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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-05-31
The Nashville Banner.
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The Nashville Banner enters upon the
year 1884 with increased facilities and de-
termination on the part of its management
to make it still more attractive to the gener-
al public. Its corps of editors, reporters
and correspondents is thoroughly organized,
and will be able to furnish all news of i'm.
portance, which, together with liberal use
of the telegraph, places the Banner in the
front rank of enterprising newspapers.
The Banner will continue to fill its col
umns with matter both elevating and instruc'
tive--that will make it welcome visitor to
every house and home. The attention given
to the markets and to all kinds of mechani-
cal and manufacturing industry, as well as
to agriculture, will commend it to the pat
ronage OF all classes.
Nashville, the capitol of Tennessee, the
educational metropolis of the South, a great
and growing mercantile and manufacturing
centre, has fair and fit representative in
the daily and weekly Banner.
Prices-Cash in advance: Daily, one
year, $3.50; shorter periods in same proper
ton. Weekly, one year, S1.00; six months
65 cents; three months, 80 cents. Address
BANNER PUB. Co,
Nashville, Tenn.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-05-31

alterable and fixed determination to
use all honorable means to suppress
the evils of intemperance, and which
we believe can only be done by prohi'
bition. Firmly convinced, as we are,
of this great evil, we believe that in
stead of legislative enactments making
the traffic lawful by license, it is better
to appeal directly to the good sense
and sober judgement Of the people to
prohibit the making, importation, or
selling of intoxicating liquors as a
beverage. And we hereby solemly
declare that the people themselves
have right to determine for them>
selves what their preference is on this
as on all other subjects of legislation,
and we further resolve that anything
else than this is not in accordance with
the doctrines ola peoples government !;
therefore,
Resolved, that the purpose of this
convention is not to further, in any
special manner, a discussion of evils
growing out of Intoxicating liquors /;
they, if not admitted by all men, are
certainly known to all men.
Resolved, that the object of this
convention is to put on foot remedial
movement for the State of Tennessee,
and it is the sense of this convention
that nothing short Of absolute prohibi>
tion--the prohibition to include the
making and importation as well as the
selling is remedy-and therefore the
making, importation and selling for
use as beverage should be prohibit
ed. But we recognize the fact that SO
radical change in the law, and SC
sensibly affecting the habits of the peo
pie, ought not to be made except by
the. people themselves, and that by an
election in which every man in the
State should be allowed to cast his vote
Therefore we are in favor of a con
stitutional amendment-to be submit.
ted to the people under the constitu
tion--and that the Legislature to b.
elected this year should be asked t
pass, and have submitted to vote o
the people, this question. to wit: A
constitutional amendment embodyins
the principle of prohibition. 1t is thu
sense of this convention that this ques
ton should be submitted to the people
freed from all other issues, and that j
is not for the best interests of the caus,
that it should, in any sense, be made (
party question, or that the friends o
prohibition should antagonize politica
parties by running prohibition ticket
but it is their right, and consisten
with the good of the State and the bes
interests of the people to have candi
dates for the Legislature, of all parties
asked respectfully to define their posi-
ton on the question of submitting con
stitutional amendment on this subiec
to vote of the people, the people
g decide it at the ballot>box and at
g special election.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-05-31
FARMERS STATE CONVENTION.
Reduced Rates of Fare on Railroad
to Nashville and Return.

