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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-01-28

dOLEsALE DEPARTMENT complete In
al lines Of Musical Merchandise. Merchants
viii Ind prices as low and goods as salable as
In any other marbo,.
application
6s5 and ~ Main street, Dallas, Texas
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-01-28

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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-01-27

fe rlessly, and in a few old families the
knives with their round edges and
broadened ends still exist, showing the
manners of a bygone age as fossils show
the animal world of the silurian period.
But within the last few years, since
silver forks have come into use, knives
are not allowed to approach the mouth
and a host at dinner would prefer that
his guests should backbite their neigh
bors or make puns rather than that
they should eat with their knives. 1t
is obvious that the objection that the
mouth may be cut by the knife is not
tenable, one might as well assert that
the sharp points of the fork are likely
to put out the latter's eye. 1t is sim.
ply a prejudice, which holds sway over
human minds and which people observe
just as they retain the two buttons over
the coat-tails long after the reason for
them has seased to exist. The preiu-
dice, is so deep-rooted that courts have
judicial cognizance of it. Not long ago
german traveller was eating a piece
Of Bologna sausage in a. railway train,
using his knife. The train stopped
just as the edge of the knife was against
his mouth, and the mans cheek wa,
badly cut. The man sued the compa
ny for damages, but his claim was MOI
sustained for the reason that it is mo-
good manners to eat with the knife. -
Boston Advertiser.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-01-27

by an earnest effort and the assistance
of our friends to make the STANDARD
better and more interesting than it has
been during the past year. We cor
daily invite our friends of all classes
to help us make the STANDARD more
successful this than the year just closed.
We have still the same desire to see
our country prosperous and our people
happy, and for this result we propose
to do all we can, and hope we may
have the hearty cooperation ofall, and
the consolation, in the end, of knowing
that we have done something to pro.
mote the welfare and prosperity of our
people.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-01-27
Etiquette and Cold Steel.

The writers Of genteel treaties upon
etiquette, however much they may
differ upon many points of behavior,
all agree in telling us that one should
not eat with the knife. Now this is a
questioning age, when the caustic in
tellect of the rising generation dites in
to all assertions which our predecessors
have accepted as aXioms, and it may
not be out of place to inquire if there
is any good existing reason why man
should not carry food to his mouth with
a knife The prejudice against the use
of the knife grew up when guests at an
Anglo. Saxon dinner-party brought
their own knives with them to the
feast and cut herewith their portions
from the common dishes. Now, it is
obvious that it would be improper tC
eat with the knife which was to be put
in the common dishes, so our refined
ancestors, conveyed their portions to the
mouth with their fingers, after having
cut them with their case knives. Re
fined ladies then would have had reas
ons for shrinking with disgust from
man who did not eat with his fingers
The well.known saying that "hnger
were made before forks, was once re
piled to by clever Bostonian by tn
assertion that his fingers were not
But when forks came in and supplante'
fingers, the reason for the prgudic
against the knife faded away, and on
sensible foreruners of the last century
finding it impossible to balance thei
small vegetables upon the two.pronge
. fork ofthe period, used their kniye
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-01-27
Success In Farming.

There are many things in farming
which affect results, and upon results
depends success.
A sllp,shod, careless manner of con-
Quoting operations will very much
lessen the chances of accomplishing all
that could be accomplished by using
care.
A thrifty farmer remarked at one
time, and with much propriety, that
the way to succeed was to commence
putting seed in the ground as early in
the spring as the condition Of it would
allow, and continue with that kind, or
all kinds, until nearly out Of season,
and then plant something else, and so
continue until time for commencement
of hoeing; andso work steadily through
the season, and then save everything
that is raised.
Very much may be saved in harvest
ing. Carelessness in securing the hay
crop, harvesting the various kinds OF
grain, securing root crops, etc, may
result in considerable loss.
1t is an old saying, but none the less
true, that "a penny saved is as good as
two pence earned, and another ofequal
force, that "take care Of the pence and
the pounds will take care of them
selves" both of which may be applica
bic in farming operations, and especi
ally in the case Of securing crops that
are grown.
1t is an example of the height O.
folly to see crops that have been growr
wasted in the harvesting.
Another point of success is to secure
good seed for planting. There is NJ
plant grown of the kinds usually cult
waited by farmers but that yields very
unlike, according TO the special variety
used.
Now it should require no argumen
to convince any intelligent farmer that
if by the use of a particular variety o
seed his harvest may be very much in
creased, and which is as valuable pc
bushel in market as the smaller crop
that it is very much for his interest t,
use such seed as will produce the in
creased crop.
The same rule applies to the produc
ton of beef, pork, milk, and any othe
product of the farm.-W. II. Woman
IN Breeders Journal.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-01-27
The Governors Appointments

