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The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-02-16
SMALL CHANGE.

Muddy
Weather.
All of the sick we are glad to learn
are getting well.
The temperature of the water in
the public well on Main street is 5S
degrees.
Quite number of our farmers at
tended the Farmers and Dairymen's
convention.
The universal expression is, that
the mud has been deeper the past
week than ever known before.
The Board of Ma yor andAldermen,
at the regular meeting last Monday,
declared the front wall of the recently
burned Jordan block dangerous and
ordered it torn down.
A number of colored women en-
gagged In a general row Sunday night.
No one seriously hurt. Several dol,
lars as fines were paid to the Mayor
Monday for the privilege.
There are several darkies in town
without any visible means of living.
They won't work, don't pay their poll
taxes, neither state and county or cor
poration, and VIC are informed that
unless they pay up their taxes and 60
to work, and that right early, the vae
grant law will be enforced against
them.
The senior editor of this office de-
parted on the early train Tuesday, to
attend the Conventions at jackson.
He was due to return Thursday at
noon. Either the burdens of honor
conferred by the K. P. Grand Lodge,
the "sumptuous repast, at Tomlin's
Hall. or the desire to help finish up
the creamery business caused the de-
lay. His better half, who followed
him. Wednesday, brought him in
twelve or eighteen hours late, between
two suns. An explanation is in order.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-02-16
Knights Of Pythias.

The Grand Lodge met in Jackson
Tuesday, and had an interesting ses-
sion. Hon. Hugh c. Anderson de-
livered the annual address Wednes>
day night. The knights then march
ed to Tomlin's Hall, where Launcelot
Lodge had spread royal banquet,
which was heartily enjoyed by all
present.
The following are the grand officers
for the ensuing year:
w. r. Carlile, P. G. c.; Geo. E.
Seay, G. c.; Laps. D. McCord,
G. V. c.; N. M. Neil, e. P; w.
A. Wade, G. NJ. f.; r. L. g. White,
G. K. r. g.; W. III. Atkinson, &. M
A.; John r. Alston, g. 1. g.; HI. w.
Morgan. G. o. G.
The Grand Lodge adjourned
Thursday to meet At Gallatin nexl
year the third Tuesday in May.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-02-16
THE CONVENTION AT JACKSON.

The Farmers and Dairymen's Con-
vention, composed of many citizens of
Madison and surrounding conuties
and about four hundred farmers from
Iowa, Illinois and the northwest, met
at Kings Opera House, Wednesday
the 18th. Col. A. j. McWhirter was
elected chairman, and L. G. Long,
secretary.
Col. Robt. Gates read letter from
Governor Bate, expressing regret at
not being able to attend the coaven>
ton. Col. McWhirter read an ad.
dress of welcome, to which happy re-
sponses were mads.by Messrs. War
ner, Wallace, Sampson and Coffin, of
Iowa, and Mr.. Brummell, of Illinois.
Addresses were made at night by
Col. r. NJ. Littler, secretary Of the
National Dalrymen's Association, and
DR.. A. w. Hawkins and g. d. Sher.
wood, of Tennessee.
On Thursday our Northern friends
exhibited dairy products and applian>
ces fer manufacturing the same; al
so our people had on exhibition many
Tennessee products. Speeches were
made oy Mr.. Wallace and Mr.. Cof
fin of Iowa, and Mr.. Day, Buffalo, NJ
Y, ALSO by Col. Cockrell, Hons. A. S.
Colyar, Wise A. Cooper, P. j. Glass,
B. A. Enloe and many others whose
names want of space forbids us to
notice. All in all the convention was
a grand success aud promises to re>
suit in much good in the way of ma
terial prosperity as well as strengthen.
ing the ties of friendship between the
citizens of the North and South.
Capt. A. w. Loving was represen-
tative from Prospero Lodge to the
Grand Lodge at jackson. Other
past chancellors were also in attend
dance.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-02-16
CITY DIRECTORY.
CITY OFFICERS.

