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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-19
TOHN D. n. LUNT,
yITARFIEIiD & HALL,
DRUG GI SITS,
Cnrnnr PRINCE Snd Fairfax street,

Cornor Prince and Fairfax street,
descriptions q specially. English, Fronch,
German and Domestic Toilet Soaps; Genuine
Farina Cologne; Magnolia, Hedyesmia, Geranium
and Florida Water; Genuine Eubin's Extracts; J;
Tooth Brushes full assortment of Patent Medi-
cincs, Coxe's Gclatne, Corn Starch Sea Moss Fa-
rino Spices of all kinds, and select stock of all
articles sold by druggists at prices as low as the
same quality can be obtained elsewhere. : dec /.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-15
Put This in Your Pipe.

An English workman, just past the
middle age, found that his pipe,
which for many years had been a
great comfort to him, was beginning
to seriously affect his nerves. Before
giving it up, however, he determined
to find out if there was no way by
which he could continue to smoke
without feeling the effects to an inju-
riOus extent. He accordingly wrote
to a medical journal and was recon-
mended to fill his pipe one-third full
of table salt, and press the tobacco
hard down upon it, as in ordinary
smoking. The result was satisfactory.
During the process of smoking the
salt solidifies, while remaining po-
rOus, and when the hardened lump is
removed at the end of the days
smoking, it is found to have absorbed
so much of the oil of tobacco as to be
deeply colored. The salt should be
renewed daily.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-15
Consumption Cured.

An old physician, retired from prac-
tice, having had pIaaddn his hands by
an East India missionary the formula
of simple vegetable remedy for the
speedy and permanent cure of Con.
sumption, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asth {.
ma and all throat and Lung Affections,
also a positive and radical cure for
Nervous Debility and all Nervous
Complaints, after having tested its
wonderful curative powers in thou.
sands of cases, has felt it his duty to
make it known to his suffering fellows.
Actuated by this motive and desire
to relieve human suffering, | will send
free of charge, to all who desire it, this
recipe, in German, French or English,
with full directions for preparing and
using. Sent by mail by addressing
with stamp, naming this paper, W. A.
MOVES, 149 Powers Block, Rochester,
NY.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-15
Write Distinctly.

DIR. Potts always wrote to be read,
and no man could mistake word or
letter. This was traceable to an Incl
dent in his early life. When q boy,
he was a clerk of some sort in Phila-
delphia, and went to collect a bill
from a Quaker gentleman. When
paid, he signed the receipt with one
ofthosehieroglyphic cartouchesw which
we sometimes see as a signature on
bank notes. The Quaker took up the
bill and said very blandly, "Friend,
what is this at the bottom ?" "That,
sir, is my name" "What is thy
name :" civilian S. Potts." "Well,
William, will thee please to write it
down under here plain, 50 that a wit
ness in court could know it,"
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-15
How to Make the Old. Happy.

"a little thoughtful attention-how
happy it makes the old. They have
outlived most of the friends of their
early youth. How lonely their hours!
Often their partners in life have long
filed silent graves often their chill
dren have they followed to the tomb.
They stand solitary bending on their
staff, waiting till they hear the same
call. How often must they think
of absent lamented faces of the love
which cherished them, and the tears
Of sympathy which fell with theirs,
now all cones Why should not the
young cling around andcomfort them,
cheering their gloom with songs and
happy smiles.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-15
Indications of a Cold Winter.

Sequachee Advance.
All of the prominent weather prog
nOsticatOrs of Pikeville and vicinity
say that all the signs indicate that
the coming winter will be unusually
severe and protracted, Jesse Hall
says that muskrats are busy building
their houses. j. l.. Hodge says that
the ground hog is digging his hole
deep. J. A. White says chicken
gizzards presage a cold Christmas.
Uncle Moses Tucker says the corn
husks are of unusual thickness. Will
A. Brown says the wild turkey is
thick feathered. DIR. j. A. Ross says
the gOose's breastbone is very tough.
Uncle Peter Spears says the drum
sticks of his neighbours chickens are
extraordinarily tough. These signs
settle it that we are to have cold
and severe winter. Selah
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-15
He Thought it Very Funny.

Bill Nye tells the Boston Globe
that "while out trout fishing on the
Kinnie Kinnick wis., the other day
an old farmer at whose house 1
stopped got me to read my own stuff
in the Weekly Globe, while he sat
and chuckled through it. Then, of
course, without knowing who 1 was,
but supposing l was a town dude out
for relaxation, asked me if L didn't
think that was d-n sight the best
thing ever read. l told him there
was no doubt aboutit. t."
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-15
Be Natural.

We have in every community far
mers Of marked ability, men of fine
attachments and women Of culture,
who fail to occupy the positions they
are so well qualified to fill on account
of excessive difidence. When called
upon to do something in the presence
of a room filled with people, they
suddenly forget what manner of men
and women they are and suffer them
selves to persOnate somebody else.
If they would only remain them
selves and talk and reason aS:they do
on other occasions, what q fund of
information they couldimpart. Every
human being has distinct individu-
atty, differing in some important
sense from everybody else, and the
moment he forgets this fact and at
tempts to personate another, he not
only fails but puts himself in a false
position. The farmer should be him
self on all occasions and do his own
work in his own way. Express his
thoughts in Ineligible language and
never apologize for the manner in
which he manages to convey his
ideas. If you are not prepared to do
the work assigned, why, n'tunder-
take it, that's all.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-15
COURTS.