Following are the appointments of
Gov. Bate, which were confirmed by
the Senate in executive session last
Monday:
Thos. H. Payne, of the county Of
Hardin, to the Office of state superin-
tendent of public instruction, Jas. L,
Garter, of KNOX, superintendent of
state prisons; A. j. McWhirter, Of
Davidson, commissioner OF the bureau
of agriculture. statistics and mines.
Felix w. Ernest, of Washington
county, H. B. Buckner, of Davidson
and John L. Sneed, of Shelby to be
trustees for the hospital for the insane
for six years.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-01-27
From Daylight.

To the Standard:
Last Saturday We were visited by a
very heavy rainfall, which raised the
waters sufficient for Mr.. j, H. Dodd
to start his saw mill.
Daylight will soon have another
blacksmith shop, to be run by Mr. Joe
Knight.
F. NJ. Johnson, spiritualist, gave an
entertainment at Pleasant Grove last
Saturday night, but the inclemency of
the weather caused him to have small
crowd.
The school at Bald Knob, under the
management of Prof. w. II. Hammer,
is meeting with spendid success, much
better than was anticipated. There
are now between forty and fifty stu.
dents enrolled, with good attendance.
Much interest Is being manifested by
the students, patrons and the oommu
nifty at large. jim.
Jan. 23d, 1888.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-01-27
The Standard as an Agricultural
Paper.

One year ago we began the publica
ton Of the STANDARD as an agricultu-
raj newspaper. AT that time we be
lieve there was not an agricultural pa
per in the State. We acted upon the
idea that the people of Tennessee, es-
peclally farmers, were sick and tired of
politics and would appreciate paper
devoted mainly to the agricultural,
manufacturing, school and other mate.
rial interests of the State. To what
extent we have succeeded in our efforts
TO accomplish good our readers must
be the judges, Our aim has been to
do as much good and as little harm as
possible. If we have succeeded, much
of our success is due to our many
warm friends Who by their contribu
tons and influence, have aided us much
in making aud circulating the paper,
When we took charge of the paper
year ago, we did so not as a money
making enterprise. We did not eX-
pect to receive very large dividends,
and in this We have not been disap-
pointed. But we have been more sue
cessful than We expected. In the be-
ginning our grand and prime object
was to encourage and stimulate our
farmers, especially small farmers, to
improve their farms and modes Of
farming so that their annual products
might be increased and made to yield
larger profits. In our efforts to do thi,
we have been greatly benefited our
selves. We have been obliged to de
vote part of our time to the study O
agricultural books and journals, anC
thus we have been greatly benefited
ourselves. If our people could realize
that the success of all business depends
on the success of agriculture, this hum
bic though honorable occupation woul'
be more highly appreciated and bette
protected. When we help the farme
we help ourselves. His business is tn
stay and support Of all other industrie
the foundation rock on which rest
our National, our State, and our ind
vidual support and prosperity. Gu
railroads, manufactures, commerce, an
all other industries are more or lie:
prosperous in proportion to the prosper
ity ST our agricultural pursuits.
We begin the second year undo
ROre favorable circumstances, aud HOP
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-01-27

As a cure for gapes in chickens,
correspondent of the London Agricultlt.
raj Gazette, as an experiment, tried sui
phur and salt, namely, two parts of
sulphur and one part of salt, mixed
with water to the consistency of thick
cream Git is better to use the finger in
mixing as sulphur will not readily mix
with water,) He then applied it with
a feather from a fowls wing, dipping
it into the mixture and putting it down
the chichen's throat about three inches
worked the feather up and down a few
lines, then applied some more the
same way again. He soon found they
were much better, and repeated the
operation three or four times, leaving
two or three days between each appli
cation. They we're soon all cured and
doing well.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-01-27

Sheep should have airy, well-litered
sheds, with plenty CT sunshine, and pro
tected from snow. One great advan.
tage of keeping sheep is to convert straw
into manure. Hence much litter is
usually strewn in sheep sheds, to the
distress of the sheep, unless they have
hard places to lie upon, because their
feet and legs get so hot. A few plat
forms, ike old doors, which can be
shifted about every few days by turning
over, will be greatly enjoyed and will
promote both health and comfort. -Er-
change.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-01-27

To the Standard.

