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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-06-02
Cooperative Stock Raising.

A vast number of farmers are unable
to raise money to invest IN stock that
wish, and their intelligence and sagacity
tell them that they ought to have.
Quite as large number are not able
to utilize the services of a costly sire
because their focks or herds are not
sufficiently large. But these are not
good reasons to still continue to breed
mean little scrub horses or cattle, or
indeed any other farm stock, because
other methods are within their reach.
Horses of superior size and merit stand
it is true, in many counties of the state
and their services may be had for COM
parative trihe, and, indeed, ought to be
had by every farmer having a mare to
breed. But this is not the case with
other stock, such as cattle and sheep,
or even hogs, though it might and
could be. BY clubbing together, how
ever, those who cannot individually
afford, or whose requirements are not
sufficiently numerous to justify the ex-
penditure called for in the purchase of
6rst-class animal, can secure all they
need, not for themselves only, but as
for all their surrounding neighbors.
1t only needs that few shall get to.
gether, determine what theyswant, and
make the necessary advance of money,
and then make the purchase. By thus
clubbing together, the farmers of every
township in the State could secure
sires that would improve their stock
vastly in the course of a few years,
giving them better horses, finer cattle,
more and better wool and mutton and
heavier hogs. This is the season in
which to make the necessary arrange.
ments, and they ought to be undertaken
at once.-Chicago Tribune.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-06-02
Nothing to Do.

A man who has nothing to do is a
pitiable object. He is simply kept
man. He is living on charity. Some
amiable snoozer, now dead, has left
him the money he now lives on, and all
he has to do is to draw the money and
eat, drink and sleep.
No eyes can brighten with happiness
when he comes home, because he only
comes home when the other places are
closed. He cannot come home tired,
and be petted and rested by willing
hands, because it would be mockery to
pet a tired man who had got tired do
ing nothing.
Such man simply exists and is no
good on earth. II he would wheel a
barrow and earn dollar, and get tired
and buy a beefsteak with the dollar,
and eat it while the appetite was on
that he got wheeling the barrow, he
would know more enjoyment than be
had ever known before. That man
with nothing to do on earth no doubt
thinks, as he lays around and smells
IRONY, that he is enjoying life, but he
knows no more about enjoyment than
a tom-cat that sleeps all day and goe;
out nights to play short-stop to lot o.
boo6acks and beer bottles. Such 8
man is a cipher, and does not know
enough to go in when it rains. Iftherc
were less incomes left to lazy young
fellows, and more sets of carpenter
tools, there would be more real enjoy
ment.-Rurlington Hawkeye.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-06-02
Manuring Corn in the Hill.

1t is an erroneous idea which many
farmers have that manure applied in
the hill, or directly beneath where
plant IS to grow, does more good than
the same fertilizer spread broadcast and
well Incorporated through the surface
soil. There may be a few crops, such
as melons, cucumbers, etc., which are
more benefited by hill manuring than
by spreading the manure evenly over
the surface of the ground, but with the
majority of farm crops it is safe to say
that manure, especially if somewhat
coarse, should always be incorporated
through the soil. Growing crops are
supplied with enough rootlets to find
the fertility if it exists in the soil, and
is in condition to he assimlated by the
plant, and it is wholly unnecessary, as
well as unwise, to have the manure
placed beneath the plant.
Hill manuring requires more labor
than broadcast manuring, besides Civ
ing generally poorer results. Many
farmers have learned the folly of ma.
nuring in the hill by costly experiences.
1t does not require any argument to
convince one of the injurious effects of
manuring tender crops in the hill, or
furrow in dry seasons. 1t is true that
there are instances where manuring in
the hill, or furrow, has seemed to give
better returns than could have been
obtained with the same fertilizer ap.
piled broadcast; but it is only surmised
that such was the case, and careful ex-
periments will, l am convinced, prove
the falsity of the impression. With
ordinary farm or garden crops, all that
is needed in supplying fertility, is to
spread the fertilizer evenIy-the more
evenly the better-over the surface OF
the ground, and by the subsequent
working of the soil it come in contact
with the plant roots, and is thus utili.
zed. Cor. Country Gentleman.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-06-02
How to Make Buckwheat Cakes.

