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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-05-16

We do not publish anonymous commu-
nications under any circumstances. The
real name of the author must accompany
every communication, or else it will be con-
signed to the waste basket We do not pub
fish the names of correspondents, but want
them simply as guarantee of good faith.
All calls on candidates, obituaries, trib.
utes of respect, etc, are charged for as ad.
vertising matter. Simple announcements of
deaths, marriages, etc, will be published
without charge, and our friends all over the
county will confer a favor by furnishing us
with such as soon after their occurrence as
possible.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-05-16
Horses Strayed.

Strayed from Rocky River, near Goodbars,
one bay mare about l416 hands high, five
years old this spring, with white spot on
back, supposed to have been caused by sad.
die, branded X V on left hip, thin in order,
long hair. Also one bright sorrel filly colt,
one year old past thin in order. Was last
heard of near the Cannon and Warren
county line. Amy person taking up said
horses and informing me at Goodbar's will
be paid for their trouble.
B. w. PAINE,
Goodbar's Tenn.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-05-16
Locusts Coming.

Prof 9. V. Riley, the entomologist
of the Agricultural Department, says
that the United States is soon to be
visited by two immense swarms of
locusts-the thirteen and seventeen
year species-and that they will remain
until July. He predicts that they will
do but little damage.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-05-16

Mr.. r. F. CRAIG, representing the
Washington Irving Society of the S.
w. P. University, at GAINESVILLE, re-
ceived the medal awarded the best
speaker in the recent State inter-col-
legiate contest at Nashville. These
annual contests are becoming Occa-
sions of much interest, and it is a
high mark of honor to carry off the
medal.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-05-16

S. Treasury something would be
found very rotten Whereabouts. We
are glad to know that our fears were
all for naught, and hope the Demo-
Gratis will be able to turn it over in as
good condition at the expiration of
their lease, whether it be four years,
or twenty-four.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-05-16

A CORPS of engineers under Capt.
Gloster are surveying new line of
railroad from Gallatin, through Trous-
dale, Smith, Fentress, and other coun-
ties, and we presume will tap the
Cincinnati Southern at some point.
1t will be known as the Upper Cum
berland railroad, and will traverse a
section of country rich in timber and
mineral wealth. The IenneSSedn
says the Company will push the road
to an early completion.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-05-16

SOME of the citizens of Shelbyville
have got the creamery fever. The
Gazette warmly advocates establish
ing one at that place on the stock
company plan. They have proven
satisfactory investments wherever es-
tablished in this State so far.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-05-16

REV. SAM JONES opened his rivi-
val meeting in Nashville last Sun
day evening, and it is estimated that
1900 heard the sermon, and $500
others went away who could not get
close enough to the tent to hear. He
holds three services daily, at 6 and
10 o'clock a. m. and 1880 p. m. and
all these services are attended by
great thrOngs Of people. We judge
from the accounts of the meetings in
the Nashville papers that the crowds
are no longer drawn by mere idle
curiosity, but that this wonderful
preacher is driving stubborn truths
home to saint and sinner so forcibly
as to arouse profound interest among
all classes.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-05-16

THE Tennessee Press Association
will meet at Nashville on Wednes-
day, May Goth, and after their bust
ness session of perhaps a couple of
days, will make an excursion to the
Worlds Fair at New Orleans.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-05-16

A man should lie in bed at least s
hours out of twenty-four. All except
lawyers They lie so much all the
time it don't make any difference if
they sleep or not.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-05-16

We the citizens of DeKalb and Warren
counties, take pleasure in recommending
B. F. Hicks & Son, who are conducting the
Home Nurseries, as honest, upright citizens
and men of integrity, who will fulfill their
promises promptly: w. i. Cantrell, far
mer and orchardist; VIM. Cope, merchant !;
B w. Magness. merchant; Sas. Webb, Esq,
Rev. j. L. Byars, Elder Isaac Denton, Rev.
L. P. Potter, W c. Potter, merchant and
bank directors r. Fl. Ellsworth, nursery
man, DeKalb; w. H. Magness, L. j. Potter,
r. s. Potter, E. Webb, Warren.
Amy one desiring nursery stock from the
Home Nursery, can apply to B. f. Hicks q
Son, or their agents, S. s. Young and d..
Patterson.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-05-16

