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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-09-04
Afflicted Spain.

Cholera shows no signs OF abatement In
Spain The deaths average from | 00) to
l,50J per day In several places dead bodies
have been left 10 rot in the streets. There
arr neither doctors nor nurses, aud victims
oft pass their agonics in the streets where
they die
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-09-04
An Eloning Grandmother.

Mrs. Joseph Spencer Of Syracuse, y Y, 4;
children, has eoped with Herbert Barnes, q
mouder, H. years Old Barnes had been board
ing with the Spencers. The woman carried of
everything of value IN the house and sun OF
money that her husband had given her to pay
grocery bills.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-09-04
Iowa Democrats.

The Democratic state convention of Iowa
was held Aug. 10 The platform adopted de
nounced the prohibition amendment AM en-
dorsed the present administration. A fus on
ticket with the Greenbackers was placed in the
field.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-09-04

A PREACHER in Youngstown, Ohio,
having declared from his pulpit-"on
the authority of n prominent physician
that "no less than six ladies belong
ING to the best circles require his at
tendance every month for delirium ire
mems, the doctors have held meet
ing, pronounced the statement TO be
ridiculous, and demanded that the
name of the prominent physician
shall be given. This the clergyman
promises to do.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-09-04
Burton's Belief.

that Gordon is still alive and is organizing a
search expedition TO penetrate tie Scuuan and
rescue the defender 81 khartoum Capt Bur
ton offers 10 lead the expedition and is confident
OF ilnding Gordon
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-09-04

CLANS to the number o. dozen or
so fell recently from a clear sky at
Mamscato, Mimi, the velocity of their
descent SCATTERING the shells. The
clans were alive and about four inches
in length. The phenomenon, it is said
was witnessed by everal trustworthy
mon
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-09-04
Lost at Sea.

News has been received that the British
ship Haddingdonshlre has been wrecked 10
miles north of San Francsco, aud eighteen lives
lost
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-09-04
Struck by a Cyclone.

A million dollars worth o damage has been
done % crops and buildings ~ Tie yicinty OF
Charlestown. :. C., by cyclon'
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-09-04
ussians, as a rule. lie Young.

In Georgia you can buy 30 fgs for a dime.
Perfume is now extracted from cucumcers.
Japan has at least two by famInes ey,iy
century.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-09-04
Fighting for Religion.

An army Of 100000 Mohammedans Is
marching through Africa fighting for Their
religion. Many tribes have been overwhelmed
and captured.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-09-04

A CLERGYMAN who mad learned to
use a type writer wrote consolation to
parishioncr who had lost his wife.
The man was indignant, and would not
Jpeak to his pastor. When friend in
auired the reason he said: ~ always
supposed he had some heart, bat when
nv wife died he sent me an Internal
circular, not having enough interest to
write something especially adapted to
my case. | want nothing to do with n
man who is as formal and heartless as
that He was not aware of the ex-
istance of the type writer, explains tn
Christian Advocate, which tells the
story, and thought the matter was
printed
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-09-04

Woman suffrage has been established
in Kansas in the election of school
officers, and we learn from the Kansas
City Times that at Seneca the other
day 1.-THE ladies were out in full force
and exercised their franchise according
to the dictates of their husbands. This
is discouraging. What is the use of the
women voting if they are only going to
vote as their husbands tell hem? 1t is
true that they ought to vote with their
husbands II they are honestly con-
vinced, upon a careful and nscien-
tious examination OF the case, that
Their husbands are voting right ;
but it would be a sign of IL
dependence if they voted against their
husbands, though it might not add to
the harmony of the domestic circle
afterwards.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-09-04
Modnrn Kn-Klnx.

