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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-05-23

The vemoned shaft hurled at the scrofu-
lous girl-the pitiless cries of that pale and
hereditary blood taint-the groans of that
stout man confined with running foul ulcers
the wailings of that wife Frustrated with
the pangs of rheumatism-the circulating
agonies of those suffering from chronic kid
ney troubles, the sleepless nights of those
children terrified with that itching humor
of the skin-the wild and wierd appearance
of those unfortunate victims to all forms of
syphilis-these and all other similar dis.
eases indicate an impure condition of the
blood, all of which can be cured in an in
credibly short time by the use of b. b. b.,
the concentrated blood purifier of the day.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-05-23

shrub reaches the hight Of six or eight
feet, and has very thick, evergreen
leaves. The name Of the genus is
EiythrOrylon, which means redwood,
several of the species, natives of tropi>
cal countries, having wood of a red
color The specific name of the Peru.
Wan species, is that given to it by the
natives, hence its scientific name is
EiythrOrylOn coca. In its relationship
the shrub is nearest to the flax and the
geranium families. The shrub is cult.
waited in a rude manner by the natives,
who raise the young plants from the
seeds, to form plantations known as
COcdls. In from three to five years
from planting, the shrubs afford
gathering of leaves, and after that a
picking is made annually. The leaves
are mature when they break on being
bent. They are dried on platforms, or
on portion of ground made smooth
by stamping. The leaves when dry,
are packed in bales of about eighty
pounds, which are covered by coarse
cloth made by the natives. In this
form it is an important article of do
mestic traffic in Peru, and recently it
has been sent to this country and to
Europe in considerable quantities. The
wholesale value of the leaves is from
one dollar, to one dollar and fifty cents
per pound. In Peru, the use of Coca
is very general, especially among the
natives. The leaves, mixed with lime,
are chewed and the saliva swallowed,
the individual remaining quiet the
while. AS the enjoyment of the Coca
occurs four times each day, and each
time requires at least half an hour, it
causes no little interruption to work
and to trayel. The effects of Coca are
said to be most pleasurably intoxicat-
ing, and those who become addicted to
its use, rarely abandon it. 1t is claim
ed that by the use of Coca, the Peru>
VANS can perform great amount of
labor in the mines, and as porters in
carrying loads, upon very little food.
The active principle, Cocaine (not
"Cocoaine," as sometimes incorrectly
written), has been separated. The pro.
cess is expensive and the product small,
hence the price has been very high,
the salts of Cocaine having been sold
at over a dollar a grain. In view of
the probable increased demand for
Coca, it would beproper for the Depart
ment of Agriculture to consider the
possibility of successfully cultivatipg
the shrub within our own territory.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-05-23

Among the things that already eX-
list are healthy climate, a moder-
ately productive soil, well adapted to
all the principal grains, grasses and
vegetables common in this latitude,
a quiet, enterprising people, good
store, good school, and many other
advantages of which we feel proud.
Among the things of which we have
full assurance are a blacksmith shop,
a new dwelling, a bi-weekly mail,
and a new store. Our new dwelling
and store are to be owned by E. N.
wager.
Prof. II. A. Head was here last
week canvassing for his book, which
will soon be out. Among the SUBJ
scribers we noticed the names of Gov.
Bate and Col. Savage, the latter TAX
ing fifty copies.
A. M. and Bird WOmack, two Of
our sturdy farmers, are visiting in
Texas this month.
The smile on Billey Marler's face
met with mishap yesterday, having
made a collision on the back of his
Uranium. 1t is boy and weighs ten
pounds.
A little boy of Mr.. John Patrick's
is quite sick.
HENRY.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-05-23
Bald Knob.
To the Standard {:

To the Standard:
The past history Of this place, re-
markedly strange in some of its de
tails, is short, and by many of us,
only too well known. But to lift the
veil of futurity, look on the coming
years and see Bald Knob rs the next
decade willseeit, esthe prophetic
ability of your correspondent.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-05-23
Coca. What is Cocaine &?