CITY OFFICERS.
d. B. Bryant. City M arsh al. -,
j.. II. Blsnkinsh p. J. ?. Rhodes. h W.
Deshong, r. f. llaun. !. N. Stone and D. A.
Taylor. Aldermen.
CHURCHES.
Baptist-Church street. J. P. Weaver, pas
tor. Preaching every Sunday morning aud
evening. Prayer m Getting w odnesday evening.
Methodist-North Main street. r. Nj. King,
pastor. Preaching every Sunday morn ng an
evening. Prayer nesting wednesday even,
ing. sunday school am.
Cumberland Presbyterian-South Main ST.
J. D. Lewis, pastor. Prsaching every sun :
day morning and evening. Prayer meeting
Tuesday evening. Sunday school Gam.
MAsoNs.
Milan Lodge. No. I9l--M. D. L. Jordan. w.
MS. II. Hale, Secretary. Meets 1st Wednes-
day in each n0n'hi k.efH.
Liberty Lodge. No. 453-M- d. L: Jordan.
Dictator: W. II. Coley, Reporter. Lodge meets
srst and third Friday nightsin each month.
LOO 0.F.
Milan Lodge, mo. 155-Mests every Wednes-
day night. J. H. Holt. N. e.,J ID. Dickin-
U.O.G.C.
MilanLodss No. 7o--a. G.. Mitchell. N; e.;
VII. Algea, R. Ledge meets and and 4th
MsAix nights in each month.
X. ofP.
Prospero Lodge, No. 24-A. B. Conlsy. @. c..
WA. W ade, X. h. S. Meets every Thurs
day night.
40 U. W.
stonswall Lodge. No. s0-S. II. Hale. N W :.
". Y. Williamson. Recorder. Assb thiFs
and faurth Friday nights.
X. and L. Of II.
NJ oe-Mnat. Arat auA thirs
MoAday nights in each month. W. A. wade
p; Ii. L. Dickinson. Secretary
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-02-16
The Weather.

The gloom which has spread over
mother earth for the past few weeks
has been almost intolerable. First,
intensely cold, then excessively warn
with rain, mud and slush. The sun
only now and then dimly showing its
face to remind us that he still holds
an existence in the great universe.
But while it is only fitting time to
remain within doors and keep warm
fires, no one need be idle, We
should be storing our minds with use,
ful knowledge, so that when the sun
shines. as hssursly will again, We will
be better equipped for the duties be.
fore us. This is an age OF progress,
and development, and those who are
not gathering new ideas as we move
rapidly along will be left far behind.
Especially is this applicable to the
farmer whose talent can be proftably
engaged at all seasons.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-02-16

For the approaching Great Festi-
val of Mardi-Gras at New Orleans.
Tuesday, February 26th, the Illinois
Central r. R., will make rate of
S12.40 from Milan to New Orleaus
and return. Sale of tickets to COM
mence February 18th and continue
until the 26th, Gnclusive). Good to
return until March Sd. For program
Of the Festivities, see large bills ad-
vertising same. A. II. HANSON,
Genl. Pass. Agent.
E. M. Brown,
Ticket Agent l. G. R.R., Milan.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-02-16

There has been some rumor to the
effect that would resign my posi-
ton in the school. l desire to say
that l will hold my grip until 1
think the patronage will not justify
me in remaining.
JOHN G. LANGsToN.
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Pulling for the Shore.
VIM. p. HILL.

Tom Harrison will have to close his
house right soon (if the Sheriff dont)
and pull his goods together, so plas-
terers and carpenters can shelve the
house. He has 1000s of all kinds of
stuff here that will be sold regardless
of cost. Come see the bargains offered.
DEsKoNG IL DICKINSON.
for T. HARRISON
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-02-16
Atmospheric Changes.

