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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-10-31
One or Two Conventions

Tullahoma Guardian.
The question of zone or two con-
ventiOns" seems to be creating con-
siderable flutter among the. newspa-
pers of the State, of Democratic pro-
cliVities. 1t is another one of those
distracting side issues by which it is
sought to make new tests of Demo-
cratic fealty by going outside of the
ordinary partyprecedents. The cleo
ton for Judges occurs three months
before the general election for Cover
nor and members of the Legislature,
and it has been usual to hold the ju-
dicial convention in May and the
regular convention in August, thus
keeping the judicial canvass entirely
distinct from the political canvass.
In this the usage of the party follow
ed the plain intent of the constitution
in keeping the two elections separate
and apart. Wedo not see any good
reason for a departure from that usage
now, but we see many objections,
and mainly, those which prompted
the constitutional convention to APP
point the elections on different days.
May is entirely too soon to nominate
for Governor. 1t would givea can
vass of nearlo six months, when the
object should be to make it as short
as possible, consistent with thorough
work. But it is not too early to Sc.
lect the candidates for the Supreme
Bench. A convention in July, fol-
this purpose, is too late.
1t seems to us that when a prece
dent, founded upon sound principles
has been established and has beer
found to work well, party wisdom
would dictate that it should be fol
lowed when wrong in principle anC
experience has proved it impoIitic
then precedent might be departed
from with propiety. If any gOoC
reason can be shown for such a de
parture now, land we confess we
have seen none given then let the
"powers that be" act upon it. In the
mean time there is no use in discus
sing the question .acrimoniously
either pro or con. Such discussion j,
not only futile, it is absolutely injuri
/ Gus.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-10-31
WASHINGTON.
The Building Boom---The Wonderful
Growth of Dakota
Shipments.

The annual report of the Inspector
of Buildings shows that the improve
ments in the building line during the
season have far exceeded any previous
year. The amount expended in
private buildings alone was more
than 100000, and the number of
buildings erected was 1901.
Some interesting facts concerning
the wonderful growth of Dakota are
presented in the October report of
Mr.. Dodge, the statistician of the
Department of Agriculture. The in
crease in population from 1875, III to
4l5,664 within the five years that
have passed since the census of 1880,
has already been published; but it is
only by comparison between this
incipient commonwealth and some of
her older sisters, long since admitted
into the family Of States, that a just
idea can be gained Of her wonderful
progress. Such comparison has
been made by Mr.. Dodge, and it
appears that in the number of farms
which increased from q 1886 in 1880
to 80, 467 in 1885, Dakota outranks
seventeen of the thirty-eight States.
The number at present exceeding
that of any one of the New England
States, or the number in California,
Delaware, or Maryland. 1t EXCEEDS
the combined number in MaSsachu-
settts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut,
and it also exceeds the number in
Oregon, Nevada, and Colorado in the
West, combined with that of Rhode
Island, Delaware, and Florida in the
East. No State east of the Alleghenies
or south of the Ohio outranks it as a
wheat-producingState, and even Wis
cOnsin holds lower place.
In pursuance of the policy early
announced, of discharging all clerks
who had been derelict in paying
their debts, several dismissals have
been made from the Treasury Depart.
ment. The idea is that if the clerks
are not sufficiently business like tC
meet their own liabilities they are
not capable of attending to the bust
ness of the country, and, therefore
should be discharged for ineficiency
Professor Baird will, at the earlies
opportunity, ask Congress to investi
gate the affairs Of the Fish Commits
sion, as he believes this to be the only
way to present to Congress the work
accomplished by the Commission anC
the reason upon the expenditure.
have been based.
The shipments Of coin from the
various sub-treasuries in Washington
since September %, amount to 500,
600, 900 in silver coin and about So, 900,
600 in gold. All of the gold came
from California. 1t is estimated tha
itwill take a month to count the cOir
already received at tina Treasury
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-10-31