The season has arrived when buck
wheat cakes add so much to the break
fast table. But there are several de-
grees of difference in the qualities of
them. The good are very good indeed,
while the bad are the most insuferable
nuisances. In the first place, it is all
important to have good, pure, clean
buckwheat -four. From some cause
this -four is dear, milking it a tempta-
ton with bad men to adnlterate it with
corn meal, or wheat and rye shorts.
Very little, if any, pure buckwheat
-four can be had, unless the farmer
raises his own buckwheat and carefully
thrashes and has it Toured at an hon
est mill. When you have good -four
the next thing is to have skillful
hand to prepare the cakes.
Never use any baking powders, soda,
or any other preparation containing al.
kali, except it be not exceeding half a
teaspoonful of pure bi-carbonate of
soda to sweeten the batter just before
beginning to bake. Take a quart of
water, lukewarm, for a family of six.
heaping teaspoonful of yeast and i've
teacups of buckwheat -four. Beat
thoroughly until you have smooth
batter. Salt to taste. This is made
up over night and set where it will
keep warm. In the morning thin the
batter to proper consistency and bake
rapidly, not to scorch. 1t is a good
practice to save some of this batter each
time and use it for several bakings in.
stead Of adding new yeast. After three
or four days renew the batter with new
yeast.
Cakes prepared in this way are deli.
ciOus and easily digested, and add much
to the pleasure of the meal, especially
if it is covered with little honey Oh
maple molasses. But poor, solid, gritty
insipid cakes are not 6t to feed to pigs
and they ought to be thrown in some
afe place where no domestic ANNA
can get at them. There are greater
degrees of merit in buckwheat cake
than any other article Of diet which
comes to the table. Strive to have tn,
imperial article.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-06-02
COURTS.

NHANCERY-Sits LIST Monday in May and
v November; John W. Burton, Judge; j.
C. Biles, Clerk.
NIRCUIT-Sits Tuesday after 4th Monday
" in January, May, and September; ). j.
Williams, Judge; A. j. Curl, Clerk.
NOUNTY-Sits by quorum LIST Monday in
v every month; full court every quarter;
j. L. Miller, Esq, Chairman; A. IL.
Gross, Clerk.
OTHER COUNTY OFFICIALS-H. P.
" Maxwell Sheriff; JnO. H. Jaco, Register
II. A. Cunningham, Trustee and Tax Collec-
tor; Geo. T. Purvis, Ranger; r. NJ. Argo,
Jailer; Sam O'Neal, County superintendent
of Public Instruction
MUNICIPAL OFFlCERS-MayOr, j. F..
IM Morlord; Aldermen, II II. Faulkner
d. f. Wallace, NJ. H. Harwell G. W. Hood.
enpyl, J. l. Ramsey, Ed, Seals
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-06-02
Mails.

Tullahoma to McMinnville-Arr 2:50 p
M: leaves sos a. M, daily except Sundays.
McMinnville to Sparta-Arrives 500 an;
leaves 800 pm; daily except Sundays.
Beersheba Springs-Arriyes 500 pm;
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; leaves
600 a. m, same days.
smithville (route No. 19299)- arrives 1900
M. Tuesdays, THURSDAYS and Saturdays;
leaves 100 p m, same days.
Smithville (route No. l929S)-arrives 800
p. M, Mondays and Fridays; leaves 500 a.
m, same days.
Woodbury-Arrives 12 M, Wednesdays
and Fridays leaves 10Op.m., same days.
Horse Shoe Falls-Arrives 1900 M, Mon
days and Thursdays; leaves 200 pm. same
DAYS.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-06-02
General 1ireFfnrp.
CHURCHES.

