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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-02-02
From Holders Store.

To the Standard;
Having seen nothing IN your inter-
es'ing paper for some time from this
Place, have concluded to give you a
few notes for publication,
The new railroad is creating great
deal of excitement at present. Messrs.
VIM, Copper and j. D. Holder are
preparing to put up an extensive grain
house here.
Messrs. +, NJ. Underwood, Bob
Petit, N. V. Slalin and H. l.. Denton
have large spoke and hub factory in
anticipation. They have our best
wishes.
Mr.. F. NJ. Franks and Mrs. Jane
Keilhly are preparing to establish a
large grindstone quarry on the Gum
Spring mountains. These mountains
are noted for thier rock quarries, but
it is said that this one will be the largest
that has ever been established Ia
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-02-02
From Shellstord.

To the Standard:
What revolution Of thought Mr.
JAS DeBard must have had when hp
found the skitf unmanageble. He
laid the oars down, picked up the
breech.loa,ler. then laid it down, folded
his arms and bid farewell to the vain
world as he pitched over the mill dam,
and vas tumbled about with the skiff
and breech>loader in the reacling tur.
bulent waters, SO much so that when
he came to the surface below the mad
cataract, he was unconscious, for few
moments, hut being strong and muscu.
lar, he soon recovered strength of mind
and body and swan to shore, feeling
that he had ta&en one very severe les
son in the rafting business.
The good and enlerprising citizens of
this and Blue Spring neighborhoods
are going to lead the county in bridge
building. Measurements have been ta-
ken and the bill for timber made out
TO bridge Douglass branch where it
empties into Collins river. The bridge
will be seventy feet long, with fifteen
feet of approaches.
Were itnot for the wonderful powers
for multiplying and rcplenishing, me.
thinks scGcepone world be- very much
d4populated. We miss the good CHI
zens MS they take the Texas fever and
depart, Jas. V. Smith cast about and
saw the great prodigy that was abont
to crowd him, and thought he could
not find room to stretch that Carcus of
his short of the broad prairies Of the
Lone Star. Next the old one Of the
Tennessee natives, uncle John, filed in
and has gone, and the chat is thut
Chatham Bottoms ! es next.
Geo. W. Meads thoroughbred Jersey
heifer, Nelly Preston, dropped beau.
tiful heifer calf last Sabbath P. NJ,
sired by Potaka Mirabeau.
ROADSTER.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-02-02
Daylight, Jan. "a, 1884.
From Trousdale.

To the Standard.
The weather still continues inclem
ent; the snow has disappeared and we
are having rain at this time. We have
a full supply of mud.
Stock are looking bad, owing to the
cold winter, which proves the necessity
Of having good stables to keep them
in.
We haye some sickness in this sec.
ton. Mrs. Srarkey has been down
With pneumonia, but is getting up
again. Miss Mary Smith is also re.
covering from severe attact. Five OF
Mrs. j. H Robinson's family have
been down with pneumonia, but are
all getting up again. Calvin Barnes
Iil le daughter has been very sick
though she is recovering. Several
other cases in this vicinity, all doing
well.
james Ford met with a serious acci.
dent Il few days ago, as he was cross n !
on the ice his foot slipped and lie fell
in way that his gun went off, and the
Load discharged entered into his foot.
DR., M. S. Brewer was called, who ex,
rMcted the ball and dressed his wound.
Heis doing well.
Our fruit trees that were set out last
fall are considerably damaged if not
killed. B.
Trousdale, Jan. 80, 1884.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-02-02

White or adjoining country. Ju,r at
the foot Of these mountains there is,
large Juice(lmrp) factory in anticipation
j. p. Anderson proprietor.
Mr.. w. B. Wright is fencing a larry
tract of new ground. Aud in tie
whole the fourth district is in more
thriving condition than it has | EN- fol
many years, Hoping that the STAN
DARD NAV long prosper, us il is one OF
the most interesting aud useful home
p'pers that we know of anywhere, |
will close. F. r.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-02-02
Nonresident Notice.
Petition to Sell Lund-M the COUNTY
Court Of Gr'td'ly County, Tenn.

