubted veracity, who af-
firms that he has often seen these intelligent
brutes 90 through the performances above
alluded to.-Br7mswick, Ga., appeal.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1883-05-31

The RIGHT KIND OF PRIDE.-A young
man "that works for his board," no matter
what honest work he does, has no reason for
shame. A young man who eats the bread
of idleness, no matter how much he has, is
disgraced. All men, starting in life, ought
to aim first of all, to find a place where they
can earn their bread and butter with hoe,
axe, spade, wheel-barrow, curry comb,
blacking-brush- matter how. Indepen-
dence first. The bread-and-butter question
settled, let the young man perform his duty
him constantly keep his eye open for a
chance to do better. About half the poor,
proud young men, and two-thirds of the poor
discouraged young men, are always out of
work. The young man who pockets his
pride and keeps stiff upper lip, need not
starve, and he stands chance to become
rich, if he cares to.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1883-05-31

POURING OUT TEA.-Persons who are
not aware that the first cup Of tea poured
out is the weakest, and that the tea grows
stronger as you proceed often bestoW the
poorest cup upon the greatest stranger and
give the strongest to the youngest member
of the family, who would be better without
any. Where sveral cups of equal strength
are wanted, you should pour a little into
each, and then 60 back inverting the order
as you fill them up, and the strength will
be apportioned properly. This is so well
understood in England that an experienced
pourer of tea waits till all the cups of the
company are returned to her before she fills
any a second time, that all may share alike.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1883-12-07
Woman's Influence.

Yazoo City Herald.
Mr.. Ed. l.. Russell, the gentle.
man who recently contributed to
the press such a stOng argument
against railIoadl supervision, is a
conspicuous example, as has been
remarked of what may be &C.
complished in this country by en-.
rrgy, fidelity and perseverance.
Not many years ago he was engaged
IN tilling the soil, but having q
desire to become lawyer, he de.
voted himself to reading aud the
Improvement of his mind. Ho
soon became a member of the legal
fraternity, and was not long in
taking u fine stand at the bar. He
is now ut the head of the legal de.
partment OF the Mobile and Ohio
railroad company, whose line of
road traverses four States of the
Union.
HIS recent letter upon the sub.
ject OF railroad supervision shows
his ability, and his thorough under.
standing OF that question. We
have seen it stated that whatever
Of success he has attained in life
is mainly due to the ambition, in.
telligence and gentle influence OF
the little woman who became his
wife, and who has shared his career
ever since.
WoUan's influence when direct.
ed in the right direction can accom-.
plish wonders.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1883-12-07
"Dey Calls Him Lawyer"

Not long since We were in com.
pany with u number OF lawyers who
were telling anecdotes when one OF
them told the following good one
on Col. NJ, u prominent East Mis-
sissippi advocate:
A negro killed one of his neigh.
boi's dogs and the man whose dog
was killed brought suit against the
slayer. Col. NJ. was employed to
defend the suit, AMI in mitigation
of damages introduced u coIorAd
Witness 10 prove that the dog was
Il worthless one. The witness was
duly sworn and placed on the stand
when the following examination
occurred:
"Sam," said Col. NJ, what kind
of II dog was this ono that jim
killed I"
"A big yallar dog,' replied the
witness.
I'll don't mean that, said Col. M.
"Was he u good dog or worthless
one ~
"Well, TO tell you de truf," said
Sam, ''he wusn't u good huntin'
dog, an he wustn't WORT much for
guard dog. He jes lay round an
done nuthiug lazy lack an eat all
he could git his mout on. Dat's
why dey calls him what dey does
"Wlat did they call him I" asked
Col. NJ.
"Dey calls him Lawyer" replied
Sam, but the Colonel was hardly
willing to acknowledge the name
as an appropriate one.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1883-12-07
Chancery Court, Seventh District
SYLvANUs EVANS, Chancellor,

Jackson county. first Monday Of March
aud September, continuing six days.
Harrison county, second Monday In
March and September, continuing six days
Hancock county, third Monday IN March
and September, continuing six days.
Greene county, fourth Mondaysin March
and September, continuing six days.
Marion county, second Monday after the
fourth Monday in March aud September,
c,ltinu 10 SIX days.
Perry county, first Monday after the
fourth Monday in March aud September,
continuing nix days.
Wayne county, fourth Monday after the
fourth Monday Of March and September,
continuing six days.
Clarke county, first Monday in May and
November. continuing six days.
Lauderdale county, third Monday OF
May and November, continuing twelve
days.
Kemper county, second Monday in May
and November, continuing six days.
Monthly rules OF Chancerv Court ON the
second Monday in each month.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1883-12-07
Fast Girls.
Southern Youth.