THERE is nothing which delights
the heart Of the average Republican
more than to see the public moneys
being appropriated to something. OF
course he would vastly prefer being
the direct recipient Of the appropria-
tons, but if this don't happen to be
exactly convenient every time, his
policy is to have the money appro-
priated any way, and he will risk his
chances of catching a large share of
it on the fly. We can see no valid
objection to gratifying this desire in
regard to the proposed appropriation
for school purposes, and sufficient
number of Democrats favor it to make
it as much a Democratic as a Repub-
lican measure-it is in fact a business
measure, designed to benefit the en-
tire nation, without reference to party
lines. Possibly it might be best to
apply the money toward the liquida-
ton OF the public debt, but if the gov
eminent can't or won't so use it,
what good is to result from letting it
lie idle in the Treasury? Twenty
five or thirty millions scattered
through the South would very mate
rally lessen the financial pressure,
and plenty of it would find its way
back to the National Golfers to meet
the interest on the public debt, and
pay the principal when due, to say
nothing of the benefits to accrue to
the country from the lessening OF
illiteracy.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-10-31

THE Franklin Review and Journal
now suggests that the various county
delegations to Democratic conven-
ton next year be instructed in the
matter of one or two conventions,
and decide the matter after they as
semble at Nashville. Such a conven-
tion could never be productive of sat
isfactory results. Let the delegates
know positively what they have to
do before theygo to Nashville. While
we favor strict adherence to the
time-hOnOred customs of the party,
and believe that two conventions, at
different times and with different
delegates, would be best for the pres
cnt and future welfare of Democracy
in the State, yet it would be far bet
ter for the different delegates to go tC
Nashville with the full understand
ing that they were to do all the work
on successive days and under sepa.
rate organizations than to adopt any
such plan as the Review and Journal
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-10-31
Pleuro-P Pneumonia
American, 25th inst.

American, 25th inst.
The Governor yesterday appointed
Maj. Campbell Brown, of Maury coun-
ty, Jacob l.. Thomas, of Knox coun-
ty, and Pennington b. Snipes, of
Madison county, Live Stock and
Pleuro-Pneumonia Commissioners of
the State. Their duties are, acting
under orders from the Governor to
investigate all reported cases of con-
tageous pleurO-pneumonia Of cattle.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-10-31

suggests. A settled purpose and a
full understanding of the work in
hand Unnecessary to the successful ac-
complishment of anything that is
worth doing at all.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-10-31

ELECTIONS will be held next Tues
day in Virginia, Mississippi, New
Jersey, Iowa, Connecticut and Massa-
chusetts. The hottest contest is in
Virginia, between Wise, Republican,
and Fitzhugh Lee, Democrat, candi-
dates for Governor. John sherman
has been stumping the State thisweek
for Wise.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-10-31

THE f. II. V. d G. Railroad is sell
ing tickets from Chattanooga to At
lanta for 80 cents. They also sell
tickets from Nashville to Atlanta for
$40, of which amount the Nashville
and Chattanooga road gets $4,55,
leaving fifteen cents for the f. r. V.
q G. for hauling the passengers from
Chattanooga to Atlanta.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-10-31

THE moonshiners have been max
ing things lively at Tracy City again.
There was considerable disturbance
among them up there last Saturday
and Sunday. Two men were serious
ly, perhaps fatally wounded. Reve-
nue. officers have been sent there to
quiet matters, but they are likely to
find it an uphill business, as others
have done before them.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-10-31

THE first session of the Fifth En-
silage Congress will be held in the
Grand Central Hotel, New York, at
1920 o'clock, a. M, Jan. Goth, 1886,
and the annual dinnerthe same even
ing.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-10-31

a LADY living on Walden's Ridge,
near Paramount, was bitten by a rat
tlesnake, while gathering chestnuts
last Saturday afternoon. The snake
buried its fangs in her hands, the arm
swelled rapidly, and the bite has
doubtless proven fatal ere this.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-10-31
A @ A R d