The Second Annual Convention of
the State Farmers Association will
convene at the Capitol in Nashville, on
Wednesday, June 4th, 1884.
The Louisville Il Nashville, and the
Nashville, Chattanooga & st. Louis
railroads will sell excursion tickets
from all stations on their lines within
the State to persons attending the con-
vention at four cents per mile for the
round trip to Nashville and return,
good for going June Sd and 4th, and
for returning until the 9TH, inclusive.
AS questions of very great impor-
lance to all farmers, and to the general
agricultural interest of the State, will
be presented for the consideration and
action of the convention, it is earnestly
hoped that large delegation will be
present from every county. All far
mers of the State who may be present
will be regarded as members Of the
convention, and entitled to its privil-
eyes as such.
Farmers of other States are also in
vited to attend and take part in the
discussions. All ladies are respectfully
invited.
Newspapers friendly to the interest
of farmers are requested to publish
this notice, and accept the thanks of
the Association for this and past favors.
Farmers, remember that organiza-
ton on your part, and proper attention
to the same through attendance upon
its meetings and otherwise, mean tran
sition from the blight of ignorance and
dependence to intelligence, prosperity
and independence for yourselves and
children. You may or may not heed
these words, but they are true.
Very respectfully,
G. H. SLAUGHTER, V. P,
and Chm'n Elk. Com.
st. Bethlehem, Tenn.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-05-31

Following is a Call to Prayer issued
by the National Christian Temper
ance Union, in view of the pending
Presidential convention and cam
paign:
To ALL CHRISTIAN PEOPLE:
Righteousness eXalteth a nation,
but sin is reproach to any people,"
Our nation is today legal partner
in the business of selling intoxicating
liquors as a drink. This fact defines
the greatest, most immediate, most
vital issue in National politics. Gov
ernments of the people cannot sue
cessfully co-exist side by side with
traffic protected by law whose result
is to render the individual incapable
of self-government. The homes of
America are imperiled by the saloons,
whose patronage is constantly re-
cruited from the fireside and the era
die. We, therefore, mothers and
sisters, wives and daughters, beseech
all who believe in God to join with
us in solemn, earnest and importu-
nate prayer that the hearts of the
people may be so turned unto Him
upon whose shoulders the govern
ment shall be, thatby some party such
principles may be declared, and such
candidates chosen, that Christian
men can conscientiously cast their
ballots for the same, being assured
that they have thus struck blow for
the National prohibition of the traffic
in strong drink"
AS Tuesday, May 9th was selected
as this day of prayer, the WOmen's
Christian Temperance Union of Nc
Minnville met in the Christian
Church here at 10 a. m. Bro. Nc
Connell having been solicited to con-
duct the meeting, he gave us a splen-
did talk, after which Bros. Stainback,
Barnes, Walling and Brown all en-
cOuraged us with few words, and
their eloquent prayers. We met
again in the afternoon, and Bro.
Barnes gave us an excellent talk, also
Bro. Reams. We shall ever feel
grateful to these worthy gentlemen
for their aid and encouragement.
The w. c. T. U. meets on Thurs
days, at p. M, in the Christian
Church. Dear sisters, how many
more of you will come and join with
us in this crusade against intemper-
ance?
Yours for Republic whose rulers
shall be men of God,
Mrs. JANE RANDOLPH, Pres.
Mrs. BELLE SMITH, V. Pres.
Mrs. ANNIE HUBBLE, Cor. Sec
Mrs. SARA PAYNE, Rec. Sec.
Mrs. LIDE BARNES, Treasurer
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-05-31
The W. G. T. U.

Following is Call to Prayer issued
by the National Christian Temper
ance Union, in view of the pending
Presidential convention and cam
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-05-31
Warren County Democratic Convention

In obedience to the order of the
Warren County Democratic Executive
Committee, the Democracy of the
county is called to meet at the court
house In McMinnville, on Monday, the
I'd day of June, for the purpose of
appointing delegates to the state con-
vention to be held in Nashville on the
18th of June and for the further
purpose of selecting delegates to the
congressional and senatorial cow en-
tons when called; and also to appoint
a county Executive committee tOServe
the two following years. 1t is the
earnest wish of the committee, and
they so ask, a full attendance of the
Democracy of the county on the day
indicated.
D. F. WALLACE, Chm.
j, NJ. BURGER, Secretary.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-05-31
From Friendship.