Modorn ku-hIuX.
Great excitement exists at Dalton, Ca, over
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-09-04

Ohio has remarkable decrease in
the number of marriages in propo ton
to the population. During the year
preceding the war there were over 23,-
900 out of population of about j.340,-
600. The war reduced this number to
an average of about 1890 and the re-
turn Of peace ran up the number to
30,479 This large increase denoted
that there were good many faithful
girls who waited for the men 20 whom
they had plighted thei troth After
that the average number of marriages
was about $4,000 year for a number
of years but following the panic OF
1873 there was drop to 25,4S9 The
revival of business in 1852 was marked
oy another increase 10 $500, but the
succeeding depre,s OF 1854 again re-
duced the number TO 2S,720.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-09-04
Combining Against Criminals.

TIE BE CONTINUED. ]
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-09-04
MICH
NOTES OF THE DAY.

A NOVELTY in the way of bridges has
been brought to the attention of the
authorities of London recently, 1t being
designed for obstruction across the
river Thames, below London Bridge
The length, as contemplate 10y this
plan. will be IS feet the waterway
will be INSTRUCTED 10y two piers only
leaving clear way of 200 eet in the
centre when the draw is open. These
piers will be crowned by towers about
200 feet in height. and n which will be
located mach merry for lift = the bed OF
the bridge to either side for the passing
ships and steamers. This constitutes
the general plan of structure. The
two piers are connected by an upper
roadway. of good dimensions, over
which pedestrians can pas when the
draw is open, hydraulic lifts bein pro-
vided for their ascent and descent,
WHILE the body OF General Grant was
lying III SAdlt ~ tllt Wy III III ANN"
York, three little New Jersey lads
came from their country homes to view
it Then they went to the Fifth Ave.
Hotel and Oddly ordered the hall-boy
to take them to General Sherman 5
room. The General was engaged in
conversation with several gentlemen,
but the desire Of the boys to see the old
hero prompted them to announce their
wishes and sherman'S appreciation of
boy nature served them well. lie met
the little fellows cordially, inquired
their names, gave them his autograph
and introduced them to Senator Sher-
man, samuel l.. Clemens Mark Twain)
and several others present here was
an unconditional surrender of three
young hearts 20 the great soldier.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-01-24
Jephthah.

The two performances of this beau
tiful cantata given at the c. F. Col
lege on Friday and Saturday nights,
of last week, were successes in every
particular Except the aNdiences).
The young ladies looked their very
prettiest for the occasions, and all the
young men, of course, looked as
handsome as a new red wagon on
stills. The two principal male
characters were taken by Mr.. James,
of Observation-Disclosures Prof.
Bailey, of Nashville-the Prophet.
Miss Mary Reed, in Iphigenia, Jeph-
thah's Daughter, did some good act
ing, and brought out the. power and
richness of her fine soprano voice.
Miss Maggie Reed also did some
splendid singing in her admirable
representation of Adah, Iphigenia's
friend. The duet between Naomi
miss Mary Corley) and Eloni (Mr.
John McGuire) was very highly COM
plimented. Miss Emily White pre-
sided at the piano, accompanied by
Mr.. w. S. Lively with the cornet,
which constituted the instrumental
part of the entertainment. With the
leading characters, soldiers, and
maidens, there were about forty
characters represented, and all did
their parts well without an exception.
All who attended the performances
were delighted and highly entertain
ed, and are lavish in their praises OF
the cantata and the charming manner
in which it was given. The first
night the weather was very. stormy
and the audience small, on the sec
ond night the weather was more ia
vorable, and there were more pres
ent, but not as many as there should
have been. For once the people of
McMinnville failed to do justice to an
effort which should have received
their fullest measure of encourage
ment.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-01-24

