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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-10-18
Ladies' Medical Adviser.

A Complete Medical Work for Wo-
men, handsomely bound in cloth. and
illustrated. Tells how to prevent and
cure all diseases of the sex by a treat
ment at home. Worth its weight in
gold to every lady suffering from any
of these diseases. Over 10000 sold
already. Postpaid only 80 cents.
Postal Note or Oct. stamps. Address
NUNDA PUBLISHING Co., Nunda.
N. Y,
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-10-18
The New Postmaster General.

WAsHINToN, Oct. 14.-The Presi.
dent today appointed Frank Hatton
Postmaster General. Mr.. Hatton was
summoned to the White House and
notified of his Appointment by the Pres
ident. Proceeding to the Postoffice
Department, Mr.. Hatton took the
oath of Office, which was administered
by james LawrensOn, venerable em>
ploye who has performed the same of.
fee for % Postmasters General, begin.
ming with Postmaster General G. B.
Wycklife, of Kentucky, in 1S41.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-10-18
Senator Swafford Mortally Wounded
Special from Sparta.

This friday morning at 1880
o'clock, in personal difficulty between
T. j. R. Swaford and Monroe Hudson,
Swafford was shot twice by Hudson,
one shot penetrated the bladder, and
the other both lungs. STAFFORD is not
expected to live As hours. DR.. Briggs,
of Nashville, has been telegraphed for.
The difficulty originated about some
business matter. Swafford fred the
first shot without taking effect, after
which Hudson fired the two shots with
the above result. Hudson thought to
be juStifable.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-10-18
Best 100 Ears of Corn.

In order to give the small farmers
a chance to compete with the large
ones, the STANDARD will pay ten dol
lars for the best 100 ears of corn and
five dollars for the second best 100
ears of corn, grown this year. Com.
petition open to this and all other
counties in the State. The corn when
entered for either of the premiums
will become the property of the
STANDARD and will most likely be
distributed among its patrons in small
quantities for seed, the object being to
encourage and promote the growth of
the best varieties of this valuable Sc
real. Further details will be given in
future.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-10-18
The Housewives FavOrite.

We will send free for one entire
year, to every lady who sends us al
once the names of ten married ladies
at the same address, and II two-ct,
stamps for postage, our handsome. en-
PERTAINING and instructive Journal de
voted to Fashions, Fancy Work, Dec.
Grating, Cooking, and Household mat
tiers. Regular price s1.00. Send to-
day, and secure the next number. Ad.
dress, DOMESTIC JOURNAL,
Nunda, n. Y,
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-10-18
One Bottle Instead of Dozen.

"And it took only one bottle to do
it," said gentleman, speaking of
Parker's Hair Balsam. l had run of
fever, and when got well of that my
hair began to fall out so fast as to
alarm me. really didn't know what
to do, until one day friend said; Try
Parker's Hair Balsam.' That was
some months ago. What surprised
me was the fact that one bottle was
enough. I expected to use up a
Dozen" Clean, highly perfumed, not
oily, not a dye. Restores original
color.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-10-18
Uncle Isaac Bell, Colored,

Died on Tuesday morning, Oct. 18th,
of paralysis, and was buried in the new
cemetery Wednesday morning at 10
o'clock. Uncle Ike was about 81 years
of age, and was well known in this
community as an honest, upright and
faithful old man, Few men, white or
colored, had or deserved better
reputation for honesty than Uncle Ike.
Others might do we'll by initiating his
example.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-10-18

A country correspondent of the Can.
non Courier, in describing "protract>
ed meeting and revival" in his neigh.
bOrhood, says: "There is not a
chicken nor sinner left on the creek"
These religious cyclones frequently
make clean sweep of each. The
chickens will be plenty again in the
spring, how will it be as to sinners
We fear it will be necessary to sing
over them the famous hymn, "Oh, re-
vive us again" Emotional and spas.
modic religion doesn't have many stay
ing qualities, Sunday Journal.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-10-18
Corn Premiums.

The Spirit of the Farm is offering
$3.50 cash in premiums for the best 100
ears of corn. We would be very glad
if some farmer or farmers of Warren
adjoining counties would compete and
win the prize. These mountain coun,
ties have some very fine corn, and
would be as likely to win as not. The
corn must be sent to Nashville by the
18th of November to be in time.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-10-18
Public Speaking.

