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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-03-29

The Mexican Central railroad ex-
tending from the Rio Grande to the
City OF Mexico, was completed on the
Sth inst. Trains will soon be running
from New York to the City of Mexico,
and the event must mark a new era in
the history of that country. Hereto
fore the only railroad connecting Mex
leo with the outside world was one
from the capital to Vera Cruz. Other
roads from the United States will soon
be in operation.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-03-29
OPPOSITION TO TURNPIKEs.

There seems to be some opposition to
building turnpikes in this county. We
hear of some of our best citizens who
claim to think that if built by the coun-
ty, they would involve their children
and childrens children for generations to
come with oppressive taxation. They
would rather drag through the mud
with all its inconvenience than submit
to moderate taxation for few years.
If they would only turn their thoughts
to the advantages and blessings they
and their children would realize from
good roads, it does seem to US they
would be willing to pay moderate
tax for few years in order to make
these improvements. We are as much
opposed to unnecessary taxation as any
man in the county or State, and would
90 as far to resist such taxation as any
one, but when we see so clearly the
advantages aud profits to the people, at
so small cost, we feel it our duty to
advocate the same. We do not say,
"Go on boys" but we are willing to
say, Come boys, and let us give of
our means to make our roads and
build up our schools, that we and our
children may be- made wiser, richer
and happier" No people would be
more benefited by having good roads
and good schools than the farmers.
Most of the towns have good streets
and good schools, and the citizens of
those towns are taxed to keep them up.
They esteem it a pleasure and a duty
to support them, and so it would be
with the people in the country. Once
in the enjoyment of good roads and a
ten months school each year, they
would not be deprived of them for
double the cost of making and keep
ing them up. If in doubt as to the
truth of these statements, go to those
states and TO those counties that have
lille tl,o;r ronJe aud octo hlichad pOOd
schools and hear their testimony
There is no question but it will pay,
and we must have them before we car
be really prosperous and do justice tc
our children. What is money for but
to make money with, to be used in
educating our children, identifying ouI
homes, building up churches and max
ing ourselves and others around us
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-03-29
CLOVER VS.. sEDGE GRASS.

Much has been said, and many sug-
gestions made in reference to the best
and most successful way to destroy
sedge grass, so commonly seen growing
in many parts of Tennessee. 1t is I'M
slightly, and although it may some>
times be utilized for grazing scrub
stock, such as are unaccostomed to the
rich, juicy blue grass and clover, it is
of but little value and serves only to
keep alive such stock as have no bet
ter food provided for them. 1t is, in
our estimation, great pest. Many
farmers have allowed it to take posses.
sion of much of their lands, and on
many farms it is the predominant
growth. If it could be utilized as
fertilizer or otherwise be made profita-
BILE as crop, there might be some ex>
cuse for allowing it to grow on the
farm; but it not only chokes out the
richer and sweeter grasses, but makes
the soil upon which itgrows poorer and
poorer every year. The purpose of
this article is to give to our readers our
idea of the best way to successfully
get rid of sedge grass, and at the same
time improve the soil and fill their
barns with plenty of good hay. We
have tried pasturing, and we have
tried burning, without success. By
constant blowing it up it may be sub.
dued, but as soon as we sow timothy or
red top for meadow or pasture it be-
gins to appear and soon predominates.
Three years ago we adopted the plan
of fighting sedge grass with clover, and
so far it has been a success. Burn of
your sedge in the spring, and during
the summer or early fall turn the sod
in time to expose the roots Of the sedge
to the heat of the sun, and let them
remain until about the first of Februa-
rY or until oat sowing time. During
the winter much of the sod will rot
and decompose, and the ground be.
come comparatively loose. At oat
sowing time cross plow with one.horse
turner's. If the land is strong enough,
SOW oats, harrow in well and follow
with an eighth of bushel of clover to
the acre. II the land is too poor to
grow clover and oats, as most of it is
that has grown sedge for long time,
SOW peas and turn under while green,
or better still apply dressing or barn.
yard manure, or some good CONNER
cial fertilizer to encourage the clover
to take. The land once set in clover, il
may be perpetuated by turning under
seed crop every third year, and SOW
in wheat, rye or barley. Three years
ago we tried the experiment on 4 acres
of very poor land, which we had al
lowed to be used as a pasture for sew
ersl years without blowing, on which
the sedge was pretty well set. 1t wa'
very poor, some of it too poor to pro
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-03-29

nocent and free from corroding care,
dancing to the gentle zephyrs as they
passed, chasing the winged butterfly
from bud to flower? Happy, thought
less children l loved the sports of
and love them still.
Respectfully,
j. P. MARTIN.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-03-29