berS. After the battle of PerryVille
Gen. Chatham was placed in COM
mand of Folks corps, and conducted
the retreat from Perryville to Knox
vile by the way of Cumberland Gap.
In the battle of Stones River Gen.
Cheatham and his gallant division
were in the hottest of the fight, and
suffered heavy loss in the killed and
wounded. In all the campaigns and
battles under Bragg, johnson and
Hood, Gen. Cheatham was always
ready for duty and performed it well.
Dnring the Georgia campaign he was
promoted to Lieutenant General, and
placed in command of Folks corps
after the death Of that brave and
good man. Many of our readers
knew "Old Frank" well, and loved
him as a commander. He is a man
of action rather than words. We re-
member on one occasion at Dalton,
when the soldiers were being re-en-
listed, after Gen. w. b. Bate and
others had made beautiful speeches,
"Old Frank" was called for. He
mounted the stump, drew from his
pocket 500 gold piece, exhibiting it,
said to the boys, "You are as pure as
gold" This was about the substance
of his speech, and it was enough.
After the war was over Gen. Cheat
ham came home, married Miss
Robinson, and settledat Beech Grove,
Coffee county, where he has ever
since been engaged in farming and
stock raising. Many of our readers
know "Old Frank" as we'll as we,
and will ever appreciate his kindness
! and sympathy ever manifested to-
ward his soldiers.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-01-24
Satisfied.

To the Standard.
Our present board of Mayor and Al
dermen are quiet men, with perhaps
one slight exception; but they are
whales when it comes to business and
work. Their improvements have been
useful, solid and impartial. They
have worked for the good of all citizens
poor as well as rich, and black as
well as white. One of the solid results
is a marked improvement in the sale
and improvement of town property,
and general feeling of greater secu-
rity against fire and depreciation, as
they employ sufficient force of eff
cient police. Of course this kind of
police don't suit everybody, but that's
just the sort that is needed for order
and security. l think they well de.
serve the plaudit of a
SATISFIED CITIZEN.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-01-24

The distinguished citizen and SOL
dier whose portrait and name heads
this brief notice, was born in David
son. county, Tennessee, and raised on
his fathers farm, where he remained
until he enlisted as a soldier to go to
the Mexican war. He was unani-
mously chosen captain of his COM
pany, at the head of which he pro-
ceeded to the scene of action on the
Mexican frontier. In all the battles
in which he was engaged he fought
with distiction. At the expiration
of twelve months, a Tennessee regi-
ment was raised of which he was
chosen Colonel. During the remain
der of the war he served as either
regimental or brigade commander,
frequently occupying important posi-
tons which he always filled to the
satisfaction of his superiors. When
the war begun between the States
Col. Cheatham was placed in COM
mand of the State troops. On the
9th of July, 1861, he was commits
stoned Brigadier General in the Con-
federate service. AS such he render
ed valuable services in several en-
gagementsalong the Mississippi river.
In the battle of Shiloh for his gallant
ry he was promoted to Major General
and placed in command of a division
of Tennessee troops, which he COM
manded at the siege of Corinth, and
throughout Gen, Braggs' Kentucky
campaign. At Perryville, Cheat
HAMS division brought on the attack
on the extreme right and fought with
great courage against superior num-
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-01-24

ID. 0. Jenkins handles the genu-
inc Frank Siddal Soap in all its forms
of its manufacture for eSery use from
the Laundry to the toilet. This is
doubtless the best soap on the market,
and consumers of the article should
give it trial.
Capt. T. j. Gray; of Fayetteville,
was here day or two this week. He
left Wednesday evening for a short
visit to White.
The young men who took part in
the performance of Jephthah form a
good nucleus for a military company,
and we suggest that they organize.
Perhaps one of our mOneyed men
would uniform and equip the COM
pany for the honor Of having it nam
ed after him.
The postal note department has
been withdrawn from the McMinnville
postoffice. MIR. Kennedy, our post
master thinks the withdrawal only
temporary, and for the purpose Of
making some changes and improve
ments in the form of the note. The
system has been failure from its in.
ception in many respects, and the first
form of the note issued was the shah
best piece of work we have ever seen
put out by the U. ). Government.
The system has given postmasters q
world of trouble, and is certainly open
to improvement,
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-01-24
Faulkner.