American Agriculturist.
The discovery that Cocaine will
produce local anasthesia, or insensibili>
ty to pain, is next in importance to the
discovery of the properties of ether
Cocaine has of late been used in i'm
portant operations upon the eye; this,
and especially its recent employment
to allay the pain in the terrible disease
under which the illustrious patient,
General Grant, has suffered so long,
have given it unusual prominence. To
meet the popular desire to know some,
thing of this agent, we give an account
of the plant from which Cocaine is
derived. The earliest European trav.
ellers in Peru, mention the use, by the
natives, of leaf, which they chewed
to produce a stimulating effect, similar
to that of opium. The leaves, known
as Coca, are from a shrub which bears
the same native name, and is cultivated
in Huanuco, and other mountainous
PROVINCES in the Peruvian Andes,
which have an altitde of two to five
thousand feet above the sea. The
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-05-23
Commercial
MEANWHILE PRODUCE MARKET.
Corrected weekly by Mead & Ritchey.
OFFICE SOUTHERN STANDARD,

Corrected weekly by Mead & Ritchey
OFFICE SOUTHERN STANDARD,
McMinnville, May %, 1885.
Wheat and corn aretending higher.
From all sections of the country the
news comes that the present growing
wheat crop will be short. This gives
holders of wheat confidence, and
makes them hold above buyersviews.
Corn has steadily advanced, and by
those who have the best opportunity
to know, it is believed it will still go
higher. Corn and corn meal are now
retailing at IS cents per bushel. So
soon as the farmers begin to save
their hay, and oats come in, the de-
mand for corn will be less.
No change in the provision market.
Bacon and other hog products are too
low in proportion to the price of corn.
Poultry unchanged.
Eggs are in better demand, but no
change to report in prices.
Dried fruit nominal, there being no
demand for it at any price.
Stock peas are quite scarceand very
high.
Millet seed has advanced and are
now worth $3.50 per bushel.
Other articles are without material
change.
WHEAT GOAL 90 p bu
CoRN-white Toto IS,
FLoUR-new, $25O@sS 90 p 100 Tbs.
MEAL % bu. 7O@75c.
OATs-P bu. 5O@55
CHICKENS-Hens sc p ID
BUTTER-R h. II to 20
EGGs-f9 doz 6to &c.
GINsENG-59 ID. LOO to
BEEswAX-s9 ID. zoe.
FEATHERs-S9 ID. 40to
TALLow-B ID. SIC.
Green hides 5@6c. Grubby q of
LARD-B ID. &c.
BACON
Shoulders 6H
Hams 8
SIDES 90
Hog round
Wool, unwashed, 14@1Sc
tub washed, 20 to &c
Turkeys, &c per pound
Stock peas, to %
DRIED APPLEs-B b. to 1Mc.
Peaches to
Blacberries 6 to C.
Homestead Fertilizer, 225to $50 % 100
Irish potatoes cts. p bu.
Green Apples, to 90 per bushel.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-05-23

OfG12 young ladies who tainted
last year more than one-half fell into
the arms Of gentlemen. Only three
had the misfortune to fall on the
floor.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-05-23

We'll, well! Ladies Hose only
sec per dozen at Faulkner d Smiths.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-08-22
Ohio Democrats.

The Democratic State convention Of Ohio
re nominated Gov. Hoadlcy by reclamation
on Thursday, notwithstanding he did not de-
sire the nomination The party desired his
leadership in another campaign, and with
great enthusiasm chose him for second
term. As the Republicans have nominated
Judge Foraker, the leaders on each side are
the same as in 1888, and Democratic pros
poets are brighter now than then, when Hoad
ley had good majority.
The Democratic platform declares-"The
election and Inauguration of the Democratic
candidates for President and Vice President
of the United States and the wise administra
ton that has followed have already dispelled
the illusion that Democratic success is iDcon-
sistent with the business interests of the coun-
try or perilous to the rights of the freedmen.
The revival of prosperity and the increase in
the value of property have already begun to
demonstrate the beniheence of Democratic
principles, even before any session of Con-
gress has enabled the country to realize the
full fruition Of their application by legisla-
ton.
John G. Warwick, of Massillon, was renom-
mated for Lieutenant Governor, and the tick
ct was completed by the nomination of Peter
Brady for Treasurer, James Lawrence for
Attorney General, Hon. Charles d. Martin for
Judge of Supreme Court, long term; Gibson
Atherton for Judge of Supreme Court, short
term, and Henry Weible for member of the
Board ofPublic Works.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-08-22
Destructive Fire.