Tom Harrison refuses to speak this
week. But we say he has about 1000
pair of Boots and Shoes in boxes with
out tops, slightly dusty, that ought
to be sold at some price. Every body's
chance, and mutual interest at stake.
Call quick.
DEsHoNG Il DICKINSON,
for I. HARRISON.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-02-16
FOR SHERIFF.

Editor Exchange; Through your paper !
wish to say to tho voters OF Giesen cpunty. sns
a,sstion' Sn iSSa I was born and raised in this
soSnty father \ p Es%ssyY' ssysssY nSntR aaUtRRs
mosed os nos' q. Denuty Sheriff, and feel compe-
tsnt to iii the office, and If elected will d,s- Us
charee the duties incumbent upon me TO the
best of my ability. Very kesp AusRy
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-02-16
Assignee's Notice.

All those indebted to Arch Jordan
will please come forward and settle
there Indebtedness at once, as l am
compelled tc close this business up.
Come on and save cost.
T.. A. COLLINS, Assignee.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-02-16
Shipping Cattle to Kentucky.

The business of selling cattle in
Gibson and other counties in West
tennessee, to be shipped to the blue
grass regions Of Kentucky has been
carried on until the scarcity Of beef
cattle and milch cows should arrest
the attention Of all our people, and ss>
pscially the farming community.
Not day pass but that We see car
loads passing over the l.. d N. road.
1t is claimed by some farmers that
buying up posr yearlings and feeding
for ak or twelve months is one of the
most profitable investments and re-
quiring less attention than almost any
business in this portion Of the state,
and if little of his money was sx-
pended in seeding few acres in clo>
YER, grasses, ETC., he would more than
double his profits in twelve months.
Our home markets could supply their
customers with quality of beef that
would be luxury instead of the
tough steak that nearly takes out our
eye teeth. We know of no section OF
country that can more easily be made
to supply stock feed than W est Tennes
see, and while we have been guilty Of
many blunders in business way, We
think this one of the worst suicidal ot
all.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-02-16
Personal.

Hon. B. A. Enloe gave this Office
a call yesterday.
Miss Annie Coleman, of this city,
is visiting relatives in Cairo, Ill
DIR. Conley left last Sunday for
Texas, where he has gone prospecting.
Miss Mary McKelvy, of Lavinia,
has been visiting friends here this
week.
DR.. J. E. d. Scott and w. NJ. Nc
Call, Esq, of Humboldt, were in
town Wednesday.
Mr.. w. K. Bryant, of Hazen, Sta
ton, Ark, formerly of this place, is
visiting relatives here.
Mr.. Jack Flowers, an ex.cadet of
the University of Tennessee, is visi>
ting w. l.. Hansbro here.
Recorder Stark and Mr.. r. w.
Brooks, of Jackson, honored this of.
fee with call last Saturday.
The Rev. Isaac Emory, Missionary
American Sunday School Union,
Knoxville, called on US last Monday.
Hon. Dorsey B. Thomas, represen>
tative from Humphreys county, pass
ed here Thursday on his way to
jackson.
Mr.. N. Day, Jr., of Buffalo, N. Y,
called on US Monday, and gave US
some valuable figures on the sorghum
sugar interest.
d. g. Ray, real estate agent at
Shelbyvills, Tenn, and correspondent
of the Nashville Banner, called on
us Wednesday, on route to the cons
vsntion at Jackson.
Prof B. F. Hooker, who was in
attendance at the K. p. Grand
Lodge at jackson, stopped over here
on his return, and was heartily greet
ed by his many friends.
Commissioner A. j. NcWhirter,
A. S. Colyar, of the American, and
G. r. Merrill, of the World, spent 4
few hours here this week, on their way
to the convsntion at jackson.
Mr.. Isham Matthews, of Triune,
Williamson county, Mr.. E. D. Mat
thews, of Nashville, and Miss Lizzie
Matthews, of Chapel Hill. visited
their sister-Mrs. Murph Reid-thi.
week.
| Louis j. Brooks, of the West Ten.
nsssee Wing, Jackson, called on u.
Wednesday, on his return from Wash.
ington City, where he had been At
tending the Mississippi River Con,
vention.
Mayor Hale, Postmaster Pearce, Y
l.. Ware and j. P. Rhodes met the
Iowa oxcursionists Wednesday morn.
| ing at Martin, and invited them to
visit Milan while in Tennessee, sew
eral of whom agreed to do so.
The Exchange Office was honorsd
last Monday by call from Hon. s.
F. Wilson, Judge Sesy and Mr.. King
of Gallatin, Mr.. Long, of Nashville
J aAd DR.. Howell, of Brownsville, al
en- route to the Grand Lodge, K. P
at jackson. They were all worthy
representations of that knightly order
jackson Wing: Mrs. Ssllis I. Elan
iksn, mother of Rev. F. P. Flaniken
of this city, died of congestion at hel
} home near Upton Station, Shelby
county, last Monday. Mr.. Flaniksr
was summoned by telegram on Sunday
' evening and left Immediately, arriv
ing at her bedside about twenty nin
utss before she expired.
Mr.. James Bell, of Deep River
Iowa, one of the excursionists, stop
ped here last Wednesday and will re
main several days. He is inspect
ing this county with view of pur
chasing farms for himself and severa
otherswho contemplate coming south
We join in extending him a hearty
welcome in our midst and feel sure h,
. will be pleased with our soil and peo
pie.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-02-16
LNNOU NCEMENTS.
FOR CONGRESS-.