AGENTS of a Chicago syndicate are
buying up all the wild lands they
can get hold of in Dickson county,
and propose to settle colonies on the
same.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-05-16

THE Nashville Banner calls atten-
ton to the fact that in the overhaul
ing Of accountS and the counting of
the cash in the L. S. Treasury by the
new administration, there is deficit
of only two cents. We acknowledge
TO much surprise at this happy result,
but are no less gratified over ii. We
have always thought that ifthc Dem
ocrats shOnld ever get hold Of the [.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-05-16

A COUPLE of hunters killed a 400
pound bear and captured two cubs in
three miles of Jasper, one day last
week.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-05-16

THE young men of Winchester and
vicinity are organizing a military
company.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-05-16
Home Nurseries,
3. F. Hicks & Son, Prupr's,

Situated FIVE miles South of Smithville, near
the McMinnville road.
We would say to friends and customers
that we have good and select variety of
fruits, and will furnish TO our customers
anything desired in the Nursery line, and
propose selling as cheap as any nursery
men. Call on or address
B, F. HICKS & SON,
Magness Mills or Keltonsburgh, Tenn.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-05-16

Col. JOHN A. FITE, Of Carthage,
had a find Jersey COW killed, one
day last week, by the kick of a horse.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-05-16
In Warren County Court.
Land Sale.

W. c. Womack ct al VS. Sam Brstcher ct al.
In obedience to decree of the County
Court of Warren county, rendered at its
April term, 1885, in the above named cause,
| will sell at public sale, on
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-05-16
SATURDAY, MAY 3Oth, 1885,

at the Court house, door in the town of Nc.
Minnville, Tenn, to the highest and best
bidder, a tract or tracts of land lying in the
18th district of Warren county, containing
by estimate $50 acres, more or less, and be-
ing portion of the lands on which Nathan
Newly, Sr., resided at the time of his death.
The land will be sold in five lots separately
and then the whole will be sold in one tract,
and whichever way the land brings the most
money will be reported as the sale Plat
and description of said lands are now on file
in my office and can be seen by those wish
ing to see same.
Terms of Sale.-On a credit of one and
two years, except the sum of SO in cash on
day of sale, with notes and good security,
and lien retained for unpaid purchase
money. April Goth, 1885.
a. Il. GROSS, Clerk.
BY w. L. Swarm, D. c.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-05-16

The whOlesomeness of the sum
flower is inducing many Tennessee
farmers, especially where chills in
trude, to plant them plentifully about
their premises.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-05-16
REPORT OF THE CONDITION.
OF THE
Peoples National Bank
OF MoMINNVILLE,

McMinngale, in the State of Tennessee, at the
Close of Business, Nay 6, 1885.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-05-16

ALL the newspapers of Nashville
are figuring on the date at which
Gov. Bate will call the extra session
to assemble, and also as to what meas
ures will be included in the call.
Nothing definite can be arrived at,
but it is generally conceded that the
proclamation will be issued in a few
days, and the Legislature convened
sometime between the 25th and 30th.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-05-16
Southern StanSatS.

r. M REANGS,
EDITOR AND PROPHET o. R.,
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-05-16

STATE OF TENNESSEE, County Of Warren, IS:
|, C. Coffee, Cashier of the above-named
bank, do solemnly swear that the above
statements true to the best of my knowl-
edge and belief.
c. COFFEE, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
18th day o May, 1885.
ON. THURMAN, Notary Public.
CORRECT Attest:
j. c. BILEs,
w. G. WoNACK. Directors
SAM /. COLvILLE,
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-05-16
SUBSCRIPTION PRICE.
OUR AGENTS.