Capt. Jno. G. New and H. L. S.
Maxwell, candidates for State Senator
for this district, will speak at Dibrell,
Warren county, Friday, Oct. 18th,
McMinnville, Saturday, Oct. 18th,
at Viola, Friday Oct. Oath, and IT.
wing College, Saturday, Oct. 10Th.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-10-18


presented us with a curiosity in the
way of gourd. 1t is five feet in
length, and very nearly the same size.
1t is certainly the longest gourd we
ever saw.
--Coussens q Tabler's medicines
which have become very popular in
this country, are kept for wholesale and
retail by j. B. Ritchey. Merchants
and druggists can buy their goods of
Ritchey at the same price charged for
them at Nashville and save freight.
Miss Mamie Britain left this
Saturday morning for Lytle's Creek,
Rutherford, county, to take charge of
a music class. Miss Mamie is an ac>
complished music teacher, and we can
safely say, that the good people Of that
community could not have selected a
more efficient young lady to teach
them music.
Capt. j. A. Turley, Railroad
Commissioner from East Tennessee,
delivered an address to the citizens of
Warren last Wednesday on the SUBJ
ject of a Railroad Commission. Capt.
Turley is an intelligent farmer and
well posted. His address is spoken of
very highly, We intended to hear
him, but at the time Of speaking was
busily engaged.
The Keller Force Feed Drill, with
or without the fertilizer attachment,
the best in use, on exhibition at Mead
IL Ritchey's. Don't fail to see it be-
fore purchasing.
There is an article in this weeks
paper headed "Short Talks With the
Boys" which we commend to the
thoughtful consideration of every boy
(some of them old enough to be men)
who attended the magic lantern show
at the courthouse on Thursday night.
The good people of McMinnville are SC
accustomed to perfect order and re-
spectful attention at all public gather
ing that such unbecoming conduct as
was INDUCED in on Thursday night is
very shocking to them. Had the noise
and disturbances been confined to the
small boys and urchins who are moi
supposed to know any better, it could
have been overlooked, but when the
police have to be called into requisi>
ton to enforce order upon the part o
young men upon whose shoulders the
responsibilities of manhood are begin
ming to fall, it is time such young mel
were taking heed of whittier they ART
tending. Whether under the mos
brilliant lights, or surrounded by tn,
darkness necessary for successful
magic lantern exhibition, gentleman
young or old, should never forget tn
presence of ladies in a room, and should
always show them due respect and def
ference, no matter what the surround
ings may be.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-10-18

The peanut crop of Virginia in con-
sequence of the prolonged drouth will
hardly be one-half the average. The
tobacco crop will be short about one,
third in that state ; the late corn is al
most entirely ruined, the potato crop
short and inferior. Many of the small
streams have ceased to fow.-T New
Orleans Times>Democrat.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-10-18

There is nothing so essential to
health and happiness as pure rich
blood 1t prevents exhausted vitality,
premature decline, nervous and physi>
cal debility, besides untold other mis-
cries. Parsons Purgative Pills purify
and enrich the blood, and will change
the blood in the entire system in three
months.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-10-18

Messrs. R. F. Looney, W. W. Nc
Dowell and H. NJ. Doak have pur'
chased the entire stock of the Memphis
Avalanche, and Mr.. DOak is now edi.
tor -in-chief Of that journal.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-10-18
Fall Sociables Opened.

There will be Sociable and Mum
Party at the residence of DIR. G. t.
Stainback on next Thursday evening.
Doors open at 7 o'clock. All cordially
invited to attend. Admission 10 cents.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-10-18

There is no pain, no matter how Sc
we're nor what the cause, that cannot
be partly or wholly relieved by John
sons Anodyne Liniment, used inter-
nally and externally, 1t is the most
powerful remedy known to medical
men.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-10-18
TOWN AND COUNTY.