To the Standard:
The rain last Sunday was apprecia-
ted in this section. A fair wheat crop
is expected, unless rust attacks it. The
apple crop will be small, as there are
50 many falling off. Strawberries are
plentiful. The health of the vicinity
is good.
Mr.. Remus Blanks is speeding the
work on the new schoolhouse near
Vernon, Thomas Upchurch and
Frank Traweek are forwarding the
work on Rev. j. Stipes' dwelling. 1t
is so far advanced that he can now oc.
cupy one room. When completed he
will have a comfortable and handsome
house.
The Literary Society met last Satur-
day at Friendship at 4 p. m. l am
proud to say there was more interest
than usual. The society will please
meet on Friday, June 9th, at l p. M,
instead Of Saturday, at which time
school will close.
The Sunday.school at Friendship
meets at 8 am. on the 4th, and at
p. m. the rest of the time.
PUEILA.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-05-31
Advice to Mothers.

Are you disturbed at night and bro.
ken Of your rest by sick child suffer.
ing and crying with pain of cutting
teeth? If so, send at once and get a
bottle of Mrs. W1NsLow's SOOTHING
SYRUP for children teething. Its value
is incalculable. 1t will relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately. Depend on
it, mothers, there is no mistake about
it. 1t cures dysentery and diarrhea,
regulates the stomach and bowels, cures
wind collie, softens the gums, reduces
inflammation, and gives tone and energy
to the whole system. Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup for children teething is
pleasant to the taste, and it is the pre-
scription of one of the oldest female
nurses and physicians in the United
States, and is for sale by all druggists
throughout the world. Price 25 cents
a bottle. 80
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-05-31

The Kimball House at Atlanta, Ga.
is to be rebuilt and furnished at a cost
of 100000.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-05-31

Sumner county can beat us grow
ing fine sheep, horses and cattle, but
when it comes to poultry and eggs
Warren is ahead.
Use the STANDARD Scratch Books.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-12
Rantist Fnreirn NIissions.

MILWAUKEE,, Wis, April 1.-The Woman's
Baptist Foreign Missionary Society of the West
closed three days convention to-day, and Sc
lected Toledo as the point for the meeting in
1885. The officers elected for the year are:
President, Mrs A. J. Howe, Chicago; vice -presi-
dent Mrs c. F. Tolman, Chicago; State vice
presidents-for Colorado. Mrs. E. II. Ensler, of
Leadville Illinois, Miss Hattie Cornell, Cen
tralia; Iowa, Mrs. 5. B. Page Des Moines;
Michigan, Mrs c. Yanhusen, Detroit; Missouri,
Mrs E S. Foote, Clinton; Ohio, Mrs G. H. Fox,
Cincinnati; Wyoming, Mrs. w. c. Hardy, Lara
ME; Dakota, Mrs. w. W. Smith, Sioux Falls;
Indiana, Mrs S. r. Atkins. Indianapolis; Kan
sas, Mrs A S. Merrifeld Newton; Minnesota,
Mrs J. H Randall, st. Paul; Nebraska Mrs. H.
s. Vaughn, Lincoln Wisconsin, Mrs. W. G.
Smith, Milwaukee; West Virginia, Mrs. J. w,
Carter, Parkersburg recording secretary, Mrs.
j. o. Brayman, Chicago corresponding secre-
taries, Mrs. A NJ. Bacon, Chicago, and Miss A.
l.. Stevens; assistant auditors, Rev. H. G. Thear-
lee and c. H. Knight Chicago
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-12
That Troublesome Tariff.