Southern Methodist-Rev II. B. Reams.
pastor; services every second and 4th Sun
days at II m, and at night every Sunday.
Prayer.meeting Wednesday night.
Christan-Services every Sunday. Prayer
meeting Wednesday night.
Methodist-Rev. A. f. Barnes, pastor;
services first and third Sundays; prayer
meeting every Friday night.
Presbyterian-Rev. --- pastor;
services prayer.
meeting every Wednesday night.
Cumberland Presbyterian-Rev. G. I:
Stainback pastor; services every Sunday and
at night; prayermeeting Wednesday night
Episcopal---Rev Dr. II. R. Howard, Rec
tor: services second and fourth Thursday
nights in each month, ATM E. Church, South.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-06-02

Dyspepsia and all its train of horror
vanish away daily by the cures effect
ed by Edward Wilder's Stomach Bit
tiers. They cleanse the liver, give Wig
Or to digestion, and impart tone to the
stomach. So perfect is the amalgama-
ton of the various drugs and medica.
ments contained in these Bitters, with
out depriving them of their separate
value, that they perform their BENEFICIAL
effect on all the digestive organs at the
same time. The arrangements of the
stomach and liver are the cause of all
nervous and brain disorders. Paralysis,
apoplexy, epilepsy, cholera, arose from
neglected gastric affections in the first
place, and are always relieved and Of
ten cured by attention to the digestive
organs. These invaluable Bitters are
the most potent medicines in the world
for this purpose. and never fail in their
effect. Appetite is restored and health
guaranteed.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-06-02

A correspondent of the Farmers
Review practised during several winters
the plan of keeping apples in dry sand.
poured into the filled barrels after
storing in the cellar, and finds it
decided improvement" on any other
ever tried, the fruit remaining till late
spring as crisp and apparently as
fresh as when first gathered. He does
likewise with potatoes, aud uses the
some sahd year otter year. POD 4
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-06-02
JeifersOn'S Last Letter.

Hon. George Hawkins Williams, the
distinguished president Of the Mary
land Senate, opened an old family
Bible last night for the first time in
many years and found therein the fol.
lowing letter from Thomas Jefferson
which was the last he ever wrote.
1t was addressed to Mr.. R. G. Weight
man, the Mayor of Washington, in
reply to an invitation to attend the
celebration of the jubilee of American
independence in that city:
MONTICELLO, June "a 1926.
Respected Sir:
The kind invitation l received from
you on the part of the citizens of
Washington to be present with them
at theil celebration OF the fiftieth an
niversary of American independence,
as one of the surviving signers Of an
instrument pregnant with our own and
the fate of the world, is most Aattering
to myself, and heightened by the honor
able accompaniment proposed for the
comfort of such journey, 1t adds
sensibly to the suffering of sickness to
be deprived by it of personal partici-
patton in the rejoicing of that day, but
acquiesence is duty under circum-
stances not placed among those we are
permitted to control. Ishould, indeed,
with peculiar delight, have met and
exchanged these congratulations per-
sonally with the small band, the rem
nant of that host of worthless who joined
with us, on that day, in the bold and
doubtful election we were to make for
our country, between submission and
the sword; and to have enjoyed with
them the consolatory fact that our fell
low citizens, after half century of
experience and prosperity, continue to
approve the choice we made. May it
be to the world, what believe it will
be Ito some parts sooner, to others
later, but finally to all, the signal of
arousing men to burst the chain under
which monkish ignorance and super
stition had persuaded them to bind
themselves, and to assume the blessing
and security of self government. The
general spread Of the lights Of science
has already laid open to every view
the palpable truth that the mass of
mankind has not been born with sad
dies on their backs, nor a favored few
booted and spurred, ready to ride them
legitimately, by the grace of God.
These are grounds of hope for others
for ourselves let the annual return Of
this day forever refresh our recollection
of their rights and an undiminished
devotion to them.
| will ask permission here to express
the pleasure with which l should have
met my ancient neighbors in the city
of Washington and its vicinities, with
whom | passed so many years of pleas
ing social intercourse-an intercourse
which. so much relieved the anxietiei
of the public cares, and left impression
so deeply engraved on my affections
as never to be forgotten. With my
regret that i'll health forbids me thu
qualification of an acceptance, be please
to receive for yourself and those TO
whom you write the assurance of my
highest respect and friendly attach
ment.
. |
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-06-02
Notice TO Mothers