visited MCMlnnVllle lnlS week.
The highest price paid for butter
and eggs at Medearis q Cos.
Work on the buildings for the
barrel factory is pro crossing finely.
-Newcomb pays the highest price
in cash for Eggs.
Mrs. P. H. Marbury is visiting
relatives and friends at Tracy City.
Good Calico at H. L. SANKEY'S at
SC a yard.
j. j. Walker, Claude Hills and
Virgil Hill, of Grundy, were in town
Thursday.
Frank Maddux has good line of
cooking apd heating stoves, for both
wood and coal.
George Beech, after three weeks
visit to Nashville returned home We'd
nesday.
Garry your Eggs to G. S. New
comb, Mountain City Hotel.
Mrs j. S. Burroughs returned
Wednesday from a visit to her parents
in Woodbury..
w. w. Wallace went to Atlanta
last Tuesday to have his eyes treated
by an eminent occulist.
Go and examine Frank Maddux's
stock of cooking and heating stoves.
&C. D. Gracy, of Sparta, stopped
over Wednesday on his way to Nash
vile and Louisville.
Billy H. Lane, Of Shelbyville,
has been mixing among his old friends
here during the last week.
j. S. Burroughs returned Monday
after an extended trip in the interest
of the spoke and handle factory.
= Maj. Barton, John l.. Ramsey.
and Charley Morford attended Circuit
court at Woodbury. this week.
Best all wool Jeans at H. L.
Stanley's for 35c yard, several other
grades at lower prices.
Prof. Paschall and family have ar.
rived at G. F. College and will be con-
nected with that institution in future.
-Medearis q Co. have just received
large assortment Of candies. Call
and see them before buying.
The very best Family Groceries
at H. L. SANKEY'S as cheap as can be
bought anywhere in the city.
j. w. FRANKIE left Tuesday morn.
ing for his home in Atlanta, Ga. Mrs.
F., will remain here for few weeks
longer.
Best Indigo Blue Prints at H. L.
SANKEY'S at SC a yard.
Col. w. j. Gift, of Chattanooga
attended the funeral of his brother-in
law, Capt. Tannatt, at this place Wed
nesday.
The protracted service at the G.
P. Church has been postponed unit
Wednesday night, before the first
Sunday in November next,
Fresh Cheese at Medearis u Co.'S
&C. V, Bronson, accompanied by
his sister, Miss Laura, and Mrs. Frank
Dibrell, of Sparta, were registered a
the Warren House Tuesday.
Elders j. M. D. Gates and Pat
rick Moore, and perhaps other minis
tiers will be here to hold services il
the Baptist church on the fourth Sun
day and Saturday night before.
Fresh Can Tomatoes and Corn a
Medearis 81 Cos.
F. M, Smith, Esq, and two othe
gentlemen caught 80 pounds of mic
fish last week in Collins River. 4
good days work.
Good comfortable dwelling 70
rent. Apply to R. MEAD.
One item of receipts in the quar-
terly report of the State Treasure
dated Oct. 1st, is "Sale of McMinr
vile and Manchester Railroad 1894
80" Cheap railroad.
Go to H. l.. Stanley's store, o.
tho oo,,o,. 81 Tt Mo;n Ct,oot 49,,
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-10-18
For Sale.

A good Wheat Drill with Fertilizer
attachment, cheap. WIN. WHITE.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-10-18

"A fresh lot of Red Top and limo
thy grass seeds for GALE by J. B. Ritchey.
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The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1884-01-15
A General Purchasing Agent.

The Governor, in his message, recon-
mcnds the creation Of the Office Of Pur-
chasing Agent, whose duty it shall DO to
purchase supplies, in the best markets,
for the several benevolent institutions OF
the State, the total amount Of which,
for each biennial period, he estimates at
two hundred thousand dollars. This is
a large sum, and should be expended as
economically as possible for The humane
purposes for which it is appropriated.
If, however, the salaries Of officers and
other expenses that u Purchasing Agent
could not control, are deducted, the dis
hursements that would come under his
jurisdiction, would not much exceed
one hundred thousand for the two
years, We doubt the propriety OF di-
verting this, or any sum appropriated
for the support of our public institu-
tions, from the control Of the officers
and trustees who are responsible for the
comfort of those committed to their
care, and for a judicious expenditure
of the monies appropriated. Some
years ago, on the recommendation of
Governor Stone, we believe, the officers
Of the several institutions were directed
to purchase their necessary supplies, at
wholesale, and in the best markets, and
this has since been the rule, and it has
been strictly observed. Au examination
Of the accounts of the Steward
of the Lunatic Asylum, which
are published in the biennial report of
that institution, will show on what very
favorable terms all supplies for that es.
tablishment are obtained. The Steward
is salaried officer of the Asylum, and
no separately salaried officer could pos
sibly do better. The support fund Of
the Deaf and Dumb and Blind Institu-
tons, is only about ten thousand per
annum for each, including salaries, and
it behooyes the officers to make the an
nual appropriations so as far as possible.
We are unable to see how, under these
circumstances, a sufficient amount could
be saved, by changing the present plan,
to pay the salary of a General Purcha.-
ing Agent, but we can see the possibility
of such an officer purchasing supplies at
times and in such quantities as nigh.
not suit the necessities Of the institu-
tons, All who sell supplies to the in
stitutions know that they viii get their
money when bills are rendered, and no
Purchasing Agent could possibly secure
better rates than under the present sys.
tenn.
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County Convio:s.