To the Standard.
A short notice of the last meeting of
the l. and u. S. Club, which met at
the residence Of j. G. NJ. Ross, appear
ed in your issue Of Jan. Goth, but the
many pleasures of the occasion deserve
a more extended description. The
weather was far from favorable The
falling rain at the hour of gathering
prevented the attendance of several,
but the majority of the members, like
the captain Of the "Flying Dutchman,"
determined to Ground the cape" and
in spite of the threatening elements
betook themselves to the appointed
spot, where most cordial and >hospita-
Die welcome awaited them. The early
part Of the evening was devoted to So
cial chat, with which music and hearty
laughter was merrily blended, and item.
pus fugited" as it always does on such
occasions. And now, in doing justice
to the next item of the evening, the
most complimentary pen would fail /;
indeed, words are lacking to describe
the sumptuous and elegantly prepared
repast to which the company was in.
v!ted. Upon entering the diningroom
the eye was greeted by the letters Il
U. S. c." beautifully and artistically
arranged in evergreen, under a sym
metrioal and suggestive horse shoe of
the same workmanship. A lovely flo.
raj arrangement terminating in pin
nacle of exquisite beauty, seemed to
tell in its own magic language of the
cultured haven in which it rested. The
tables were ladened with an abundance
of tempting viauds. Only the fortu
nate partakers of this bountiful feast
can fully understand the unlimited eff
forts made by Mr.. and Mrs. Ross fol
the pleasure and entertainment of the
Club. To say their efforts were dul,
appreciated by every one of the party
present is unnecessary. Indeed, one o
the members, of practical turn o
mind, not satisfied with showing his ap
probation in the ordinary way, fi}let
a basket hung to his arm; and it is be
lieved many others would have beel
equally demonstrative but for the lacl
of the convenience possessed by Mr.
W. Upon return to the parlor, tn
vocal music furnished by Mrs. Vaughn
and Sam Colville, Jr., was enjoyed b
all. With much pleasure we note III
presence of DR.. Stainback and wife
friends OF over a quarter of a century
and enroll their names among those {
the |. and U. S. Club.
Too rapidly did the moments pass,
/ late hour had arrived ere the meetn
came to close. When the goodnight
f were spoken to the host and hostess,
! was with the feeling that this had bee
an evening of rare enjoyment, and tha
e to their kindness and hospitality a
were deeply and gratefully indebted
4 No business worthy of mention WI
e transacted at this meeting. The con
/. mittee on resolutions and bylaws W,
given another month to make a repor
Y These delightful meetings may we
be likened to the bright links of
golden chain--a chain that will bin
friend to friend more closely. As Il
months roll on, none will shine with
J brighter lustre than the one Just addet
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-01-27
Plenty of Whisky in Prospect.

A. NJ. Hughes, Jr., Revenue Col
lector for this district, in company with
Revenue Agents F. w, Wilson and
Col, Larkin, returned to this city yes
terday. They visited the counties of
Warren, White, Putnam and DeKalb.
A number of legal distilleries ar resum,
ing operations and we're found in good
condition, and the production of whisky
promises to be very large for this dis
trict. There will be probably, more
dislllleries in operation and more whisk Y
produced than ever before. The col.
lectlons for this month up to date exceed
by $4,000 the entire collections for
the same month last year.-Amcricm.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-01-27
NASHVILLE MARKET REPORT.

Corrected from the daily 4nerieap ever
THURSDAY evening.
Wheat-lrom wagons, so toll 20.
Corn-from wagons, 10 to 50
Corn Meal 4Sto50
Oals-45 to AN
Rye-from wagons, to 60.
Dried Fruit-Black berries, Z.
Apples, to 6M.
Peaches, halves, 6.
Peaches, quarters, 5.
Feathers-prime, "a to SO.
Beeswax-choice, %.
Rags-wel assorted, ia.
Genseng-dry, 81 90 to 81 25
Hides-green, 7c.
Butter-l0 to IS
Eggs to Is
Tallow-choice T.
Sorghum-25 to "a.
Wool--unwashed, II to 10.
-" tub washed, "a to 80.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-01-27