DR.. DUNCAN'S BLACKBERRY
ELIXIR is sure remedy for teething
children and all bowel affections, such
as Diarrhea, Summer Complaint,
Bloody Flux and Gripping Pains in the
Stomach and Bowels, in both young
and old. 1t is an Elixir made from
the berry and root of the plant, and
therefore contains all the medicinal
virtues of the plant of which everyone
is acquainted. Sold by all druggists.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-06-02
The Wool Market.
tn: JEFFERSON.

The delivery of wool this week has
been large and the market brisk com.
handing good prices. The best
quality has brought as high as % cents
per pound. The buyers have been
making war on one another and conse-
quently went to the topmost notch in
prices. It is well to have competition
especially is it good for the farmers,
for they then get the full worth of their
products instead of leaving big mar.
gin for the traders.
About twenty-five thousand pound;
have already been bought in this mar.
ket which is estimated to be two.thirds
of the counties supply. From twenty
to twenty-eight cents was paid, accord
ing to quality, the average being twenty
four cents which makes the nice little
sum of $50, 300 Tennessean.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-06-02

A country merchant visited the city
a few days ago, and purchased from a
dollar store a table caster, which he
took home with him, and after putting
tag on it marked $14, made present
of it to a Methodist preacher, whose
church his family attended. The rev.
erend gentleman took the package
home, opened it aud examined the con-
tents. The next day he took the cas-
ter with the tag attached) back to the
grocerman, and said to him: 81 am
too poor in this worlds goods to afford
to display so valuable caster on my
table, and if you have no objection, l
should like to return it and take $14
worth Of groceries in its stead" The
merchant could do nothing but &C.
quiesce, but fancy his feelings. Cincin.
natl Gazette.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-06-02
Spring Lambs.

During the past week about six
thousand lambs have been shipped
from.this place to northern markets.
Pierce q Buford shipped from this
place $3.50; Holder & Brown 1,4O0
making total of $3.50, for which was
paid an average of 81 per head, making
$4,000. This is quite a nice sum for
Spring lambs.-TennesseaD.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-06-02

Lol the poor Indian has his type IN
the many Pile Ontments and salves,
which have from time to time been
forced upon the market, and forced
back out of the market, and out Of
memory by Tablers Buckeye Pile Olnt-
ment, the never-failing and only SURE
remedy for Piles. Price 80 cts. a bot.
tie. Whites Cream White Vermifugc
is the best worm killer.
For sale by j. B. Ritchey.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-06-02
Some of the Fine Arts of Society