EDITORS CLARION: His Ezcel,encv,
our most excellent Governor, has made
some valuable and timely suggestions to
the Legislative upon the convict system
Of oar State, and it is greatly to he de-
sired that the Legislature viii remedy
the evils, and supply Tho defects which
the Governor has pointed out. There
are, however, other objections to the
statute as it now is, than those pointed
out by the Governor in bis very able
and statesmanlike Message.
Sections 1859 and $40 should both
be amended or changed. BY section
$3.50, il prisoner under "a years Of are
is sentenced to pay a fine Of 5000 il
will require him to work lo0 days, il not
able to pay his fine, whereas if he is over
IA years of age, he can pay The $1,000
fine by 20 days work.
In other words, this law Furnishes the
young and indiscreet boy with four
times the severity that it does the old
and hardened sinner.
The remedy which would suggest for
this evil, and unjust law, is that Il should
be provided, that in all sentences where
fines are imposed, that the court should
fix the number Of days which the pris-
oners should labor, to satisfy such fines
and cost of prosecution. That is, tie
judgment should be inc, say of $40 90
and cost, or so many days at hard la5or.
Section $40, provides that "no pris-
oner shall be required to labor more
than twelve hours days that should
be amended by striking out twelve"
and inserting in its stead "teD." Con
tractors always work prisoners the full
time allowed by law, and are more apt
to exceed the limit than otherwise.
Punishment should never be tinged
with cruelty, but the unfortunate Vic
tins Of vice and crime, while they
should be punished with q severity,
commemorate with the good Of society,
should always have thrown around them
the proper safeguards to protect them
against cruelty and inhumanity.
BILLY GGURBEr.
WEST PoIyT, MISS, Jan. y, 1884
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1884-01-15
Postage on Newspapers.

THE WEEKLY CLARION Of next Thurs
day will contain supplement, including
the Governors Message, and Report Of
Commissioner Of Immigration. The post.
age on this weeks edition viii be two cent.
per copy, or two copies may be sent in one
wrapper for three cents. The postage on
WEEELY CLARION, without supplement, is
one ccnt.
The postage on single copy Of DAILY
CLARION Is one cent, or two copies may be
sent in one wrapper for one cent.
The Postmaster cannot forward newspa-
psrs unless postage Is sufficiently paid. Al
the last session Of Legislature, large
number Of newspapers and documents
never reached the persons to whom adj
dressed, because postage was not prepaid.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1884-01-15

The colored people had about as
well" let the white people alone They
make nothing by acting as tools fcr
mean, unprincipled white men, and
their abuse of white people will not ad.
vance their interests or promote their
comfort White people are disposed to
be kind to the colored race, and are
constantly encouraging them in their
efforts to improve the civilization of
their race,
A meeting of dissatisfied negroes was
held at Washington recently, when they
denouncebthe recent campaign in Vir>
ginia as disgrace to civilization, and a
to the State and Nation. The
at Washington in council recog.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1884-01-15
superintendent Penite1tiary.

DAMASCUS, EooTr Co. Jan. 10, 1884
EDITORS CLARION: Grant me space in
your paper to express the interest which
is felt in this portion of.the State by Mr.
K. ID. Chambers friends, concerning
his candidacy for Superintendent Of the
PenitSntiary. Mr. Chandler spent sew
eral years in this section while engaged
in teaching, and made manyfriends Who
wish him success. His fidelity in the
discharge of every duty persuades us
that he viii be faithful to any trust
that the State may condde to him. Mr..
Chandler was one Of our most active
members in the reform 81 rs, is Demo
c'atic from principle, and is qualified
t r the position that he aspires 10, and
we hope that his merit viii be thus rec
ognized. Very Respectable,
]. w. B.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1884-01-15
Speaker carlislefs Committees.