The Gettysburg, Pa, Compiler of August
Is, says About 10 o'clock on Friday night
the large bank barn on Mr.. John Hoover $
home place, iE Reading township, was found
to be on fire, and only by the most energetic
efforts were the six work horses gotten out,
everything else, one horse and two colts, eight
head of cattle, including three milch cows, a
hog or two, $50 bushels of old wheat and 100
bushels of old oats, lot of corn, the entire
hay and oats crops of the season, and all the
farm machinery and implements, farm and
spring wagons, threshing machine and power,
hardly a fork or shovel left, were consumed
With the barn and side buildings. The burn
ing barn (lQ8 feet long caused an unusually
great light, Fortunately the wheat crop was
stacked at some distance and escaped injury.
Mr.. Hooyer's loss is about $4,000, with an
insurance of over 81, 500 in the Liberty and
Independent Company of this county; The
family had retired an hour before, and have
no idea as to the origin of the fire.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-08-22
Grant Monument Fund.

The New York Correspondent of the Phil
adelphia Ledger, writing under date of Au-
gust the 18th, says: The Grant monument
fund has not reached 5000 yet. The few
subscriptions that are coming in are not only
small in amount, but ''few and far between"
and, though almost every man is asking some
other man to give, the popular Indifference
to the appeals of the committee are painfully
prominent The press, to their credit be it
spoken, are doing their best to relieve the
city which has taken upon itself the custody
of the old hero's remains from this reproach,
but with what effect we must wait and see.
The Erening Post thinks it is difficult to ac
count for the slow way in which subscriptions
are coming in, while the World, even more
outspoken, is prompted to ask, with an ap
parent feeling of indignation: SIS it not dis
graceful to the city and the State that in the
first two weeks of the existence of the Monu
ment Committee, when the death and burial
of the Union Commander were likely to open
mems hearts and purses, if they ever are to
be opened a paltry $37 900 only has been
collected? And in city where people build
residences at cost of two or three million
dollars and pay $4O0,OO0 for a yacht Is
there no patriotism and public spirit among
the wealthy? Must the Grant Monument
fund be a repetition of the Bartholdi Statue
of Liberty ?'
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-08-22
Maryland Crop Reports.

The August report on the condition of crops
throughout the United States, thus speak of
the prospects in this state The condition of
the corn crop is about per cent. below what
it was last year. yet, owing to the late rains OF
the I'd and Sd instant and the increased acre.
age, the corn crop of Maryland will exceed
by l0O, 900 bushels the crop Of 1884, and be
of equally good quality if no unforeseen acct
dent occurs. The oats crop was exception
ally good one Tobacco is very promising
and likely to be full and wellripened crop,
as far as can be expected from the lessened
area planted While the quantity of Mary
land tobacco has lessened, the quality has in
creased, yet its market value has not improv-
ed correspondingly. As to hay crops, limo
thy is good, but the crop is about one-fourth
short. The same may be said of clover hay.
Pastures, as rule, are poor all over the
State. With few occasional exceptions. The
late rains have no doubt revived them, and
they may improve as fall pastures. Grapes
are abundant and promise a fine yield. APP
pies are fair for an odd year, and will yield a
two third crop of good fruit. Peaches will
not be as abundant as was the early promise,
but they will be fine. This is already great
crop, and extending yearly over the State as
a money Welding crop.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-08-22
Cheap sympathy.

1t costs nothing to express sympathy, to get
up large funeral professions, &c., &C., which
are paid for by state and national govern
ments, but when the people as individuals are
appealed to for money, they are slow in re-
spending. When Gen. Grant died, in various
cities it was proposed to erect monuments to
his memory, but when the practical part OF
the movements had to be done-the raising
of the funds-the responses were few and
small. Even in the great and wealthy city OF
New York, the place that has the distinction
of being the last resting place of the remains
of the deceased soldier, those having the
monument fund ia charge are mortified with
the hardness with which the subscriptions are
made. But the admiring friends, whose sym
patty and admiration oozes ont when money
is needed, are now engaged in attending to
the financial affairs of the family. Although
Mrs. Grant has the guaranteed interest on the
Grant fund, subscribed by wealthy admirers
when Gen Grant retired from the Presidency,
amounting to SIG, 900 annually, and viii real
ize perhaps $3.50, 900 from the Generals book,
these friends in UOrds, are planning TO have
Congress pay to her Gen. Grants salary for
the year, amounting to at least $4,000, and
in addition vote her an annuity of $4,000
Congress should do no such thing. There is
no warrant for it to do so, and there is no
necessity. Mrs. Grant has more than enough
to live luxuriously, while thousands, who help
to support the government, can barely live at
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-08-22
Political Notes.