The following agents are authorized to
receive and receipt for subscriptions to the
STANDARD:
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-05-16

THERE will be a reduction of 80
per cent in newspaper postage on and
after July LIST, 1885. The present rate
is two cents per pound, which will
be reduced to one cent per pound on
July LIST. The present rate Cor letter
postage is two cents for each half
ounce or fraction thereof. After the
above date the rate will be two cents
for each ounce or fraction thereof.
This new rate will not affect the ordi-
nary run of letters, but on all letters
which now require double postage it
is a reduction of 80 per cent.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-05-16

1T is now announced that the New
Orleans Exposition will close on the
@lst inst. 1t has probably been the
grandest aggregation of the worlds
products ever gotten together, but for
all this was not a financial success.
1t is claimed that the Southern peo-
pie have not given it the patronage
expected of them. This fact is due
more to the financial inability of the
masses of the Southern people than
to any apathy toward the enterprise.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-06-19
. CROPS.

1t now transpires that the damage report
ed from the recent hail storm has been
over estimated and that the grain and corn
thought to be badly injured, has straighten-
ed up and very little real injury has result
ed from the storm. At first sight the crops
were laying on the ground very much cut
and riddled, but few days Of ine weather
has dispelled mostly fears of those who were
supposed to be sufferers.
w. l. Strickland has recently returned
from Ohio Center, where he has about lOC
acres in corn, and says that the corn crop
of that section is very promising, and the
last two weeks of fine growing weather has
been very favorable. He says that very
fine acreage has been planted, and that if the
season continues as favorable as promised,
an extra corn crop will be harvested.
Reports from various parts Of the county
show that the oat crop is exceedingly large
and no season has been so favorable for an
extra abundance.
The season has been favorable for hay,
and stockmen say very large quantity viii
be cut this year.
A bunch of wheat with heads fully ma
tured have been brought to the city, and il
is said some fields will soon be ready fol
harvest, while most of the crop is quit
backward.
A general summary of crop prospects fol
this section shows from present indication
that the wheat prospect, though short, i
not at all discouraging, and fair crop will
be harvested. No season could be fairer
so far, for corn than the present, excep
that it is somewhat backward owing to tn
late season. The production Of oats will BE-
something wonderful, and the vegetable ant
root crops are exceedingly promising.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-06-19
WELCOME HOME.

Last evenings train bore down to this
broad, sun-lit valley from the dark woods Of
Wisconsin, two persons, one from the home
of her happy and innocent childhood, where
but week ago she reigned in the hearts Of
her parents very maiden queen, and the
other young man than whom no one is
more respected or trusted in this commu-
nity. John McComb comes back to us and
his home with the soft hand Of shy mate
trustingly nesting in his own, and the warm
bushes of fair, pure face lighting up his
heart Knowing them both, personally, as
we do, our congratulations are as hearty as
their happiness is deserved. II seems TO US
that no possible cloud, or but the lightest
ones and those ali tinted with the roses
warmest colors, can ever rest above all the
horison which rims in their promising
future Nellie and John, John and Nellie,
welcome, most welcome, home.
"A, d say. without our hopes, without our
fears,
without the HOME that plighted love endesrs,
" ithout the smile from partial bezuty won,
OH what were MANA world without
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-06-19
MURDERER ARRESTED.

A negro named Monroe Johns, charged
with the murder of his half brother, in
Georgia, four years ago, was nabbed at tho
fremont house yesterday afternoon, by pc.
lice officer, Jap Marlette and George Smith.
The circumstances were related to report
er as follows: A detective has been on his
track for long time, and traced him to
Springfield, Mo-, from which place the muir
derer came to this citv about four weeks
ago and obtained employment at the Ire
mont house. Another negro who knew him
went from here 20 Springfield, and, who, hear
ing of the search for Johns, told where be
was, and the detective came on here Sunday
and gave his warrant to Officer Dan Parks
When Dan left his beat he gave the warran,
to Jap, who found the negro about the back
premises of the fremont The officer had
brought Geo. w. Smith, the barber, to help
make the arrest, as the fellow was SAID to be
a bad niger. The officer drew his gun or
him and Mr.. Smith put the shackles on
When the office began reading the warrant
to him, he said, 80, you don't need to read
that, know what it is" He acknowledged
the murder. Fearing habeas corpus, and
which would necessitate requisition from
the governor, the detective took his man by
team to Andover, where will take him or
the Frisco freight east.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-06-19
EM1GRANTS.