We do not publish anonymous commu-
nications under any circumstances. The
real name of the author must accompany
every communication, or else it will be con-
signed to the waste basket. We do not pub
fish the names of correspondents, but want
them simply as guarantee of good faith.
All calls on candidates, obituaries, trib.
utes of respect, etc, are charged for as adj
vertising matter. Simple announcements Of
deaths, marriages, ETC., will be published
without charge, and our friends all over the
county will confer a favor by furnishing us
with such as soon after their occurrence as
possible.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-03-29
No. g.

165 acres on railroad near Morrison, about
so acres cleared, balance timber of various
kinds fine grass land, 1000 apple trees, 100
peach trees, grapes and plums. House of
rooms downstairs, upstairs not finished.
Two good wells and other water Price
$4,000, one.third cash, balance one and two
years.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-03-29

happy? We can't take it with us
when we die. We must use it here
and in such way as to do as much
good as possible. When not used in
this way, and for these purposes, it is
apt to bring sorrow instead of happi-
ness, and prove curse instead of a
blessing.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-03-29
No. L.

The Morford farm, s miles west Of Nc.
Minnville, on the Woodbury. road, 900 acres,
400 acres cleared, balance timbered, splen.
did large dwelling house and all necessary
out buildings, barn, ETC., well watered, and
one of the best sheep farms in the country.
For sale or exchange for city property.
Price and terms on application.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-03-29

THE storm of last Tuesday swept
over several States, destroying a vast
amount of property and killing many
people, the greatest damage done being
in Kentucky. 2
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-03-29

The Knoxville Weekly Tribune
comes out this week changed TO an
eight page form, with seven columns
to the page. 1t is an interesting and
newsy weekly.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-03-29
Death of an Old Journalist.
Special to the American.

Special to the American.
CHATTANOOGA, March 25.-Mr.
Alb Watkins, editor of the Rural Re-
cord, and late exchage editor of the
Times, died, this morning, of consump-
ton. The deceased was one of the
Oldest journalists in the State and
founded some of the leading weeklies.
He was the first publisher of the MUIR
freesboro News, Pulaski Citizen, Win
chester Independent, and Chattanooga
Advertiser, and has been prominent in
journalism for 80 years past.
Mr.. Watkins was a brother of Mr..
Watkins of this county.--ED.
Cleveland Banner: The rate wal
between competing railroad lines has
brought freight rates from New York
to Chattanooga down to 40 cents for
first class, second-class, 80 cents; third
class, 80 cents; fourth>class, % cents;
fifth.class, 25 cents; sixth-class, II
cents.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-03-29
No. 8.

140 acres on Manchester road, Smiles from
McMinnville and ~ miles from Smartt's
Station ON good road; rs to 80 acres cleared
and under good fence, balance in good tim.
Der; has two acres in apple trees, good frame
house (six rooms) nearly new, fine sulphur
spring and an abundance of other water, red
clay subsoil. Productive land. Price $40
per acre, part on time.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-03-29
No. IL.

156 acres miles from McMinnville, l
mile from Crisp Springs, double frame house
with four rooms, good cistern, 400 apple trees.
20 acres cleared and under fence, balance in
timber. Price $1,000.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-03-29
No. H..

A farm of 1875 acres, miles below Rock
Island depot, on the Caney Fork river, in
Warren county, mile below the Great Ca.
ney Fork Falls. 40 acres cleared and under
fence, balance open timber land. Lag house
with two rooms; stable; $50 fruit trees. A
fine range for hogs. Price 800 cash.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-03-29
No. 10.