U. S. Senator Coke has begun an anti pro
hibition canvass in Texas.
The Prohibition State Convention of Mas
sachusetts will meet in Springfield on Sep
TENDER 10th. A full State ticket will be nom
mated.
The New York Democratic State Commit
tee at its meeting in Saratoga Tuesday night,
decided to hold the State Convention in Sar-
atoga on Thursday, September n.
A Washington dispatch to the Boston Post
says Gen. Benz. F. Butler has lately written
that if President Cleveland kept on as he had
begun he would prove the biggest and best
President that had occupied the White House
in recent years. In explanation ofhis change
of base as regards his opinion of Cleveland,
Gen. Butler is said to have remarked that his
estimate of the man had entirely changed
since he had become President, and that he
had no idea that Cleveland was made of such
stern stuff as his administration would indi-
cate, Gen. Butler furthermore says, accord
ing to the same authority, that Cleveland is
the master of his political household, and is
by all odds the biggest man connected in any
way with the administration.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-08-22
Candidates and Their Friends.

Since the meeting of the Democratic Gen.
trail Committee last Monday the merits Of
candidates have been much discussed. There
can be no objection to this, provided the dis
cussion is for the purpose of arriving at proper
conclusions. 1t is only unjust and harsh
criticism that is harmful. In this the friends
of some candidates have gone too far, and
have enlisted SO warmly in the interest of
their Elyorites that they think they cannot
endorse or support any other candidate. In
the first place, no Democrat should be gov
erned by personal likes and dislikes when he
acts for the public good. In the second
place, he should remember that the Demo-
cratic party owes no man anything, although
in bestowing favors the active supporter of
the party and its principles should have prece-
dence, and is generally given precedence. 1t
is not given him as right, but by general
consent, because of his steadfast adherence
to his convictions In the third place, he
should remember that the fate of the Demo-
cratic party does not hang on the success or
failure of any man to secure a nomination.
be ignored and a ticket nominated and elected.
1t is Democratic principles that moves the
masses, not individuals Candidates are
mere instruments put forward to carry out
principles and policies. If they are capable,
faithful and honest, the generality of Demo
Gratis care not what their names be. When
the Democratic party, through duly con-
stituted convention of representatives, selects
its candidates, and they measure up to the JEFF
fersonian test, the voters are satisfied and will
endorse their choice at the polls No Dem
oerat could do otherwise. If he ignores the
will of the majority and votes to suit his own
peculiar views, he is not Democrat and not
party man. No man of that kind has any
right to participate in primaries and conven-
tons.
We caution Democrats, therefore, not to
espouse too warmly the candidacy of any as
pirant. There are more candidates than
Offices to be filed, and some must fail of
nomination failure is no reflection on
either their fitness or standing in the party.
Several candidates for one position may pos
sess equal merits, yet only one can be chosen,
and the selection is sometimes accidental.
Delegates select because their position re-
quires them to do So and often up to the last
moment hesitate how to vote, when the merits
of the candidates are equal.
After ticket is nominated it is the duty of
all to supportit; particularly should the unsuc-
cessful candidates do so, because they would
have expected and demanded the support of
the party had they been successful. They
would feel sighted and i'll treated, when nomi-
mated, ifthe other candidates and their friends
hold aIoof
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-08-22
Business Locals.
AHEAD OF THE TELEPHONY