IN this cause, it appearing to the sStisfac-
L ton OF the undersigned Clerk that some
of the defendants in this cause, Wis; James,
William, Jesse, ST., and Marion Worthing
ton; Julia A aud Louisa Barnes; aud the
children of James WOrthington (names I'M
KNOWN and VIM Renshaw and wife, Sarah,
are non residents of the State OF Tennessee,
so that the ordinary process of law cannot
be served on them: 1t is therefore ordered
that publication be made in the Standard,
Il newspaper published at McMinnville, for
four consecutive weeks, commanding salt
nonresident defendants to appear ut the
Court room in the town of Altamont, Grun.
dy county, Tenn, on or before the first Mon
day in April next, and plead, answer, or
demur to complainants petition, or the same
will be set for hearing ex parte as to them.
This January 2lst, 1884.
T. B. RODDY, Clerk,
BY N. L. EEARN, Dep. elk.
fsb2.iw.pfs4.5O.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-02-02
NASHVILLE MARKET REPORT.

Corrected erected, .r" ,l,, the do''y Am'r'c4" every
The general trnde was oui4t todov
with prices steodv in pre,tv mucb MI
lines
EL. :. a.o,J., l oL.,,l
H'"''' j. s'e"'f ''''' ""c''"''ge"'
Wheat is firm. with n good inquiry.
o
Corn j. nrm, with an active demand.
Ountotios are ia - oreot evtent nom
nal, the orders being greatly in excess
-r.t
OF me S"cN "l' manu-
Provisinus pre firm, and HIGHER with
good dennnd.
G,ncs,ia. ,ra s,oodv mud in fair 80
'''' ,'.' Wv wv "''' -" '"'' -
quest. Prices are in the main unchang,
- r e,.l.
GU Collres are urn hh"lehulug up
ward ORANGES nre lover
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-02-02
Grundy County News.

To the Standard:
Another week has passed, and | find
myself trying to think of something
worthy Of mention that has occurred in
these "diggins" since my last article to
YOU. The continued cold SNAP is pro.
ducing telling effect upon the wood
buyers of this place, who are seeming.
ly anxious to see 'letup" in the
weather
My attention was arrested yesterday
by the juggling of sleigh>bells; and in
looking out dfmy window. I beheld
our young dry.goods clerk standing in
the middle of the street with out.
stretched arms and uncovered head,
gazing intently in the direction OF
Tracy City. He seemed TO be totally
absorbed in deep thought, and in his
unstudied, but graceful attitude, con.
tinued his eager gaze long after the
receding and lessening forms of the
merry sleigh-riders had disappeared in
the distance. But finally the magic
spell was broken, and the young clerk
resumed his position behind the counter.
His singular conduct on this occasion
is a mystery to some, but the simple
fact is, it was out of Toms power to e.
sleigh riding that day.
While passing the hotel Thursday
my attention was directed to the sound
of strange music within; and on enter.
ing the room where the music was,
found that our noted "three-string'
fiddler had taken quarters at the hotel
again, and was instructing our clever
Clerk and Master in the Tudiments Of
fddling upon ''three strings" / am
informed that Mr.. Nearn is making
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-02-02
From Daylight.

To the Standard:
Mr., E. Wager who has been engaged
in the mercantile bushes at this place
'nr several months, sold his houses aud
lot and stock of goods to Mr.. I. j.
Heupgar, Mr.. j, Il. HeneIar will arr
IS salesman Success to him
Mr.. roemake, of Marion county
was in our neighhorhood last week bu,
rrg cattle.
Mr.. W. D, Smithson is teaching II
ppnmanship school ut Pleasant Grave.
Marrird-Sunday evening, Jan.
20, by Rev j. K. P. Whilluck, Mr.
James Peadrn, to Miss Rachel Smith
From some cause the STANDARD ha,
come to us very unregular this year.
We onI y get our mail once week
~ if it falls behind, it is Il week Ole
when we get it. The STANDARD i
highly appreciated, and none of tn,
subscribers like to be without it.
JIM.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-02-02

Tribune and Sun: We were in err
ror last week as to the tax levy OF
Gibson county. The county tax is
80 cents, same as the State, and the
court with that liberality characteristic
Of Gibson, levied school tax of30 cts.
This is the largest school tax that any
county in the State enjoys and Gibson
deserves to rank first in the field Of
popular education.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-02-02
GnwmqrhL
MGMINNVILLE PRODUCE MARKET.
Corrected weekly by Mead & Ritchey.
OFFICE SOUTHERN STANDARD.