The contest for the Speaker Of the
House Of Representatives was waged by
the press Of the country, and within the
lines Of the Democratic party, stirring
up antagonisms in our party household
which many Democrats did not approve.
After the election Of Speaker, the deli
cate duty Of forming Committees vas
performed by him, and in the main,
good Committees we're appointed Chair
men out of the best Democratic mato-
rial were selected to preside over them,
and it was thought By the party that
the evil results growing out Of family
contest, carried on with some bitterness
would there cease.
But mol Another family contest must
DO carried on, and tho Speaker arrsign
ed for not putting certain gentlemen al
the head Of Committees. That is thc
exclusive prerogatiye Of the Speaker
and if members in the House claim tht
right to appoint themselves to Chair
manships, we modestly suggest that sucl
a claim shows their ambition and unfit
ness for such responsible stations.
a Speaker is not infallible, and il hC
commitsa blunde- in not always putting
the best man as the chairman Of com
mittee, modest, patriotic man will show
his merit by quiescent submission t
the action Of the Speaker, and work il
the harness readily and willingly, anC
won't exhibit himself as a disturber o.
the harmony Of the party, until aftel
the great contest is decided next Noyem
Der. We have rather been forced to be
lieye that there are men in our party
and some OF them in Congress tina
would sacrifice the Democratic party II
the Presidential contest rather thar
fail to snugly ensconce themselves in tn,
Craftsmanship Of q committee in Con
gres.,
Suppose Mr.. Carlisle did make 4 mis-
take in not placing that stauneh Demo
crat aad able man, Mr. Cox, Of New
York, ON Foreign Affairs, will he cmbar
rass US on the eve Of Presidential cleo
ton, by appealing to Democrats in New
York to ayengc the wrong by voting fo
Republicans next fall?
| Mr. Cox will do such thing!
Then, Mr.. Springer, Of Illinois, die
not yet what he wanted. Some of hi
friends think Speaker Carlisle did hin
great injustice, and Of course he mus
be avenged on the Democratic party
The Republicans gloat over, what they
regard as divisions in our party, wher
they have plenty Of quarrcls among
themselves to occupy their time.
The Democratic party should keep al
eye on the malcontents whose patriot
ism is measured by the Offices they get
and reward them according to their JUS
deserts in the future.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1884-01-15
Legislative Proceedings.

We are endcayoring to publish full
and ineligible report of. tho proceed.
ings of the Legislature, emitting all
formal and official vcrbiagc, so that the
public may know the nature of bills in.
troduced and tho disposition made of
them. Some few mistakes in name.
have been made, which have been cor.
rscted for the weekly edition, We will
be thankful to the members IL they will
notify us of any inaccuracies they may
notice from time to time,
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EoUSE-sIXTH DAY.
MoSpAY, January 18th. 1884.

MONDAY, January 14th, 1884.
House met pursuant to adjournment
PRAYER by Mr. Luse, OF Simpson.
Leave of absence was granted Ia
Messys. Johusoa. Lamkin, Powe. Selman
and Clemens. MIR. Hardin, of Leake and
Askew, o. Pamela, vera sworn in as mem.
bers.
The Joiut Committee on Rules reported
and .eommendsl the adoption of Joint
Rules as provided, and previd nC for q
standing committee to Investigate the
officers Of the State Auditor, Treasurer.
Seeretary Of State, Superintendent of Pub,
lie Education. Swamp Lind Commissioner.
State Revenue Agent, and Commissioner
OF immigration, seven on the part of the
Senate AMI fourteen On the part Of the
House; that said committee shat NEE, sud
appertlon the labor Of sach investigation
amongst subcommittee and shall rerort
the result OF such ipvsgligaiioa and ex-
anime actions to the Two Houses. The re-
port was adopted.
4 message was received from the Senate
informing the House OF sundry aess q that
boiy.
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We are requested by Mrs. Mary Morancy
to say that Mrs, NJ, Shelton, will bc q
candidate for State Librarian in her inter.
est. Az no lady is eligible for Office under
our laws, il is necessary TINT some gentle
man shall be elected TO the Office Mr..
Shelton is candidate in her behalf, and
all members Of the Legislature who desire
her TO retain the Office Of Librarian are re-
questcd to vote for him. Ky voting for
hr. Shelton they really vote for Mrs. Mo.
rAnCv
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1884-01-15
Department Reports.

The Biennial Reports Of the Depart.
ments and Benevolent Institutions,
which are being printed for the infor-
nation Of the Legislature, will be ready
very soon--some Of them within the
next few days. The fact that the fiscal
year ends only n week before the Lcgis.
lature begins, makes it impossible to
close up these reports, so as TO have
them printed and placed on tho Nom.
bers' desks on the assembling Of the
Legislature.