AHEAD OF THE TELEPHONE.
we nave no telephone communications as
yet, but we have the cheapest Gray Blankets
IN the county at Oak Hall, New Windsor, Md.
we have purchased two bales, making over
100 pairs III all, bought at the recent large
auction sale IN New York, and we propose to
give our customers the advantage of them
Will sell you a six-pound, part-wool Blanket,
Wei bound, for 81 .25 per pair, fully worth 81;
also, 55-pound Blanket for $l.l0. We have
sold ~ to Is pairs of them already the past
week. Also, two cases of Cantons, and Red
and White Wool Flannels just received, and by
the time the fall campaign fully opens you will
find Oak Hall in full uniform, fighting in the
front ranks for low prices
wHITELocK's vEGETAroR
Has been sold in this market for fifteen
years. What better recommendation can any
man ask? Remember, you cannot get it of
any other dealer in Westminster N. 1. Cor
such d Son. aug22,2t
BoaIders Wanted. Apply at this Office.
FARMERS, ATTENTION.
If you want first class reliable Fertilizer
buy Shngluffs Pure Raw Bone Dissolved.
Price very much reduced this season. For
Sale by L. 0. Grimes & Co. st.
The Old Pittsburgh Phosphate for all crops,
a superior article, at low rates. l.. Zepp,
East End, Westminster, Md Also, four
other brands of Walker Fertilizers. aug22, ct
We claim to be headquarters for cheap and
good Fertilizers. We base our claims on the
sales of some years, and for the truth of our
assertion we refer to our customers. N. |.
Gorsuch u Son. aug22,3t
YOU ALL KNOW WHAT THEY ARE.
For Slingluff S. Holloway s, Baugh & Sons
and ODER Il Sons brands of Fertilizers, all at
reduced prices, go to E. o. Grimes & Co. 8
TIMOTHY SEED.
We make specially in having prime Tim
othy Seed always on hand. N. /. Gorsuch &
Son.
FEED FOR CATTLE.
In building our Grain Elevator we have
added special facilities for handling Feed. and
will constantly have on hand choice Bran,
White Middlings, Cotton Seed Meal, Flax
Seed Meal, Hominy Chop, &c. N. |. Cor
such & Son. iii
Send to James E. Smith, General Insur-
ance Agent, for terms before renewing or
paying assessments on premium notes. If
you Insure in his Agency no notes are taken
and no assessments are made. Insurance
from one day to 5 years. His rates are the
lowest. feb
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-08-22
Additional Maryland Items.

The trunk of Mrs. Hamilton, wife of the
ex- Governor, was robbed while being taken
from the White Sulphur Springs to Hagers-
town, and about $1,000 worth of dresses and
laces stolen.
w. w. Morgan, ticket agent for the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad Company, at Hyatts-
vile, committed suicide on Sunday night, by
shooting himself through the heart. He had
only been appointed on Saturday.
There was a severe hail storm in Anne
Arundel county on Wednesday. The storm
was particularly severe in some sections, the
hailstones being as large as pigeons eggs, and
cutting tobacco and corn badly. George I.
Beall estimates the damage to his tobacco
crop at $4,000.
S. B. Silver & Bros canning house, on
Deer Creek, Hartford county, about three
miles from Churchville, was destroyed by fire
Saturday afternoon. About 1000 cases of
empty corn cans were destroyed, with the
machinery and TOOLS The building and all
its contents were destroyed, making loss of
about Sc, 900.
AS the Norfolk express of the New York,
Philadelphia and Norfolk Railroad was pass
ing Costen Station, near Pocomoke City,
Wednesday, Annie Barnes, colored woman,
had just got across the read. In STOPPING to
pick up her hat, which had fallen off, she was
struck by the engine, which cut off the upper
part of her head and killed her instantly.
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DIED.


In townsville, Nd, on August 9Th, 1885, of
hear tdisease, Ephraim Cover, of j., aged II
years and one month.
In Warfeldsburg, this county, August 9Th,
1885, Anna Mary, infant daughter of William
and Annie Ranoull; also at same place, Aug
uest 18th, 1885, Mrs NJ Anna, wife of VIM.
Ranoull, aged SO years and % days.
At Idaho Springs, Colorado, August 8,
1885, of kidney disease, Cornelius George,
aged So years, months and days.
The deceased was brother-in.law of Mr..
G. Peter Albaugh, of this city. He was a
native of Adams county, Pa. In 1854 he
came to this state, and on October %, 1856,
he married Caroline Evans, removed to Hi
nois in 1866, where he was engaged in farm
ing until about four years ago, when he moved
to Ashton. He leaves wife and two daugh-
ters, both of whom are married. His remains
were inferred in Ashton on the 18th instant
Rev. Daniel Dierhof, of the TINKER church,
officiating.