NcOPER.-ws are authorized to snneuuce
~ Hos. Y iss A. Cooper as candidats isf
sengress in this, the MINI: ,S. ns".sl
.ratia Convention.
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A HANDSOME TESTIMONIAL.

Prof. Hill:-We regret your de-
parture, and are not willing that you
should leave us without some ex-
preston ofour appreciation of the in>
terest you have taken in aud the kind
ness you have shown to us since you
became our teacher. The little gift
we hope you will appreciate it as to-
ken of our esteem and best wishes,
and when your Thoughts recur to your
labors here, may you feel that they
were not in vain and may you have
pleasant memories Of your pupils.
Addis Harris, May Jordan,
Ena Lovelace, Alma Lovelace,
Leila Danner, Mollie Pearcs,
Mamie Hutcherson, Jennie Black,
Ella Hutcherson, Hassie Sims,
Hattie Dickinson, Edna asHaun,
Laura Williamson, Bette BRYANT.
Nora Holt, Ames Holt,
Hattie Chambers, Lille Hardy,
Ethel Pearce, Fora Pearce,
Estelle Bledsoe, Alice Karnes,
Cora Peoples, Maud Coley,
Ernest Jackson, Jimmie Black.
To my Dear Pupils.
Words cannot express my appreci.
alton of the beautiful charm and the
kind note which accompanied it. 1
wear the charm that it may constants
ly remind me of your bright and hap.
py faces, and oftentimes, when labor
grows heavy, it will enable me to be-
guile weary hour. l will preserve
the little note as the best evidence /
have that my life as school teacher
has not been a failure. And now,
wishing for each of you, happy home
in time and eternity, l am with CRATE.
ful remembrance,
Your teacher,
VIM. p. HILL.
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ALL OVER THE SOUTH.

DR.. Duncan's Famous Liver and Kidney
Medicine Is now sold all over the South. It
never flils to regulate the Bowels, cures Cen
stipation, and acts directly en- the Liver and
Kidneys. Sold by Stewart i Dannsr.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-02-16
CuRE For CROUP.