20 acres of woodland about miles from
Morrison, two or three springs, good timber
and pretty building site. Price 5000 cash.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-03-29
No. IL.

4 farm of 100 acres, 1 4 miles north of Nc.
Minnville, story fpme house of rooms,
wagon house, smoke house, barn, etc. 900
fruit trees, good well, 3springs, good fences,
80 acres in timber, balance cleared. A good
farm and pleasant home. Price 81, 100 cash.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-03-29
No. 4.

A farm of 971a acres, miles west of Nc.
dwelling house of six I rooms' kitchen BARN.
and two log tenementIhouses; about 20 acres
cleared, all under good fence, good orchard,
cistern, a large never-failing spring of free.
stone water. Price and terms on application.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-03-29
No. 3.

A farm Of 175 acres, u miles from Nc.
Minnville on the Petty Gap road, good corn
and wheat land, finely watered and timbered,
a good frame house; a desirable farm. Price
and terms on application.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-03-29
No. Is.

The residence of w. C. Davis, on Spring
street, in MeMinnvile. Two story frame
dwelling s rooms, with halls and porches,
good well, large yard and garden, good sta
Bile building. Price $1350.00 cash.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-03-29
No. 3.

$50 acres in Van Buren, county, IA miles
from McMinnville. Two log houses, orchard,
Is acres cleared, three springs, fine poplar
and chestnut timber. Price $3.50 90.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-03-29
SnRSCRIpTTON PRICE.
OUR AGENTS.

The following agents are authorized to
receive and receipt for subscriptions to the
STANDARD:
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-26

We are in need Of money, anu we u'aNe
an appeal to our patrons to pay up their
dues and relieve our necessities. We
need the money to pay for a new power
nr,ss which we have just gotten In, ana
far which we have to pay the cash. There
are several hundred persons who owe us
from two to twenty dollars, aud If they
all pay up promptly we shall be saved
trouble. We shall he as glad TO near
from the man who owes two dollars us
from the man who owes twenty, Tor IL all
counts. We would therefor ASK all who
are behind in subscription, or VINO owe
for advertising, job work, &c, to send or
bring us the amount of their Indebtedness
at once. We hope all will come forward
and settle, and then we will not bore them
by ALWAYS dunning for money.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-26
The Graded SchOOI.-On Tuesday

afternoon last the pupils OF the Graded
School gave nice little entertainment,
consisting of singing, declarations and
Dialogues. There were il great many
present, aud the little folks all did re-
markably we'll, and all connected with
the school were highly gratitieG with the
exercises.
At the conclusion of the programme,
Prof Jos. McMurran, by request of the
teachers and pupils, and in their name,
presented Mr.. Latimer, the retiring prin-
cipal, with q handsome gold watch chain
as memorial of their esteem and love,
which he accepted In very feeling man
ner. Mr. Latimer's retirement from the
school is source Of regret To all, but
they wi sh him abundant success i'm his
new occupation. His successor, MIR. Geo.
". Banks, is well known in this comma
nifty as very worthy young man and "A
most successful teacher He takes charge
OF the school the first of January next,
and its patrons and officers have every
assurance that he will discharge his du
ties faithfully and we'll.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-26
An Interesting lem. :


Randall, a well-known Southern poet, and
the author of the song, "Maryland, My
Maryland" writes as follows to the At
lanta (Ga.) Chronicle and Constituencies,
from Washington, under date of Dccem-
Der 10th;
Gus. fifty years ago, Professor Joseph
Henry. then professor at Princeton Col
lege. used to exhibit TO his students an
electrical apparatus of his own designing
bv which. with the aid of bells, intelli-
gent symbols were transmitted. This WAS
the first practical hint of the telegraph,
afterwards perfected, or rather improved
by Morse. Col. A. II. BOteler, who was
one of Professor Henry's students, tells
me that his teacher used to say: Il know
not what this force may accomplish in the
future, but would not be surprised ut any
marvellous Development We all know
how wonderfully the old scientists pre-
dction has been realized, and in no more
startling or dramatic manner than a Pres
ident in Washington, with the touch of a
finger, starting the gigantic machinery Of
the Worries Fair at New Orleans. The
assemblage witnessing this novel feat was
brilliant and distinguished one. Among
the brightest and handsomest of the spe
cial guests of the president, was the bril-
liant daughter Of Col. Boleler, Mrs. Char
lotte johnson, who has, in health or
sickness, proved herself the kind and use
full friend of all the many Southern people
who come to Washington, anG especially
those who reside at the Metropolitan
Hotel "
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-26
An End 10 Bone Screaming.