1t appears to us that Rutherford
county might have live stock associa-
ton. There are several counties in the
State that are not as wealthy as ours,
that afford such organizations. Letour
stock men take this suggestion into
consideration. -uuJreesboro Nous.
We might make the same suggestion
to the farmers and stock men of War
rem county. We would be glad to see
our people take a little more interest in
the stock business. There is no good
reason why Warren should not grow as
good beef cattle, hogs and mules as any
other county in the State. Read the
following from the Shelbyville Com
mrciul and let us resolve to improve
our stock:
1T. NJ. and J. G. Tmpley sold the
following cattle in Nashville and real
lied the following prices:
MARY of the Glenn"-a 2 year ole
weighed $50 pounds, at 8 cents pei
pound. Premium on same $40
Bedford Beauty" No 1,-weigh
1855 pounds, and brought u cent?
gross. Premium Sl5.
Bedford Beauty" No. 2-weigh
1,7S5 pounds, and Brought &c gross
Premium So"
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-01-27

A darkey who had been owing a
mercantile firm for long time stepped
into the store and said BOSS, l
hears you is gwine to give folks what
owes you a 'lowance." Eyes, yes ;
how much do you want to pay ~
Don't want ter pay muffin, boss
come ter get the 'lowance-my wife
wants 4 shawl.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-01-27

With impure blood any disease may
become fatal. Look at the victim of
impure blood, no matter how caused,
whether by neglect of HYGIENE princi-
pals, by intemperance, by debauchery,
or by errors of diet, and consequent
diseases of the viscera! What sallow
skins, what disgusting pimples, how
leaden the hue of his cheeks There
is no destroyer of beauty, as well as of
health, so powerful as dirty blood,
blood loaded with impure particles or
ehete matter. Edward Wilders Sar-
saparilla and Potash cures all these
like magic. A few dosesof it begins
the Alternative functions on the skin,
and liver, and kidneys, and 10, what q
change! The rete muco8Sum becomes
clear, the scarfskin soft, the pimples
disappear, the leaden hue vanishes,
and beauty comes forth of ugliness
This is the season for using it. Try &
few bottles of Edward Wider's Sar
saparillG and Potash, and thank hin
for the marvellous remedy.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-01-27

1t is an excellent thing to have a
well.kept house and finely appointed
table; but, after all, the best cheer of
every home must come from the heart
and manner Of the home mother. If
that be cold and this ungracious, all
the wealth of India cannot make the
home pleasant and inviting. Intelli-
gence too must lend its charm if we
would have home an Eden. The severe
style of house-order neatness seldom
leaves much margin for intellectual cul-
ture; simpler style of living and house
furnishing would set many bonded
slave at liberty, and add vastly to the
comforts of all the household. There
are cabinhomes that have been and are
remembered with pleasure because of
the beautiful loving presence there and
stately homes without it are but dull
and cherries habitations.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-01-27

Henry Watterson, of the Courier
journal, was elected annual orator to
address the two literary societies of
Vanderbilt next May, He was elect
cd over John F House, of Tennessee,
and Henry G. Muldrow, and John W.
Daniel, of Virginia. Nashville World,
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-01-27

w. T. Blackwell e. Co., of Durham,
N. c., the largest tobacco manufacture
ers in the South, have sold out to NJ.
E. Mcdowell & Co., of Philadelphia,
aud J. =. Carr, of North Carolina.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-01-27

It will be remembered that Guiteau
cursed the jury that convicted him,
and prophesied for them all manner of
evil things. The fact that two of the
jury have since died and a third one
has lost all his property and is now a
hotel porter, is creating some sensation
10 Washington.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-01-27

In the trial of application for bail
for ex.tressurer Polk the other day
Judge Quarles fixed the bond at $780,
600, and Napoleon Hill and j. ].
Busby of Memphis were reported as
signifying their willingness to become
Col. Folks bondsmen. 100000
seems to us rather light bond for q
detalcation of 100000.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-01-27

A terrific explosion occurred at the
Giant Powder Works, near San.Fran-
cisco, last Sunday evening, killing one
white man and thirty,odd Cinnamon.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-01-27
Corrected weekly by Mead & Ritchey.
MGMINNVILLE PRODUCE MARKET.