That most dangerous and dreadful disease,
so fatal in many cases. quickly cured by DR..
DuEean's Cough Balsam. For sale by Stew
art 4 Danner.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-02-16

DIR. DUNoAN'S COUGH BALSAM.
This celebrated remedy will care the wors.
Cough in shortest time. 1t is pleasant to take.
Fer sale by Stewart K Dahner.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-02-16

IN0R SALE. -l50 acres. one mile from the
II corporete limits of milan; 100 acres clear
stock farm. Has a log dwelling house on IL.
Can be divided into three good little farms.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-02-16
FOR SALE.

MAGISTRATES WARRANTS AND EA-
MI ECUTIONS at Greatly Reduced Rates.
kp ply at this Office.
NLD NEWSPAPERS. GOOD TO PUT
under carpets, paper walls, clean vim
aovs lamp chimneys. etc. Call ~ this shcs.
ID IANO.-A good piano forsale cheap. APP
II ply at this ONCE.
yTyEN HOUSES 4 LOTS IN MILAN: WILL
be sold very low. o. VI. HALLSTkoM.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-02-16

Our Local freight trains will not run on
Sunday a hereto fore.
o. .F.CANTWELL. Ticket Agent.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-02-16
Low Excursion Rates to New Orleans.

for T. HARRISON
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-12-06

The report of the Utah Commission
will be read with interest. 1t dis
closes the results of recent legislation
looking to the prevention and pun
shment of polygamy in that Territory
/ still believe that IL that abominable prao-
tice can be suppressed by law 1t can only
be by the most radicei legislation consistent
with the restraints of the Constitution.
again recommend, therefore, that Congress
assume absolute political control of the Ter
ritory OF Utah and provide for the appoint
ment of commission with such Govern
mental powers as in Its Judgment may justly
and wisely be put into their hands.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-12-06


Allusion has been made already to the cir.
cumstances that both as between different
Indian tribes and as between Indians and
the whites, the past year has been one of un.
broken peace. In this circumstance the
President is glad to find justification for the
policy of the Government in dealing with the
Indian question and confirmation of the
views which were fully expressed in my first
recommendation to the Forty seventh Con-
gress. The Secretary urges anew the
enactment of a statute for the pun
ishment of crimes committed on In
dian reservations, and recommends the
passage of the bill now pending in
the House of Representatives for the pur-
chase of a tract of 5000 square miles from
the Sioux reservation. Both these measures
are worthy of approval. | concur with him
also in advising the repeal of the pre- emp
ton law, the enactment of statutes resolving
the present legal complications touching
lapsed grants to railroad companies, and the
funding of the debt of the several Pacific
Railroads under such guaranty as shall eff
fectually insure its ultimate payment.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-12-06


/ concur with the Secretary of the Treas
ury In recommending the immediate suspen-
sion of the coinage of silver dollars and of
the issuance of silver certificates. This is a
matter to which in former communications
have more than once invoked the attention of
the National Legislature. 1t appears that
annually for the past six years there have
been coined in compliance with the require
ments of the act of February 2Sth, 1873, more
than twenty seven million silver dollars. The
number now outstanding is reported by the
Secretary to be nearly 100000, whereof
but little more than 10000, 000 or less than
twenty two per cent, are In actual circula-
ton. The mere existence of this fact seems
to me to furnish of itself cogent argu-
ment for the repeal of the statute which
has made such fact possible, but there
are other and graver considerations that
tend in the same direction. The Secretary
ayows his conviction that, unless this coin
age and issuance of silver certificates be
suspended, silver is likely at no dis
tant day to become our sole metallic
and the impairment of National credit that
oVerestimated. hope that the Secretary
circulation of the 81 and 81 notes will receive
your approval. 1t is likely that a considera.
bic portion of the silver now in the vaults of
the Treasury might find its way into cur
rency.
TRADE DOLLARS.
While trade dollars have ceased, for the
present at least, to be an element of active
disturbance in our currency system, some
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-12
A Busy Place.
Summary of the shipbnilding Operations
in Progress mt Bath, Me.