Southern Youth.
"She is a fast girl" This ex.
preston was made of a lady of my
acquaintance. 1t hurt me. No
girl ought to he called "fast girl
To be "tast7 is bad enough tor boys
aud young men, but intolerable for
girls. Girls who, do not wish to
compromise themselves in the es;.
tinatiou of gooi people, will never
act SO as to be called "iast.n Wheu.,
ever that term is applicable to Il
girl, her character is smlrched. She
may be only thoughtless, but her
conduct is so unladylike that peo.
pie will :hInk she is vicious. A
girl who thinks as much of herself
as she should, will be prudent, gen
tie, modest, aud will conduct her.
self with pains aking womanly pro
priety. Young aud old, and saints
and sinners, too, admire and love
Il modest, sweet girl. Now girls
don't be fast-wllatever you do
don't be fast. Better q thousand.
fold be called slo,c. No matter how
smart, aud rich and pretty you are;
YOU can not afford TO be called
'fast." A fast woman is first
cousin to q bad woman in the esti
nation of the public.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1883-12-07


Eaton's.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Adams. Chas. ID. foules. Felix l.. Cory, R.
Alcoru. w. NJ. Ingc
Amite. VIM +. Love.
Alfalfa. james 4. McCoole, Wiley San.
ders.
Benton. w. A. Mcdonald.
Bolivar. f. A. Montgomery, p. Peyton, II.
Z dhoun. q. w. Howard.
Carroll. H. Z. Williamson. J. 3. John
son.
Chickasaw. N. d Crawford, W. G. Orr.
Choetaw. -. k. Houghston.
Claiborne W. 4. Magruder.
Clarke. "A. b. Gordon.
Clay. s. A. Crump, A. J. Russell.
Coahoma. j. W. Cutrer, W. IL. Allen.
Copah "A. B. Guynes, L. A. Rowan.
Coviugton. w l.. Strahan.
DeSotO. j. W. 0dom, Elias Alexander.
Franklin. NJ. G. johnson.
Greene. Jonathan Kittrell.
Grenada. .J. j. Williams, I.
Hancock. r. NJ. Farve.
Harrison. ID. ID. Cowan.
Hmds. i. X, McNeely. NJ. NJ. Mcleod, n.
l.. X. Atwood, II. VIM. Robii son, II.
Holmes. Henry Christmas, Lloyd War
field.
Issaquena. Lem Moore, R.
Itawamba. w. A. Nabers.
jackson. james b. McRae.
Jasper. Samuel Whitman.
Jefferson. .Wm. l.. Harper.
Jones Thos. j. Hut.
Kemper. r. l.. Huduell,R r..
Lafayette. "A, j. Baker T. b. Waldrip.
LauderJale. II. ID. Cameron, J. L. Bell.
Lawrence. g. X. Dale.
Leake. j. N. Hardin.
Lee. u. NJ Hoyle, NJ. Pound.
Leiloie. ID. I. Mitchell.
Liacoln. ". b. Watts.
Lowndes. JAS. L, Harrison, W. II. Cook,
A. l.. Myers.
Madisou..S. ". Lewis,R. J. L. denry, r..
Mars hall. .Jno. w. z. Watson, 8. W
Mullins, k. A. Baiid.
Marion. Henry Pope.
Monroe X. b. Houston, c. II. Moore, l..
ID. Hollingsworth.
Montgomery. j. L. Flowers.
Noshoba..W. l.. Bassett.
Newton. i. L. Bolton.
Noxubec. "A. w. simpson, ] l.. Clemens,
A J. Boswell.
0ktbba ha..J. $. Montgomery, Wiley n
Nash.
Pauola. j 20. Askew. g., w. w. Caldwell,
O., j. I. Settle II.
Perry. j. w Denham.
Pike. JAS. c. Lamkin.
Pontatoc Jeif Wilson.
Prcntiss. b. A. T. Sclman.
Quitman. l.. Marks.
Rankin John X. Enochs, John Russell, !,
Scott. J. II. Beeman.
Sharkey. Geo. ". Butler.
Simpson r.. W. Hall.
Smith. Il. Currie.
Sdnfower. C. ). Mckenzie.
/ Talahatohie II. II. Bird ge,.
! late. II. NJ. Nortieet, ". p. Eason.
Tippah. j. j. IVhite.
Tishomingo. C. Kendrick.
Tunica. H. G. Ferguson.
Uniou. j. l.. Dickerson.
Warren.sT. Marshall Miller, A. W. Brian
Milton Coates, l..
Washington. $. NJ. Spencer, Gilbert Hor.
ton, r., J. X. Parker,R.
Wayne. Alex L. Powe.
Webster. j. L. Gore.
Wilkinson. ID. Z. Branllett, George IL
Poets
Winston. r. G. Tones.
Yalobusha. u. V. Moore.
YaSoo. "A. q. NOirell, Jas. A. Barksdale
". J. Wa.ington.
FLoATERs.
Alcorn and Prentiss. n. NJ. Underwood
Amto and Pike. Geo. NJ. Govan.
Benton and rippah. John Y. Murry.
/ Calhoun and Yallobusha. ID. ". Rogers
Holmes aud Yazoo. w. l.. Dyer.
Jefferson and Lincoln. II Il. Apllowhito
Kemper, Lauderdale and Clarke. w. p
Evans.
Leake and Newton .J. II. Rcagcn.
Pontotoc and Union. u. M. Stevens,
NoTE-Democrats are not marked re
publicans are marked r., giceubaekers, @.
Independents, Il