Corrected weekly by Mead & Rtchey.
OFFICE SOUTHERN STANDARD.
MeMinhville, Feb. !, 1884.
Few changes to note in local markets
since hist week. No change in wheat,
But little demand for our wheat, il
beng generally Of low grade and not
wanted except ut low prices. The de-
mand for corn has improved. In con,
sequence Of continued bad weather and
bad roads the receipts have been very
light and stocks in the South have
been reduced. Future prices will de
pend on the}upply. If, when the roads
improve, the markets are again over
supplied, prices will decline. We look
however, fur better prices later in the
seasnn. Eggs are still very scarce and
higher. The hens, like the glass oper
atives, have been on II long strike, and
the supply is short Of the demand
We cannnt tell how long the strike will
continue, but from the cackling ",
hear among the hens the last few days.
We may reasonably expect them to re-,
sumo operations soon, when the supply
will increase and prices decline. Dried
fruit remains firm, without material
advance since last report. Green ap-
Piles are very scarce, and if good quail
ity would readily command 81 90 pc,
bushel. Other articles of produce re
main about the same.
WHEAT 500 9OP Blu.
CORN-white 40,
FLoUR-new, $2.75@s3 p 100 TBS.
MEAL p bu. 40 to so
OATs-f9 Blu. 500 c.
CHICKENS-Hens SC y ID
BUTTER-79 III. 100 Is
EGGs-R doz l9to2Oo
GINsENG-R b, $l.O0
BEEswAX-P h. zoe.
FEATHERs-19 ID. 4Oto
TALLow-R ID. &c.
Green hides 5@6c. Grubby Il of
LARD-P ID. l0c.
BACON
Shoulders ~
Hams 10
Sides as
Hog round
Wool, un"ashed, 20021c
tub washed SOC
TURKEYS &c per pound
Stock peas. to
DRIED APPLEs-P 10. A to 4Hc.
PeacheS-4tO4k
Blacberries to c.
Homestead Fertilizer, $3.50 p 100.
Irish potatoes cts. b bu.
Green Apples, to Soto 70 per bushel.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-30

town. The captain would call at the hotel early the next morning. He feii sure that great relief would result from the application. Just before going to bed the judge applied the medicine. The liquid ieft purple stain. No reliei vas experienced. All night the jadge widowed ]. misery. The next morning he hobbled down ssain and waited fos the captain. He did not come. The judge carried the medicine to a physician and asked him to examine it
 " Nothing but pokebeny juice" the physician replied. Ii loois iihe the faith medicine used by an old negro vho lives down in the country. He has run ness on the trains between here and Ho, SpnAgA and when he gess . man down at his place, he gives him regular show. An old negro that has been cured throw up his hands and vhoops and an old fellow that's brought en bed-dsnt be in hurry, sir. Well, good morning"
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-30
.CLEvELANp's letter of acceptance va,

.CLEvELAND's letter of acceptance was short. Whether or not it was to the point, the country must determine. The general opinion is that he cid no, say enough. Blaine's essay was quite differ ent The general opinion is that he said too much. This is kind of too much and too little campaign. It is decidedly too little in one respect. There is too little regard for responsibility. There should be an amendment to the consti- tuition prohibiting campaign indecency. Not merely to shield candidates, but for the moral protection of children who are far enough advanced to read news papers. Responsibility should be oi more interest than politics. The mosi absolute man can be a politician, bu, the most absolute man is not respectable There is not another country in the world where every four years morals are totally disregarded. America now seems not only to be the "home of the free, ? but of the free and easy. Family quarrel is ruining our institutions. A rush for office smiles on the publication of sala. cious deeds. The man who has attempted to ruin the reputation of Mrs. Blaine should b. hanged. He is worse than a thief, for he has tried to steal a good name He n akee a ,v.;~&.L> ;S l.. sA;-L. that the south applauds him. The south may be impetuous, but she is gallant. She would crush a slanderer into the bowels of the earth.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-30
BOTH WENT BACK.