A tour of the shipyards Of Bath, reveals
good showing for 1884 in the shipbuilding in
dusty. At Rogers yard dozen men were
employed in the mill, saving out knees and
getting ready other material. At Chapman
& Blair's yard the large 24O0-ton ship was tim
bered out, ceiled up, and was being planked.
This vessel is of magnificent proportions and
Is being thoroughly built of the best material.
Between fifty and sixty men at this yard are
employed. The wages range from $3.50 to $3.50
day. At the New England Shipbuiding
Companies yard the 1400-ton side-wheeler for
the International Steamship Company was
timbered out. She is Of about the same model
as the State of Maine, though not so large,
and will run between Portland and st. John.
The keel for a propeller of 1900 tons was
stretched. This steamer will be employed in
trade between Boston and the West Indies.
A schooner of 450 tons for Baltimore parties
was timbered out, ceiled up and being planked.
A schooner of 600 tons for Dover parties was
half timbered out. At the railway the City
of Augusta has just been slid into the river,
and caulkers were at work upon her sides.
The schooner Matte A. Franklyn of Boston
was also Just of the railway, where she had
George w Hawley last week. A brlgantine,
the Ernest, of New York, was hauled at noon
Wednesday on the railway for repairs. The
schooner j. M. Hayes was discharging hard
pine at the wharf.
at Arthur Sewall and Co.'S yard over one
hundred men were employed on the handsome
2500ton ship and schooner of $50 tons. The
ship was timbered out and keelson In, and
will probably be launched the last of October.
Her name and captain have not been deter
mined. The schooner was timbered out, deck
frames and some ceiling in. Both ship and
schooner are owned by the firm, e. & A.
Sewall. at Johnson's yard schooner of 500
tons was ceiled up and about half planked At
the yard Of B. W. & Fl. It. Morse schooner of
600 tons was timbered out and partially planked
At McDonald's yard, the largest ship said to
have ever been built in New England was tim
bered out, ceiled up and half planked, and
will be launched the middle of October and
cost from $3.50. 900 to $175, 900. Eighteen tons
of iron alone have been used in stra piping her
frame. This concern is said to be the only
firm of shipbuilders in New England that
straps with iron their sailing vessels. The
ship will measure from 200 to $500 tons. At
John G. Morse's yard at Winnegance bark
entiDe of 700 tons was timbered out and keelson
in
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-12
RUSSIAN PETROLEUM.
1t Cannot Bear the American Market at
Present-Encreasing Exportz

PIrTsBURG, Pa, Sept 1.-THE United Press
cable, announcing that Russian petroleum has
been laid down in Germany seventy confines
cheaper per barrel than the American article,
has caused considerable comment in the oil re-
gions. Mr.. Fred Fisher, a "bear" Of long
standing, and heavy producer said today:
Russian oil yields only % per cent of illumi-
mating OIL while American crude Yields rs per
cent. The time has not yet come for Russia
to bear our market, but it will come some day
A prominent bull said: sit is only necessary
to look back at the statistics of our EXPORT
trade to see at once that there is no fear Of its
being damaged by competition with Russian
petroleum. The expectations from the old
ports on the continent for the week ending on
Saturday last were some 81 600 barrels as
against Sc 600 barrels for the same week last
year. In fact we are shipping to Europe II
per cent more refined than we were last year,
and judging from the present increase in bust
ness, the shipments for 1884 will probably be
over 20 per cent in excess of those in 1883.
Our trade with Asia, Africa and Australia is
steady increase during the past eight or nine
years. In 1875. the shipments to those coun-
tries were 1,454,533 ten-gallon cases. The
Australian business is increasing very rapidly,
and shippers also expect to work up a very
large trade with China. With these facts In
view, we do not anticipate any serious results
from con- petition with Russian petroleum. We
lost the Russian trade some six or seven years
ago, when it did not amount to much. 1t has,
OF course, greatly increased since then, but as
long as we are increasing our exports some 20
per cent per annum we are all right.