Seldom a daypasses but some one or
aore old-time emigrant wagon winds ii
S weary way through our streets, westward
.ound. All, these old time wagons with
heir white covers. lean horses, homespun
women and children, and the ''yaller" dog!
What place they deserve in the future
istory of this country? They have been
he pioneers TO carry the banner Of Excel
ior," and we, with our store clothes, pull
,acks and other civilizing paraphanalis are
rly followers and dudes in the onward
march TO western greatness. The old time
,rairie schooner, with its old-fashioned
american occupants, noble and honest, how
veil we remember them? Before railroad
we're introduced these great civilizers dotted
very plain Of the west, stretching out over
ILL and valley of Kansas, and to-day they
lwell in the land, they and their decend-
.nts, forever. These emigrants, as we see
hem pass through our streets, are only
aking another advance from where they
we're pioneers thirty years ago All honor
. the white covered wsgon-the prairie
chooner-and its occupants All honor to
he simple homespun they wear and the old
inc American rules they inculcate into the
ettlements they establish.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-06-19
IN NEMoRIAM.

The sudden death of Mrs. Francis NJ. Nc
Griff yesterday morning was very sad one.
She expired about o'clock in The morning
from heart disease. She was occupying q
bed with her sistsr, Mrs. Choate, Of Califor-
mia, who is visiting the family, and whom
she hadn't seen since she was little girl up
TO last week. Waking at an early hour she
spoke to Mrs. Chostc, remarking that she
was hungry and what she would like for
breakfast. In q few minutes after she
clutchcd her sisters arm, sighed and all was
over. Mrs. McGriff was born at Wabash,
Ind, in 1910 and was left an orphan at
seven. She married Mr.. James McGrif at
Eaton, O., in 1856 and moved TO Illinois in
1865 and to Kansas in 1875. Eight children
was the result of the union, five of whom
are living. two ofthese are young ladies grown.
Mrs. McGriff was a member of the NJ. Z.
church we believe, kind, tender mother
and an affectionate wife. The funeral will
be from the house on Water street to-day at
O'Clock, Rev. H,dgson officiating.
Thus another peaceful home has been en-
veloped by dark cloud through whose
heavy folds struggle back to the hearts OF
the bereaved husband and children of only
the faint light of promises and hopes un'
certain.
We come and 60
With the ebb and flow
Ofthe tide of eternal time,
Bearing to distant cline.
We come and go,
Catching glimpses OF glow
As the eternal sheen
Breaks with Frightening CLEAN.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-06-19

Some of the members OF the committee
who located the Southwest Kansas college,
didn't take kindly to the timely and perfect
ly level remarks OF yesterday mornings IS
sue, we are grieved to learn. Gentlemen OF
hat cloth should never finch at the truth,
especially when uttered in calm soberness.
That all we said met with the hearty en-
dorsement of several thousand readers there
is not the least doubt That we didn't say
half as much or make il half as strong as
we should, many members of the church
openly confess The pretense that their was
any heat because some other point was sue
cessfui is most fully answered by not only
the former position of this paper but by the
fact that our people made no particular ef-
fort to secure the college when the other
towns were holding public meeting after
public meeting in order to STIR up their re-
speciiye peoples. No, it was the evidence
of short-sightedness, OF unfair dealing, OF
tricks excusable only in the political trick
ster that called out the comments. When
Wichita's self-constituted committee said to
the locating committee that our people con-
sidered Wichita OF more importance to the
college than the college could possibly te to
Wichita they meant it in all is bearings and
knew what they were talking about. And
now that the committee have made their
choice we say further that majority of the
leading spirits who desired the college To-
Gated here are glad that they have been re-
lieved of the burthens which its location
here would have inevitably brought There
is no sham, hypocracy or envy in this asser-
ton either. Therefore, as We said before, II
was not the loss of the college nor the fact
that II was located elsewhere which called
forth our remarks, but the utter ignoring OF
the best interests of the school and OF
the instructions given the committee by the
conference in resolution whose language
could not be misunderstood. The facts tha'
all the other local committees continually
tainted the locating commission with the
assertion that Wichita would capture them
or that few of the members of that com
mission could ever hope to fill the Wichits
station or that new deals were arranged fol
certain ones to be ratified by the next con-
ference, etc, should not have weighed al
heavy as feather when grave and i'm
portant trust effec.ing the liJe, character and
prosperity of an institution for all the years t.
come, was at stake.
No sirs, there was no undue heat and now
that the matter has been settled, the leas
that the members of that committee say
about it the better, in the meantime we
congratulate our friends who have cap
tured the elephant and the people of Wichi
Ia in failing to do so.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-06-19
wHoLEsALE WINNING WICHITA.