Daisy Eyebright in Country Gentleman.
SPEAKING WELL OF OTHERS.
If the fine art of speaking well of
others were taught in every household,
it would become almost a paradiscal
land. But, alas the opposite accom-
plishment prevails. How many heart
burnings, quarrels and arrangements
have arisen from this disposition of
speaking evil of each otherl Each of
us has his faults. "There is none that
doeth good no, not one," and in the
actions of the best of persons there will
be occasional errors which others will
perceive and, if they are evil minded,
will publish and before they have
passed through half dozen mouths,
they are so changed that they are hard
ly recognizable.
The art of speaking well of others
can be easily acquired, and it is a good
rule to make in a household, that the
one who criticises Others unkindly in
the family circle or among friends,
shall pay small fine to be used for
some good object. The common and
unchristian practice of talking about
our neighborS' and relatives faults is
really taught in the household by pa,
rents and friends, and the children
catch the habit only too quickly.
THE ART OF soCIABILITY.
Learn to be sociable wherever you
go, and to speak your lightest words in
tones that are sweet, and with a spirit
that is genial. Think how much pleas
ure you can give to Others by kindly
word, or a cheerful conversation, and
reflect how much sunshine such socia-
bility throws back into your own soul.
Who does not feel more cheerful and
contented for receiving a polite bow,
and pleasant good morning, with a
hearty shake of the hand? Who does
not make himself happier by these
slight expressions of good willH 81.
lence, or stiff, unbending reserve, is sci.
fish and churlish. The generous and
polite man has pleasant recognition
and cheerful word for every one be
meets, and he scatters sunbeams on his
way through life, lights the path OF
others with smiles, and makes the world
bright to those who are apt to find il
cold and forlorn; while what he gives
is but a 1.-THE of what he receives, a,
his own heareis kept fresh and warn
by the cheerfulness he expends upor
others. Life would not be half al
cherries and lonely if sociability were
cultivated as a fine art.
THE ART OF LIVING PEACEABLY.
The art of living in peace in the fam
lily is greatly promoted by the constan
exchanges of the little cOurtesies o
life, which are never unacceptable anC
never unimportant. Shall husband
and and wives be less mindful Of in
juring the feelings of each other thai
those of strangers? Should there b
less effort to maintain suavity of man
ner, gentleness Of department, an,
courtesy of expression in the famil,
circle than is extended to visitorsY
Iii the neglect of these little cour
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-06-02

Coussen's Honey of Tar cures coughs
colds and all diseases of the throat and
lungs. One trial of it will disarm pref.
udice, and convince the sufferer that It
is all that it claims to be, viz: A safe
and pleasant antidote for diseases Of
the throat and lungs, and never failing
remedy for coughs and colds. Price
80 cents. For sale by j. B. Ritchey.
Whites Cream White Vermifuge is
the best worm killer. iy20 Sna
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-06-02

If you have a cough or cold, or dis.
ease of the throat and lungs, use Cous-
sens Honey of Tar, the best and purest
compound ever offered to the public.
There are few worthless limitations of
this valuable remedy, but it has no ri.
val as ready relief for diseases of the
throat and lungs, bad colds and severe
coughs of long standing. Use Cous-
sens Honey of Tar and get rid Of your
cough or hoarseness and difficulty Of
breathing. Price so cents. For sale by
j. B. Ritchey.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-06-02
SPECIAL FEATURES.

Bilious fever, Remittent and Inter
mittent fever, malarial fever, Jaundice
and~many more of the most deadly dis
eases of America have their starting
point in torpid inactive liver. Any
or all Of these diseases may be avoided
by the timely use of Portaline, the best
and most perfect Vegetable Liver med.
icine in the world. Price 80 cents.
For sale by ]. B. Ritchey.
Whites Cream White Vermifuge IL
the best wormkiller.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-06-02
$500 Per AnnVm, in Advance

"Ten acres properly cultivated are
worth fifty half DONE was wisely said
by the retiring President of the New
York State Agricultural Society at the
last annual meeting.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-06-02

One of the best farmers in Maine is
Miss Sarah L, Martin, of South Au-
burn. This lady carries on a farm sue
cessfully, and pays much attention to
the raising of fine stock.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-06-02

The man who is trying praise vegs.
tables in his lot believes if his neghbors
will take care Of their chickens the
garden will take care of itself. New
York Commercial Advertiser.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-06-02

A Fashionable Austin lady, immedi.
ately after the death of her husband,
married his brother. A visitor at the
house, noticing the picture Of her late
husband, asked who it wss. "It is
isl she replied, hesitatingly, ''my de-
ceased brother-in-law.' "Mine, to-" la.
conically remarked the new husband.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-06-02
children Cry.

Children Cry.
For Duncan's Worm Syrup. It il
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, 1883-06-02

The new French rifle will carry over
two miles, and the bullet will travel
nearly as fast as a scandal.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-06-02

Delaware has increased her Govern.
or's salary to $500. At this rate per
square mile, the Governor of Texas
would have $500, 900.