Several years ago, there lived in Dar- danelle, Arkansaw, an eccentric hotel keeper known as-well, say Uncle John. He was violently opposed to the title of governor, declaring that he once knew of gang of thieves whose password was governor and on many an occasion guests who shoughtlessly gave him the title, were driven from the house. Csm- mercial travellers put up" at his hotel. Those who were acquainted with his pc culiarihes took great deigh, in assuring drummers who had never before vis- ised the town, that by calling the old man governor, special attention would be paid. One day Harry Collins, young drum- mer for New York house, decided to visit Dardanelle.
 By all means stop with uncle John Pash," said companion. "He is the best feeder in the country; and-say, call him governor and he will nearly kill him. self waiting on you"
 When Collins arrived he was re- ceived with a welcome ,ha, was delight full to contemplate, and during the course of aaable conversation, Collins remarked ::
 @ By the way, governor, hsw are"
 The old fellow became furious. He had been teased several times that day, and he knew that the title was intended to be an insult. The drummer became angry and swore that he would not stand such abuse.
 Come out here," said the old man. Collins followed and was conducted to the bank of the river, not far away.
 "Now,n exclaimed the old man, draw ing revolver, @wen settle this thing Two of us came down here. Only one os us will go back"
 The drummer took out a pistol, half as long a his arm, and remarked
 "l'm going back"
 @Well," said the old man, returning bis own pistol, and eying the one held by Collins, reckon that under the circum- stances we'd both better go back"
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-30

MEN of mechanical genius have for years been persisting in attempts to in- vent successful cotton picker. Thou. sands of dollars have been expended in the construction of complicated machin- cry, but at the present writing the negro is the only successful cotton picker. The negro is slow but he is sure. He is sure to demand his pay. The great trouble with the cotton picker is that it does no, pick the cotton. If it were to pick the cotton it would doubtless be success, Four horses and two active citizens should do more than the work of one man. The idea prompting the use of machinery is to lessen human labor. If a machine should fail to do this, it may safely be registered as a failure. Some of the smartest men in the country have given much study to the invention of cotton picking machines. The most successful one seams to be the greatest failure. Oh, yes, it is nice thing to ride on around the field. It is usually painted red with yellow stripea It is very attractive and young ladies % into ecstacies over it. but 1t won't do the work. The cotton picker is the dude of machinery. It is nothing but show. The latest invention is pro- vided with a lot of bristly grabs. These grabs arc intended to seize the cotton, but they don't ds it. A bow-legged negro with rheumatic arm and a vote that is rarely counted can take a basket and harvest more cotton in an hour than a mechanical picker can find in day.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-30

ma,rimony greatly depended upon mer- cantile success. The strangest part of it all, was, that neither knew which one be or she loved. The affair had been con- ducted in snch unison, and with so little chance of sweet selhshness arising to the surface, that when they were separated no definite conclusion could be reached. When Horace was with Lurine, he thought he loved Malbean, and when with Malbean, he thought he loved Lurine. Ii was the same way with Silas. The girls experienced the same feeling, and if they had been called upon to choose, neither could have done %, yet all of them, when together, were devoted in unison. At first it caused smiles, but after awhile serious alarm vas felt When all four of the young peor'e were eongrega,ed, they wanted to marry each other. but SO soon as an attempt a; di- vision was made, confusion arose. They were the Siamese twins of peculiar af- lection.
 Our great civil war began to brew. Old man Wheelington remained neutral, but the girls were parsisans. The two partners entertained opposite viewA Lurine and Silas favored the south. Malbean and Horace supported the con- stitution. The household love was no longer in unison.
 One day the partners, af,er . fiery de- bate separated. Horace became captain in the federal army. Silas attained q similar rank under the eoniedeIacy. The two sisters were bitter. Sometimes in the night they would 6gh, until the old man would have to get up and untAngle them. One day the two partners met at old man Wheelington's house. They took drink from the same jug and agreed not to fight but the girls flew at each other like tw, vel hens.
 When peace was declared and the gory hatchet was buried under the currant bush, the partners resumed business. The first thing they knew, the old time unison of affection had returned. They discussed war issues with hope of bringing about the former division, but in vain. As . last resort, they threw up paddle, wet or dry Horace won the girl who had been opposed to him during the war. Silas, of course, claimed the other one. The happy family found itself possessed of so much education that the establish ment of college vas the result. Some times the two wives tangle with each other, but as a rule they are happy. This is the history of one of the largest ins,i- tutions of learning in the south.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-30

THE county in which Little Rock is situated requires thirty justices ot the peace, and yet justice is "scace ar tickle" The truth is, the justices are trying to make living. When a man is azraigned before them, they forget jus tice-d they ever knew it-and con- template the sine of his pocket book. If they should fine a man ten dollars and the man should exhibit twenty. they lament their negligence in not having imposed heavier fine. Of course some ot them are honest, but the offices oi the hoaest ones are situafed at remote diseances kom each other. The grand jury and iussiee of the peace systems should be severely revised
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-30
SHE SPEAKS.