To the Western Associated Press.
NEW YORK, April 1.-The World tomor-
row will publish a reply from Governor Hoadly,
of Ohio, to inquiries concerning issues for the
next presidential campaign. Governor Hoadly
says: ''The issues upon which the presidential
campaign ought to be conducted are the necessity
of reforming abuses engendered by longcon-
tinued Republican disagreement, for
economy in public expenditure and for the res
toration of the Constitution of the United States
to its rightful supremacy. Absolute free trade
at present is an impossibility. Any tariff neces-
sarily affords incidental protection to the do
nestle manufacturer of articles it embraces,
bnt protection should be incidental rather than
objective A tariff levied only for
public uses means tariff exclusively on articles
which are not produced in the United States,
such as tea and coffee. 1 favor tariff for reve-
nue., avoiding monopolies, but carefully discrim-
mating so as to encourage labor and,
as far as possible, so constructed
in intelligent details as to give relief
to oppressed commerce and restore the Ameri-
can flag to the seas, but not to shock or rudely
disturb invested capital This is the Ohio plat
FORM on which we CARED Ohio last fall, and
with Tilden or Payne as candidate we eau
carry it again this year."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-12
Important Action of vapor Stove Men.

CLEVELAND, O., April 1.-THE Iron Trade
Review will give, to morrow the first published
details of the formation within the past sixty
days, of combination of vapor stove manu-
facturers of the country under the name of the
Association of Vapor Stove Manufacturers of the
United States, for the purpose of equalizing
prices. Seventeen companies are represented in
the combnation-eght in Cleveland, two each
in Detroit, Troy and st. Louis and one each in
Chicago Albany and Cincinnati The combined
capital represented is 81 800 900, with total an
nual capacity of Is 900 stoves valued at $3.50 000
The same journal learns that within ten days
suits will be brought against all manufacturers
using without license, the Davis Blake safety
tank and Coughs movable perforated cap, es
sentia parts of all modern vapor stoves. The
parties owning these patents are known as the
Consolidated Vapor Stove Company, the capital
being the agreed value of 10 per cent. of the
trade controlled by them, and amounts to Sill,
600 There is considerable talk in trade circles
in consequence of this movement
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-12
THE OPEN SESAME
10 Bargains is found in The three nsparajR
words
"NODEL CLOTHING CO.

We are now offering a line
of JERSEY Kills for Chill
dren that are fashionable and
popular in the Eastern cities,
but are shown by no other es-
Enlistment in Indiana. These
beautiful and artistic garments
have the unqualified approba-
ton of all who have seen them,
the ladies being specially en-
thusiastic. We have these in
various new and fashionable
shades.
We have just received a line
of JERSEY SAILOR SUITS
which we are confident will
meet with equal favor,
In our Boys and Children's
Departments we are in daily
receipt of new styles of kits,
two-piece garments and desir-
able styles Of Suits and extra
Pants for boys of ages from 8
to II years.
In these departments we
give to purchasers as presents
for the little ones, choice of a
handful of playing marbles, a
fine top, a musical ball, or a
first-class base ball and bat.
The Easter Card we are pre-
senting our patrons is the most
elegant souvenir ever given in
this city.
We call special attention to
our extensive and elegant line
of Spring Overcoats, for Men,
Boys and Children. In this
changeful climate a lightweight
Overcoat is simply indispens-
able.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-12
The Great writer at Home.

Letter IN Cleveland Herald.
The curiosity with which one would naturally
seek for strange and interesting objects of art,
of furniture was not gratiied as followed the
neat and trim parlor maid into the hall again
through the large parlor and into the authors
laboratory. The impression l gained was that
there was not much of quantity, but for all a
perfect display of taste the disposition of
everything OF that however, l shall speak
presently, for heavy crimson velvet curtain had
been drawn aside, and at long table before me
| saw Mr. Reade.
For moment did not recognize him as the
man had previously met, wrapped in pepper
and salt shawl out of which seemed to hang a
long thin pair of legs, suggesting pendulums
rather than pedestrianism. His hat was of,
and one might easily fancy, now that
he saw his face. that the hopes
and fears of his many heroes and heroines have
left their imprint upon 1t as they passed
through his mind, and you can also see depths
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-12
Western Export Association.