OFFICE SOUTHERN STANDARD,
McMinnville, Jan. 81, 1883.
WHEAT-75@SOc ID bu.
CoRN-35 to BIZ
FLoUR-new, $2,75@s3 p 100 Tbs.
MEAL u bu. 40 to 90
OATs-R blu. 25@30c.
CmCKENs-IIens sc II ID
BUTTER-R Ii. 100 10
EGGs-R doz 14to15c.
GINsENG-P ID. $1.00
BEEswAX--P h. 22c.
FEATHERs-R ID. 40to45
TALLow-R ID. sc.
Green hides 5@6c. Grubby 4 off
LARD-B ID. 1215c.
BACON
Shoulders
Hams
Sides
Hog round
Wool, unwashed, 17C91Sc
tub washed, 25c
Turkeys, &c per pound
Stock peas, so to so
DRIED APPLEs-P 10. A to 40.
Peaches-SH to 81
Blacberries 90.
Homestead Fertilizer, $3.50 p 100.
Irish pOtutoes-35 cts. p bu.
Green Apples 40 to 80 cts per bushel.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-01-27
ATLANTA, GA, Aug. 25, 1877.

cCuu 1IVuu, IottI, OOfo NtPptoc, etC.
ATLANTA, GA, Aug. 90, 1877.
After an experience of twenty-five years
selling this ointment, and during that time
having closely watched its effects, and hay-
ing the testimony of my friends and neigh
bOrs to confirm my confidence in its merits,
| became fully satisfied of its value, and
have bought the exclusive right to make and
sell il, and offer it to you as the best remedy
in the world, especially for all forms of
Piles.
Read the Testimonials.
This is to certify that have tried Pryor's
Pile Ointment in a case of Piles, and state
that it gave more relief>than anything / ever
tried. | further state that as remedy for
burns il is unparalleled also used it for
a case OF letter in my feet of twenty years
standing, and say that it is the first thing
that have ever tried that gave me more
than mumentary relief. Iconsider now that
! am entirely relieved from that distressing
disease.
JOHN D. NEWSOM.
Troup County, Ga.
Having been afflicted for ten years, at in
tervals, with that distressing malady, the
piles, and after many Intellectual trials OF the
remedies in use, | commenced a short time
ago to use your Pile Ointment. / experien-
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so rapidly acquired by your Ointment in
this vicinity, have no hesitation in express
sing the opinion that it is the most efficient
remedy for piles ever invented
o. A. BULL, LAGRANGE, Ga,
This is to certify that used Pryor's ONT
ment in a case of severe burn, and that in a
very few days it was entirely relieved of all
inflammation, and healed rapidly. After the
first application of the Ointment, the pa,
tient suffered no pain whatever.
j. r. MORGAN,
LaGrange, Ga.
BY the advice of Mr. Wynn, l used your
Pile Ointment on servant girl who had
been suffering for eight years with a most
aggravated case of Piles. She improved
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CuSseta, Ala.
| This Is to certify that have used Pryor's
| Pile Oitment, and say that it is, in my opn-
/ ion, the hest remedy for piles ever present.
ed to the public | say this from positive
! application of the remedy on my own per-
son. TIIOS b. MORGAN.
Troup County, Ga
For sale by all deale,s in medicines.
Price FIFTY CENTS PER BOX. Sent by
mail on receipt of price.
j. BRADFIELD, Sole PrOp'r,
Atlanta, Ga.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-01-27

Don't devote too much time to novel
reading.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-01-27
SS3. 1888,
T H E B A N N E R,
NASHVILLE, TENN.

The Kramer Newspaper OF the State.
IT GIVES
The News, the latest and best.
The Markets, full and accurate.
The doings of the world every day.
The humors, gossip and poetry.
IT is THE FRIEND
OF virtue, truth honesty.
OF morality, industry and chastity.
OF justice, good faith and sobriety.
OF progress, enterprise and labor.
IT OPPOSES
Rings, monopolies, extravaganza IN
public administration, oppressive taxa
ton, and all the corruptions that de-
stroy confidence and undermine public
liberty,
IT is WORTH
Ten times its cost, and violates one
principle, that the cheapest is not the
best, because it is both the
CHEAPEST AND BEST.
Send for sample copies. The Daily
SIS per annum. Weekly, per an.
mum, 81 /; half year, 65 cents; three
months, 80 cents. Address,
THE BANNER,
Nashville. Tenn
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-01-27

The inexperienced Traveller need not go
amiss; few changes are necessary, and such
as are unavoidable are made in Union De.
pots.