To all who are suffering from the errors
and indiscretions of YOUTH nervous weak
ness, early decay, loss of manhood, &C.,
will send a recipe that will cure you, FREE
OF CHARGE. This great remedy was dis.
covered by missionary in South America.
Send self.addressed envelope to REV.
JOSEPH T. IMAM, Station d, New York
city.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-10-31

THE Fourth National Bank of
Nashville has been designated as a
United States depository. Hereto
fore the First National Bank has en-
joyed a monopoly of this business.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-10-31

A dispatch from Chattanooga says:
David Hughes to-day began the cree
ton of 50 new one and two-story
houses. There is considerable build
ing being done, including several fine
business blocks.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-10-31

GAINESVILLE Chronicle: We were
in hopes that the deferred frost would
stave 'em off awhile, but they had it
ready for the season, and are begin
ming to belch it out. The country
correspondents in our exchanges are
already remarking about the "sere
and yellow leaf" and announce that
"the melancholy days have Gomez
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-10-31

Trenton Recorder: While Sells
RIOS show was at Humboldt, anegro
woman sold her baby to them for $40,
AS soon as she received the money
she said to her colored friends, "Now
l guess Pse gwine to de fairw The
above is actually true.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-10-31

Nashville Union: One of the men,
bers elected in the Missouri legislature
having been converted by Sam Jones,
his constituents have asked the COVER
nor to order new election to fill the
vacancy caused by his having joined
the church. They evidently are kin
to that Kansas school district that
wanted a teacher to be either a
Methodist or Democrat.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-10-31

MurfreesbOro News We under
stand the farmers of this county were
never in better shape than now. The
crops have been fair-better in most
cases than was eXpected-and every
thing looks brighter.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-10-31
DIR. j. b. Ritchey, Agricultural Editor.
SUBSCRIPTION PRICE.
OUR AGENTS.

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 a guarantee of good faith,
All calls on candidates, Obituaries, trib'
utes of respect, etc, are charged for as ad.
vertising matter, Simple announcements OF
deaths, marriages, etc., will be published
without charge, and our friends all over the
county will confer favor by furnishing us
with such as soon after their occurrence as
possible.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-10-31
The Great Wi!apuS Wa!!puS

Is coming, and will give general excursion
about Nov. 18th, if the debtors of the I'm
dersigned don't come forward and settle for
their last spring colts. Remember the date.
W. II. SMARTT,
E. i. MACON.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-10-31
NONRESIDENT Notice.
In Warren County Court.

H. J. Christian ct al VS. Calhoun Cotton ct al
10 this case it appearing to the Court that
George Haynes, Sallie Haynes and w,
Haynes are non.residents of the State of
Tennessee. 1t is ordered by the Court that
publication be made for four consecutive
weeks in the Southern Standard requiring
said defendants, George Haynes, Sallie
Haynes and W, Haynes to appear before the
County Court of Warren county on the first
Monday in November 1885, to defend this
suit commenced by petitioners, or the same
will be taken for confessed and heard ex
parte This Oct 5th 1885.
A. H. GROSS, Clerk,
By w. L. SWAMI, D. c. AZ
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-10-31

Franklin County News: Republican
orators and newspapers talk as though
the colored race was in a majority
throughout the South. The fact is
that only two Southern states, South
Carolina and Mississippi, have ma
jority, and in those two states large
numbers vote the Democratic ticket
straight along. and but few white
people vote anything else.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-10-31
Stock For Sale!
Brood Mares Wanted !

We offer for sale several good mlch cows,
four fine work mules and Union wheat
and seed drill, only used one season, as good
as new. viii sell at bargain. Will also
sell two heavy work horses. We would like
to buy ten large young brood mares about
the LIST OF November. 45tf
BURNHAM 4 GARNER,
Viola, Tenn.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-10-31