Edward Shepherd, of Harrisburg, H.,
says: Having received so much benefit
from Electric Bitters, feel it my duty to
let suffering humanity know it. Have
had a running sore oil my leg for eight
years; my doctors told me | would have
to have the bone scraped or leg amputated.
l used, instead, three bottles Of Electric
Bitters and seven boxes Bucklen's Arnica
Salve. and my leg is now sound and we'll. >
Electric Ritters are sold ut fifty cent a
bottle, and Bucklen's Arnica Salve at 25c
Der box by j. G.. Gibson.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-26
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

ESrLER HoTEL-B. f. GRAVES, PROP R,
c. w. Green, Baltimore; {. +. Bier
shing. Hagerstown. Nd; Mrs. Rutledge,
Miss Rutledge, Z. Rutlcdge, l.. NJ. Ben
der. Martinsburg, ". Va; p. Flynn, j.
Flynn, Harper's Ferry, W. Va; j. Dow,
Philadelphia.
CENTRAL HoTEL.-MRs. y. ID. LEE, PROP.
J.P. Cline. G. W. Swiger, MartinShurg.
w. Va; j. c. WinktieId and wife, Cham
burg. Pa; j. c. West, Bristol, Va. L.
Feelemyer, +. +. Thomas, Baltimore; q.
n. Custard, Philadelphia.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-26
Dress Goods Dress Goods !
Alp. A. BRUGR's, Hagerslown.

Notwithstanding the fact mat the season il
|uow well advanced, and that our sales H.
Dress Fabrics of all kinds have been unpre-
|cedented, we are yet showing unhroken lines
If shades in materials of all kinds. New ar
rivals are almost daily, and this week We
open as special bargains
A line of Ladies' "a Dress Fllnnels at I5c.
a line OF Flannel Srrges 80 in. wide at S5c.
these are acknowledged Gy Nil 10 he the mos
desirable and cheapest materials That hav'
been offered this -clsOn.
A full lur of color- in ASTRACiAN, now
VERY much used Tor Dress Trimming.
A large assortment of Jersey FlAnueIs il
beautiful Omhre stripes. Latest novelty foT
aides Jackets and chldren's Wrappings anC
Dresses.
A full line of col0rs in Satin Bcrhrr hand
,ome material, very desirable, al 81 %.
OTIOMANS in all shades
6-4 Tricot Cloths in al. shades
FOules in all shades.
Cataines in all shades
only COMPLETE STOCK OF BLACK
GOODS IN THIS MARKET.
New arrivals of Ladies' ClOaks Just Openec
t 81 25 per yard Best values in the market.
Seal Pushes for Ladies' Cleaks, all grades
Black A-trlchan in all qualities for Cloal
trimming ALSO Fur in all widths.
Handsome line Of woven BROCADF SILK
in blacks and colors. Pain Vel.
vets and VelveteenS in all shades Il qualities
SILKS! SILKS! SILKS
Never before has our stock OF Silks been OF
such superior quality at the prices as they
are this season Our 81 ColOred Silks cannot
be surpassed for excellence of quality dnd
|oeauty Of finish. Every dress is warranted &c
wear, and should it fail 10 do so We cheer
|fuly replace it, Black silks, guaranteed t.
wear, from 81 up to 81 Ladies desiring 10
purchase dress during the month OF Decem-
Der will find with MS every advantage in h,
say of fun stock aud bottom prices Do MOI
all To call before buying.
T. 4. RRUGH
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-26
An Important Discovery.