Glasgow (Ky.) Times.
MIR. James d. Smith, of Dry Fork,
this county, was married to Miss Lii
Ian Faulkner, of McMiunville, Tenn,
on Wednesday, December "a, 1884.
The bridal party, consisting of Miss
Ella and Mr.. j. I. Smith, sister and
brother to the groom, Miss Lizzie
Fortune and Mr.. Oscar Bridges came
to Glasgow from Nashville on the
Both, stopping at the Franklin House
where the happy couple received con-
gratulatory visits from numerous
friends. A most elegant reception
was rendered them by Hon. l. H.
Smith, father of Mr.. j, d. Smith, at
his hospitable mansion at Dry Fork,
where mirth and joyousness reigned
over the many guests assembled to
wish them "God speed" Mr.. Smith
is minister of the Christian church,
and seldom has gone from our county
young man more worthy, more truly
noble. Of Miss Faulkner we hear
only highest praise Of her accomplish,
ments and loveliness of character
They will in short while return tC
McMinnville, where, in the future,
they will reside.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-01-24
Cure for a Cold.

My mother wishes me to tell the
boys and girls how to cure cold with
out drinking hot drinks that cause one
to sweat and then so easily take more
cold. Put teaspoonful of ginger
into a pint of cold water, enough sugar
to make it good, and drink as nearly
all of it as is possible before going to
bed. My brothers remedy, thirty
years ago, when boy, was to drink,
as nearly as possible a quart of cold
water just on retiriug.--A Wisconsin
Woman.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-01-24

Instantaneous photography has gone
on, wonderful stride by wonderful
stride, until it has come to pass that a
Dakota photographer has "taken" a
tornado. The Photograph, as described,
represents black, twisting, vertical
aerial spout, at the top and bottom of
which is a confused mass, cloud,like in
appearance" The achievement will
not seem so remarkable when it is I'm.
derstood that the tornado remained
in sight from given point for two
hours.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-01-24
Struck With Lightning.

Nearly two weeks ago on Sunday
night, during the thunder storm,
lightning struck 10 telegraph posts
beyond Rowland, on the Sparta line.
One post was badly splintercd up and
Others Injured
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-01-24
TOWN AND COUNTY.

Rev. r. Simpson, from Taylor's, |
White county, was here Tuesday.
Calico at II, L. SANKEY'S A to
sc a yard.
Frank Maddux has been wearing
very "boyish" smile since WedneS-
day.
Cracked hominy, fresh cheese
and crackers, lemons, onions, etc, at
Northout & Lanes.
Gen. Whitworth and wife, Of
Nashville, were at the Warren House
Wednesday.
M. G.. Frazier, representing the
Chattanooga Medicine Company, was
in McMinnville Wednesday.
"A fine line of cigars and tobacco
will be found in stock at Northcut &
Lanes.
We are under obligations to our
Representative, Hon. j. l.. Miller for
pubic documents.
Forty cents jeans at II. l.. Stan
ley's at 335c yatd.
"A party is being organized here
to visit New Orleans sometime next
month.
We offer for cash the largest and
cheapest line of drugs and medicines
in this market. J. B. RITCHEY.
JAS. A. Barton, Esq, has been in
Nashville for week past on business
connected with his profession.
Prof. w. X. Patterson, Jr., went
to Smyrna Saturday to visit his fami-
ly, returning Tuesday morning.
-Northcut & Lane carry a full
stock of the best and freshest family
groceries at all times. Give them a
call when you are in need of supplies.
10 Pennington, formerly with E.
Webb, OF this place, has accepted a
position with Womack 4 Colville.
IF you want the very best quality
of Coffee, try D. 0. Jenkins Golden
Rio.
Bob Biles and Charley Bronson
were down FROM Sparta last Friday,
and attended the performance of Jeph.
than at the College Friday night.
Fifteen to 20 cents worsted goods
at II. L. SANKEY'S at TO 12l cents
a yard, to close out.
Best coffee and sugar at II. l..
SANKEY'S as low as can be bought any
where.
The courthouse has been newly
guttered all around this week, thus
adding something to the building, as
well as very necessary protection.
The work was done by Franks Mad
dux.
If good goods and low prices will
bring trade, we intend to have it.
We will not be outdone in quality Of
goods or low price. Hoodenpyl &
Bro.
Jesse Edwards came home from
West Point last Friday, on sick leave,
and will remain here until August
He had been confined to the hospital
for some weeks previous to his depar'
ture.
-Hoodenpyl & Bro. have received
and opened this week a big stock O
new and fresh groceries and family
supplies. They intend to keel
abreast of the trade with a full assert
ment of fresh goods at all times.
Noah Jones, of this county, en-
gagged in shipping apples, returned {
few days ago from Atlanta, where hi
had gone with a car of apples. H,
represents the markets for green ap
pies dull.
The house recently vacated by
DIR. w. II. Fleming, on north side o
Square, has received a new dress o
papA and paint, and Geo. p. Come
is opening up new stock, of fancy
and staple groceries therein.
Hon. NJ. d. Smallman, a promi
nent candidate recently before tn
Legislature for Secretary of State, re
turned home last Saturday.
The spring session of G. f. Col
lege opened on Tuesday with eight.
odd students in attendance, over 80 o
whom are boarders. The free schOc
term having expired, caused a declin
of twelve or fifteen day pupils.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-01-24
Fresh Glover Seed.