NEW YORK is probably the most
prominent State election to be held
next Tuesday. The result will be
taken as an endorsement or disapprO-
val of Mr.. Cleveland'sad administration,
and the country is closely watching
the progress of the canvass. Hill,
the present Governor, is the Demo-
cratic standard-bearer, while Daven-
port leads the Republican ticket.
D THE Franklin County News, speak
ing of the various gentlemen proposed
for Governor next year, pays the fol-
lowing handsome compliment to
Gen. Dibrell:
"With present lights, it seems as
though the man who would more
thoroughly restore harmony and lead
the Democracy to greater victory is
Dibrell. No Democrat could vote
against him, were he nominated and
run upon platform of principles half
so true as himself"
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-10-31

Athens Post: We up this way are
not the least troubled as to whether
there shall be on cor two Conventions
in Tennessee next year. No good
and sufficient reason has yet been
presented why the former practice
should be abandoned, and it is pre-
sumable the committee, whose duty
it is to act in the premises, will take
the proper and sensible view of the
subject at the proper time, and deter
mine accordingly.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-10-31

Spirit of the Farm: If you have
any intention to plant an orchard, do
not put it off until spring, but do it
as soon as possible. The roots will
get well into the soil before spring,
and begin to grow as soon as the
weather turns warm; whereas, if
postponed until spring, that process
will take valuable time, and it will
not make 50 much growth that year.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-09-10
the JEWISH,NkW YEAR.
Today's Services and the Coming Day Of
Atopement.

Atonement.
From Morning Edition.l
The Hebrew ritualIstic year commenced
with the creation of the world. Hence did
the Hebrews last evening, at the setting Of
the sun, count the year 5,646. The ceebra-
ton OF the Hebrew New Year therefore COM
menced with the creation. The Hebrews,
then, celebrate q universal birthday. The
day began at sunset last evening and ends at
the setting of the sun this evening. At the
same time was this day set apart by the old
Talmudiat, as a day OF judgment, on
which every individual will be Judged
according to his deeds during the year.
Therefore every Hebrew who still cliugs to
his old religion attended divine service at the
synagogue last evening, which was one of the
most solemn of the whole year. This was
service OF solemn prayer beginning at G
o'clock. Services at the Synagogue in Steele's
building begin this morning at o'clock, and
will be conducted and celebrated by Rev. +.
Lowenberg who for many years has otiicated
at Cincinnati. All members of the chosen
race have given up the ordinary business and
cares of life to give their time to Devotion
During the present week and the next
the God fearing Israelites will prepare them
selves for the day OF atonement, which begins
at the setting Of the sun on Friday Sept Is
according to the caleudar of the Genties)
and ends when the sun sets on the following
day. On this dsy the lsraelite permits neith-
ef food nor liquid TO pass his lips during the
whole twenty-four hours from sun to sun.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-09-10
THE FIR EMAN DYING.
Probably Another Death from Injuries
in the Bowiusviils Wreck

Probably Another Death from Injuries
in the Bowiusviils Wreck.
From Morning Edtion,l
Another fatality has probably ere this re-
suited from the Bowlusville wreck, in which
brave Bob Haylor sustained fatal injuries
His fireman, Ed. S. Taylor, WAS not consd-
cred dangerously injured at first, Lut since the
wreck has not rallied, and was thought to be
dying yesterday afternoon. When the en-
gine ran onto the siding, Taylor jumped and
tell, and was picked up in bewlldered con-
diton, notwithstanding which he rallied soon,
and as no injuries could be found On him, ex-
cept that one leg was pretty badly hurt, it
was supposed that he would soon recover.
The nature of his injuries is unknown. Tay-
lor lives at Saniusky, where he has family
consisting OF has wife and one child.
Nealy all the engines on the |. B. l. W
road are draped with Grape, out Of respect for
Engineer Haylor.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-09-10
An Early Burglar Discovered at T.. ).
kelly's Residence.
From Morning Edition.l