@ hear." writes the queen of England
 that the horrible Americans are eating each other again. The morphine habit is bad and whisky they tell me isn't slow, but the habit the Americans Lave of eat ing each other is the worst hadn't evez heard of. could not bear to eat but few people, but am told that the Amezicans are very fond of each other. The weashes has been % very warm for the past few days that lhave taken one of the blankets of my bed. Now only sleep unde, three blankets and bufialo robe. MT. Gladstone suffers with the heat, but this is doubtless because he does not take enough exercise. What do you think That impudent John Bright says that the house of lords must go. Go where. l should like to know. It would be . shame to abolish that institution. It has been with us so long that we are much attached to it. have heard it whispered that England has seen her last king. Now if this be true won't it strike the prince of Wales a heavy blow: Poor Wales. He is always in debt. have refused to pay any more of his bills. Dear me, he would break a Rothsehild in short time. Imust economize. have given much money to the poor, but from
 this time forward the poor must take their chances. Day before yesterday gave four shillings to the West End Insane asy- lum. It is true that sent out afterwards and made them return one of the shil- lings, still they kept three. Heigh ho, wish plenty of money and no poor kin. :"
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-30

THE Arkansaw legislature will meet next January. Aspirants are now prowl- ins around, begging for votes, and as- suring the people that if elected they will as once begin the work of long needed reform. In several of the counties . new organization called the @Wheel" has sprung into existence. It is something like the Grange, but is more severe in iss treatment of mooopolists an folks what live in town an don't have to work noae." The Wheel is political in ten deacy. Its members are tired of being trod upoa and robbed by hloated office Aoldss- Thsy an agree that the salaries paid the officers are too high. One oi tAeir articles of faith is that the governor shall receive but seven hundred and 6fsy dollars per year. Many of the members declared that this amount was wasteful in extravsgance. q know it's big pile, i" said one old fellow, but the governor oi the great state of Arkansaw oughssr re- ceive enough to slosh round with. Gov snors have to spend money. They don't mind payin' quarter for . meal O vid- duls. wouldn't spead seven hundred an hSy dsalars in five years, but as say. govssners are expected to put oa ssyle." h the counties where the Whsel has sainsd hold, thsir caadiiaiss fur the
 agislasure win b sascsed. Thsn . var e high salaries vill begin. TAs gov- sner of Arkansaw oaly receives twenty fvs hundred dollazs ysas. By renting . mall house, and bsing regular in his ssseadance upoa ffss laneA, he can man. aos b gst aloas, bat whsn the lunch
 resas | h bad repair, hs mus dssy hin- ~ nany luxuzia.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-30

The following speech was made by . candidate for secretary of state: My friends want this office because l need ii. want what money l can ges out ol it. believe that it's easier to sit in the shade than it is to blow tall corn. AIlmy life l have had . hankezing for the shade, but up to the present time l have had to hustle. Some people may say that I aint get eddycatioo enough to handle this office. Nov, my friends, it don't take eddycation. All you've got to do is to git somebody to do your vritin' for you. Why, my daddy was treasurer once-." "Wheze is he nowT asked a voice. Where's who ?" "Your daddy" Well, thats tough question. He left home all of a sudden. He had too much ed- dycation. He was too fine book-keeper. It sorter belongs to our family b run away with things, but there aint noeAing in the secretary of stase's office to run away with. N you can make some arrange ments to git me the salary, never mind the ofice."
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-30

.Did your hrsband die coutenssd n asked an old lady of young widow. -I don't think he did. There seemed to b. somsehing on his mind. He said that he wannsd to live leag Gnoagh su make an assignment An, it isa ply that people are snssched of without any prepaxafioa.s
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-30

IT is b be hoped that the slanderes of the present campaign will be rewarded. Ropes and penitsn6aries might be justly used.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-30

THE preachers should use the north Psle instead of hades as place typical of punishment.