j. b. Ritchey has just received a
lot of fresh clover and Herds grass
seed, for sale for cash.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-01-24
Marrkd.

One day last week, at the residence
of the brides father, Thos. Clark,
Mr.. VIM. McGibony to Miss - Clark.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-18
THE NEW ORLEANS EXPOSITION.
A Crisis in its Financial Affairs-An Appeal
for Removal Of the Management.

NEW ORLEANS, La, Jan. 1.-THE events of
yesterday indicate that a crisis is fairly immi-
nent in the finances of the exposition. In the
afternoon meeting of the Exhibitors Association
Vice-president Jocelyn made the statement that
he had the authority of several United States
commissioners that an appeal would be made to
Congress to remove the present management
throughout, and substitute new one also to
appropriate another fund to lift the exposition
out of debt.
The facts, as far as can be learned, are these:
In reference to a formal demand made
by the Commissioners Association the
management in body met committee of
the commissioners in the New York head
quarters The conference was accepted by
the management as lesser evil, the other
alternative having been indicated in threat
that if the meeting was refused an appeal
would be made to Congress forthwith. The aim
of the commissioners was to obtain a full and
unequivocal statement of the real financial
status OF the exposition, which information had
hitherto been rerSstently withheld The meet
ing was held with closed doors, but it is known
upon the authority of commissioner that Ma
Jor Burke, in a speech of hours length, gave
the information asked for, and begged the COM
mssioners not to go before Congress until he
had finished a statement, now in preparation, to
be submitted to President Arthur accounting
for every cent of the 81, 100000 loaned by the
government This statement, he said, would
show that the exposition owed over 5000 000
Within twenty-tour hours, he continued, this
sum wonld be at the disposal of the manage
ment, from what source he declined to say. 1t
was agreed to defer all action proposed until Ma
ior Burke should have an opportunity to make
good his promises, and the committee separated
The gravest discomfort exists among workmen
employed in the grounds, to some of whom two,
three and even four weeks pay is due. A plac-
card was found in a conspicuous portion of the
main building urging men to burn the building
IT their wages were not paid. Your correspond
ent talked with number of the malcontents
during the day, but found none of incendiary
mind. All, however were bitterly conscious of
their treatment and claim that the gate receipts
should be applied upon their claims instead Of
being perverted to other channels. It is con-
sidered certain that a general strike will be in
stituted Monday unless the men are paid before
that time Such an event would involve the
most disastrous results to the exposition.
No arrests have been made as yet in the Nobel
robbery. Two exposition fremen were arrested
for stealing tobacco from the North Carolina
State exhibit. Such petty offenses have been
frequent since the opening.