The most important discovery is that
which brings the most good to the greater
number. DR.. Kings New Discovery fOr
Consumption, coughs, aud colds, Will
preserve the health and save life, AMI is a
priceless boon to the afflicted. Not only
does it positively cure consumption, but
coughs, colds, bronchitis, asthma, hoarse-
ness, and all affections OF the throat, chest,
and lungs, yield at once To its wonderful
curative powers. If you doubt this, get
trial bottle free, at DR.. j. U. Gibson 5
drug store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-26
abou, Taxes.-Some of the OF

ponents of the steam engine have been
working on the taxpayers by telling
them that their taxes will be increased 10
an awful extent. 4 colored man who
owns property to the amount of about
5000 was told that his taxes would be in
creased four or five dollars. For the ben
eft of those taxpayers who do not know,
we will state that the increased tax on
mali who has 800 worth of property will
be $ cents; on 5000, Is cents; $500, "a
cents; $500, 40 cents; $1,000, so cents;
81 1000, $I.6O; 1000 1920. Vote for the
steam fire engine!
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-26

Lycurgus Yates was shot in the neck
and killed Friday night at Rectortown,
Fauquier county, Va, by Samuel Jack
son. Jackson put Yates out of his bar,
when the latter insulted him. Jackson
then sho him through the window.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-26
Balloon A.cension.-On Satr

Balloon AscensiOn.-On Saturday
evening, December 9th, about seven
O'Clock, there will be "A balloon ascension
in Shepherdstowm. MIR. John II. Duke
handsome balloon, which he will send up
from College Square at the hour named.
The balloon is daisy" and as It
ascends there will be a discharge OF fire.
works from it. Everybody is invited to
witness it. II any one desires to go up in
the balloon they will be allowed to DO so.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-26
,herArrumen,.-The escape {

Another Areumeni.-The escape Of
smoke through the wall from defective
flue on the east side of the Lee Hall
Building, in wich the Spirit office is loca-
ted, caused ali alarm OF fire on Sunday
morning last. 1t was very fortunate that
theLe was nothing more serious, as our
hand engines were frozen up, and had
there been an actual fire there is no tell
ing what damage might have been done.
The circumstance proved Il strong argu-
ment i'm favor of a steamer.-Spirit.
We might add that this can be taken as
an argument applying to Shepherdstown
also. We would like to know, as a mat
ter of curiosity, how our old hand-engine
would have worked during the cold
weather of last week. Would the boys
have hung on to it, freezing as they work
ed? Not much.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-26
Winter JUST Begun.-Last Sunday

December 2lst, at five O'Clock in the morn
ing the sun entered the sign CapricOrnus,
and winter begun. 1t is popular mistake
to class December among the winter
months, when, as will be apparent, only
the last ten days of it really belong to that
inclement season. The true winter
months are January, February ant March.
AT IL p. M. OF the 2lst of December the
sun was in perigee, or at its nearest to the
earth, approaching on that day some
3, SOC, 900 miles closer 10 us than lie was
OIL the first day OF SUMMERTIME Goth of
June. 1t seems queer that the solar orb,
from which we derive our heat, should be
nearest to us in the coolest weather, bnt
such is inlisputably the case.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-26

Hogs raised about distilleries are very
often subject to Inflammation of the lungs
and liver. These troubles may be easily
avoided by keeping Days Horse and Cat
tie Powder in their swill. One package
to the barrel, or pro rata, is the proper
quantity.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-26

TO cure an ordinary cough or cold take
one dose of DR.. Wistar's Balsam of Wild
Cherry before going to bed at night. 1t
will cause suspension OF nervous eNcit-
ability, allow you sweet rcpoSe, and by
morning the cough will be gone. Ii is
the best and therefore cheapest cure for
coughs, colds and consumption; is sold
by druggists generally, and ought to be
found in every intelligent household.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-26
RucI.Ien,s Arnica SaIve.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains:,
corns, and all skin erMptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price - cents per
box. For sale by J. q. Gibson.