Hon. Jacob Stotler, of Wellington, who
Is member of the state board Of charities,
spent the night in this city night before last,
proceeding home next morning. The board
had just completed the business Of . very
important meeting, at which the bids for
supplies were opened and considered and
the contracts awarded for all the state in
stitutions under their care. When it is con-
sidered that there are two state insane
asylums with nearly two hundreds en-
ployees each, and four or five hundred in
mates each, the state Blind asylum, the
Deaf and Dumb asylum, and the state Re
form school and their inmates and officers
and that nearly every institution in addition
to supplies is having additions built and
that all must be done under the supervision
of this state board, We can get some idea of
its work and responsibility. In addition to
these the State Idiotic school, lately located
at Winfield, must be built under their super
vision, as also the State Soldiers Orphans
home, which is not yet located, but for the
location of which an advertisement will be
found elsewhere in these columns. Twenty
thousand dollars must be expended this year
on the Home, and will be as soon as the
location is chosen. In speaking Of the
awnrds of contracts for supplies. and bids
which are received from jobbing houses in
every part of the country, We are pleased to
note that one of the leading staples, that
of calico, was awarded to Wichita jobbing
firm, to w. w. Johnston & Co., as against
some of the largest jobbing houses of the
west. The award was on standard prints as
per sample and there could have been nc
mistake. The Wichita Wholesale house
,,.as ha louaef
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-06-19
FOREST EMPOWERED,

Mr.. James r Mead is having the row Of
.rees in front of his house on Central ave
1ue cut down. The stumps of some @
hese trees, which were the largest in The
own, measures seven and eight feet in cir
-umference, the largest being nearly three
at through six inches above the ground
ONE people can't understand that tha'
row of trees was set out only fourteen year!
go. Our recollection is that they were tbs
irst trees put out on any street OF TIN
own. When they were put out there wa
,ot twig or sprout as thick as your fingel
be seen growing where now is a fores
uncovered city, city more compactly ant
lensely shaded than any city, old or young
which we have any knowledge, in Amer
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-06-19
MARRIED.

GLENN-STgIcKLER- evening ut :
o'clock, at the residence of Capt. Ii. @.
ohenicie, one mile south of the city, by
Rev. DIR. Porter, ex-Lieut--Gov. A. A.
Hem, at present police judge of Wichita,
md Miss Kate IL. Stricken, Of Dayton,
Dbio.
The groom is a man too well known in
Kansas, having long been prominent
CURE in biz party, 10 need introduction 10
ne readers of the Monitor, and is man OF
ich sterling worth as not to require words
commentator. HIS bride is one Of
yhio's NJ ble-t daughters, and in securir z
ct th. governor has won the highest prize
! life's lottery.
Capt. aud Mrs. Phenicie sustained their
;-ell-known name Us most generous and
ospitable entertainers, on this occasion,
ndering 70 the bridal couple and the
uests, superb supper. Gov. and Mrs.
,ilenn took quarters at the Huntington, last
ight, and will leave for Wichita this morn
ig.-Fort Scott Monitor.
The Governor has received the congratu.
,tions of host Of friends since bis return
ccompanied by his accomplished wife tc
ais city.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-06-19
ICE CREAM PARLOR.

The entire EAGLE force, including the
devil, accepted an invitation to an ice
cream and strawberry feast last night at the
neat new parlors that have just been opened
by Mr.. G. S. Meals, on North Main street.
next door north of the street car barn. The
parlors are very neatly fitted up and well
furnished. The tables are all gray granite
topped and everything looks quite inviting
The cream was delicious, and included some
varieties hitherto unknown in this city.
These were ice cream, ice custard and a
most delicious dish called water ice. The
ladies and gentlemen of Wichita will find
here pleasant parlor and, judging by what
we saw, as delicious ice cream and cake as
can be found anywhere.