CHICAGO, April 1l.-At the session of the
Western Export Association, to-day, the de-
mands of the Enterprise and Crown distilleries.
at Pekin, Ill, were acknowledged, and the asso-
citation decided to pay their percentages The
two distilleries were ordered to close down by
the association, under the rule to limit produc-
ton but failing to receive their percentage from
the pool they promptly began tbs suit Ito to recover
plated a dissolution. The decision to-day is re-
garded making certain a continuance of the
association. 1t was announced that great ma
iority of the distilleries would shut down after
June l, and those continuing to operate will be
assessed. 1t was agreed not to care for any more
goods after May 15.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-12
A Swell Prize Fight.

New YORK April u.-Maurioe Barrymore,
the actor, and author of 'Nadjezda, which is be-
ing played by Modjeska. and Andrew Dam ir.,
had Il 57:., on atsaay night night IN one Of the
rooms of the hotel, for $500 side. A. R. Cazau-
ran, the manager of the Union Square, was Bar
rymores second and hacker, while Bob Morris, a
dramatic critic and the author of "Old Ship
mates" was Dams second. Jim Collier, the
actor, manager and proprietor of the Union
Square Theater, put up the money for Dam
Ned Buckley, prominent theatrical man. was
referee The men fought eight rounds with hard
gloves, at the end of which time Dam was sense
less, and had to be carried to another room.
Barrymore took the stakes.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-12
THE SEARCH FOR THE DEAD.
Recovering the Bodies of the Killed in
the POcahOntas Mine.
A Number of the Victims Horribly Mutt
lated - Sixteen Bodies Recovered
About the Panhandle Accident.
THE POCAHONTAs NINE.
Sixteen Bodies Recovered-HorribIe Scenes
Inside the Mine.


Inside the Mine.
LYNoHBURG, Va, April 11.-After everything
was got in readiness at Pocahontas yesterday
evening, the police force placed guard at the
entrance of the mine in order to keep back the
crowd which had been attracted by the notice
posted, that the bodies would be reclaimed.
Mining engineer Moody in charge of the rescu-
ing party entered the mines to note the situa-
ton of affairs. When they emerged from the mine
they announced the damage less than had been
supposed, and that little trouble would be ex-
perienced in recovering the bodies of the victims.
Two bodies, which were embalmed yesterday,
were horribly mutilated-those of Boone Maxey,
white boy and Jim Grim, negro.
Work was resumed this morning, when still
larger crowd congregated at the entrance, and
ropes were stretched to prevent too approach.
The crowd, however, observed proper decorum,
and there was no undue excitement. A spirit OF
great solemnity seemed sopervade the assembly.
The bodies, as recovered, are placed in boxes in
side the mine, and several are brought out TO-
gether on pole car A number of miners we'll
acquainted with the victims are placed at the
entrance for the purpose of identifying the
bodies, but out of the sixteen recovered so far,
only SIX are lQentlne0. IheSe are:
Jim Grim, recognized by belt he wore; Isham
Maxwell, by his boots; George Maxwell by be-
ing found with his brother; VIM. Slasher, by a
patch on one of his boots; Young Jewell by his
hair and the location of the body. A German was
recognized by his wife.
Many of the bodies are horribly manged;
some have the heads blown off, others arms and
legs torn from their sockets; of still others the
entrails are torn out entirely. An arm and leg
was found in the main entrance, but the body to
which they belong was not found A thrill of
horror passed through the crowd as the rescuing
party brought out the charred and disfgured
remains of miner with dinner bucket clasped
in his arms. He was probably just partaking of
his midnight meal when the explosion hurled
him to eternity. Several miners were found
with picks in their hands, and their positions
indicate eonclusively that death was instantane-
Gus to all in the mine.
At 3 o'clock announcement was made that no
more bodies would be removed before 8 o'clock
on Saturday morning. The balance of the day
was occupied in getting out the carcasses of
mules which, being too heavy to drag out, had
to be quartered and hauled out. Very little ex-
element prevailed. A large crowd of men and
women stood near the entrance, hoping by some
familiar feature to recognize dead relatives At
the announcement that no more bodies would
be taken out until Saturday ecrowd withdrew,