About o'clock Wednesday evening bur
glar was discovered at the residence of L. s.
Kelly, No. lG5 South Market street. Mr.. and
Mrs. Kelly were at the Arcade at the time,
and the domestic, Nellie Keene, was alone IN
the house. She heard noise in the bed
room up stairs and went up. Striking a
match as she entered, she discovered Il man
in the act OF examining gold watch belong
ing to Mrs. E. 5. Kelly. When she entered
he looked up and then turned to the window
and jumped to the ground aud made his es-
cape with eight dollars in money belonging
to Miss Keene. In the dim light of the
ch she could not see him plainly enough
to describe him. As he turned to jump from
the window he dropped the watch on the
floor
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-09-10
PERSONAL.
From Morning Edition.l

From Morning Edition.l
Amos Miller went te Washington G. II
last evening.
Ex-secretary of state, James W. Newman
is at the Arcade.
Henry Ward and Adam Ncklas 20 to
Washington this morning.
Prof. l.. G. Fessenden. of Xenia, spent
Wednesday afternoon in this city.
Mrs. J. D. Endslow, of Day ton, is the guest
Of Captain and Mrs. Hauk. of East High
street.
Mrs. Homer Caleddar, of Limestone street,
has gone to Cleveland, O., to visit for a few
weeks.
Miss Ella McMorris, of West Main street,
leaves today for Mechancsburg, where she
will spend week among friends.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-09-10
Miss EstsIis Clayton, the Lovely Star.

Miss E,telle Clayton, the lovely star OF
"Favette: The Story Of = Waif," is famous
for her wonderful beauty of face and form,
particularly in the west and south, where she
was known as the american Langtry." Her
charming innocence and delicious naiVete is as
rare as it is refreshing, and that she retains
this natural sweetness Of disposition and de-
pertinent in the face Of such universal praise
and adulation as she receives, 10 creditabe
both to her good womanly sense and the
early training OF her convent days.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-09-10
Wants u Divorce.

Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Susannah Baker
filed petition for divorce, in the common
pleas court, against her husband, Hermon
Baker The petition alleges that the plaintiff
and defendant were married in 1879; that
for six years the defendant has neglected the
plaintiff, refusing to cohabit with her, and
failing to support her; in consequence Of
which the plaintiff has been compelled to la
Dor tor the support OF herself and their six
ysar-o,d child, of which she asks to be
awarded the custody.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-09-10
Coroner. Inquest In tn. Ha,lor Case.

From Morning Edition.
The coroner continued his hearing, last
evening, in the case Of the killing OF Robert
Haylor in the wreck on the |. B. 4 W. last
week. The first witness was Michael Nc
Gree, section foreman, who testified that be
was at the place where the accident occurred
at about forty minutes before it happened
aud that the switch was then in good condi-
ton. He was in the habit Of examining the
switch every morning to see that everything
was all right, and that it would be easily
worked at will. He said that it was some
times very hard to open and close the switch
on account OF the lack of oil on the
lever. The last time the switch
was repaired was week before
last. That on the same morning of the
wreck he moved the rail, to which the cause
Of the accident is attributed about one inch
back to allow the switch to be opened.
The testimony of John Missig, baggage
master, went to show that on the morning
Of the wreck, when nearing Bow!usville, he
heard the engine whistle and also heard
the brakes put on. Bat he was not cer-
tain how far it was from the station. The
next thing he knew they were on the side
track. He did not look out Of the car, nor
did he see any hand-car on the side track. As
soon Is the train stopped he got out of the
car and went down to the engine, which he
saw turned over on it's side His eyes
were then directed to the crowd that
had gathered around the brave injured
engineer. He assisted Mr.. Hovey, the e1.
press messenger, to remove Mr.. Haylor to the
Office of Mr.. S. Bjwlus. He did not notice
the switch at that time and does not know
what condition it was then in.
The testimony of "Rud" Wilson, a brake
man, WAS nexl taken, but it did not differ
materially from the statement of Missigs, eI-
cept in his giving An account of the finding
Of the fireman and his condition at that time
Michael Fitzgerald, foreman OF the bridge
gang, and Frank Moore, Samuel Stratton,
Jas H. Long and Frank Weller, his bridge
hands, were then heard, and all gave about
the same testimony.
All the witnesses have not yet bee n. heard,
80 that no decision has been reached.