OHANCERY-Sits list Monday in May and
II November; L. D. Hancock, Judge; J..
C. Biles, Clerk.
NIRCUIT-Sits Tuesday after 4th Monday
u in January, May, and September; j..
Williams, Judge; A. J. Curl, Clerk.
NOUNTY-Sits by quorum LIST Monday in
" every month; full court every quarter;
s. J. W alling, Esq, Chairman; A. II. Gross,
Clerk.
OTHER COUNTY OFFICIALS-H. P.
" Maxwell, Sheriff; JnO. L. JacO, Register;
Jas. r. Gardner, Trustee and Tax Collec-
tor; Geo. T. Purvis, Ranger; Mat Jones,
Jailer; Sam O'Neal, County Superintendent
of Public Instruction
MUNICIPAL OFFICERS-MayOr, Jesse
Nl Walling; Aldermen-Wm. Biles, G..
r. Morford, VIC. Womack, G. w. Hood
enpyl, D. F. Wallace, w. W. Fairbanks.
Recorder--D. F. Wallace; Street Commits
sioners-Geo w. Hoodenpyl, VIM. Biles,
W. w. Fairbanks. Treasurer-C. K, Nor
ford
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-15
Hobbies of the Hygienists.

There were several dozen of the
hygienists in council, each with his
individual hobby. Each thought all
the Others were wrong. Each was
sure that his own hobby was the only
correct one. A gentleman present
said he had taken Browns Iron Bit
tiers for debility and dyspepsia, and,
though he didn't want to make a fuss
about it, he knew the use of this great
tonic to be better than all the notions
he had heard advanced in the council.
One practical cure is worth thousands
Of guesses and notions. Thousands Of
happy convalescents speak gratefully
of Browns Iron Bitters.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-15
CHURCHES.

Southern MethOdist-Rev II. b. Reams;
pastor; services every Sunday morning and
night. Sunday.school ut ~ A. NJ. Prayer
meeting Wednesday night.
Christian-Services every Sunday. Prayer
meeting Wednesday night.
Presbyterian-Rev.T II. NJ. Mcconnell, pas,
tor services, morning and night, first and
third SUNDAYS in each month; prayer meet.
ing every Wednesday night. Sunday-school
every Sunday morning at 81 o'clock.
Cumberland Presbyterian-Rev. G. T.
Stainback pastor; services every Sunday and
at night; prayermeeting Wednesday night
Sunday-school $3.50 a. m.
Baptist--Sunday- at 81 Il. IN
Prayer meeting every Tuesday night
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-15
The New Exposition at New Orleans

Scientific American.
The buildings and plant of the
Worlds Cotton Centennial EXPOSE
ton at New Orleans have been bought
by stock company for $175, 900, the
amount of Indebtedness attached to
the late enterprise. The new board
of managers are to reopen in the fall
again; under the title of the North,
Central and South American EXPOSE
ton, the display to be open to the
public November 10, and close not
later than March 81. The plans and
regulations are similar to those of the
last exposition, and the display is in
tended to cover the same class of eX-
hibits. The entry book for exhibitors
is to be opened August l and closed
NovembeI 5, so there need be no de-
lay in opening at the appointed time
with everything in order from the
start. The company to manage the
new exposition is organized under the
laws of Louisiana, with a capital OF
$500, 900, and it is said will not ask OF
expect aid from the government.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-15

Says the New Orleans Picayune:
"While medical students are being
harshly condemned for rObbing
graves, it is forgotten they intend to
fill them up again when they go into
practice.
The evil consequences resulting
from impure blOOdare beyond human
calculation, so are the vast sums eX-
pended in worthless remedies. Par
sons Purgative Pills make new rich
blood, and taken one anight for three
months will change the blood in the
entire system.
The value of the horses and mules
of the United States is placed at
81 ,014, 100000, mules being worth
$16l ,494 900 of the aggregate amount.
Young, old and middle-aged, all
experience the wonderful beneficial
effects of Ayers Sarsaparilla. Young
children suffering from sore eyes, sore
ears, scald-head, or with any scrOfu-
lous or syphilitic faint, may be made
healthy and strong by its use.
In Virginia peanuts are now ground
into what proves a very fair flour for
making pie crust and other light pas
tries.
Don't fill the system with quinine
in the effort to prevent or cure Fever
and Ague. Ayers Ague Cure is far
more potent preventive and remedy,
with the advantage Of leaving in the
body no poisOns to produce dizziness,
deafness, headache and other disOr.
ders. The prOprietOrs warrant it.
A Georgia farmer has just finished
blowing his ground for the thirty
third year with the same mule. The
longevity of the mule is one great
point in its favor.
The relaxing power of Johnson''
Anodyne Linimentis almost miracu
lOus. A gentleman whose leg wa:
bentat the knee and stiff for twenty
years had it limbered by its use, anC
the leg is now rs good as the other.
An observing politician says tina
the difference between those going
inand out of Office is mainly thistle
former are sworn in and the latter g
Outswearing.
India rubber worms; Did you eve
see any? Well, the first time you pas
one of these street vendors of worn
candy he will show you a bottle full o
them, but if you want to see genuin,
worms, give wormy child dose o
Whites Cream Vermifuge, it bring
EN-. Sold by J. B. Ritchey.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-15
No Time to Sooth Her Own Baby.

Nurse Ito fashionable mother)-
The baby is very restless, ma'am.
can't do anything with her.
f. M.-She's teething, suppose.
N.-Yes'm. think if you was to
take her in your arms a little while
it might soOthe her.
f. NJ. 1? Impossible. / haven't
time to spare. Pm just making ready
to attend a meeting of the Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Give baby some of DR.. Biggers'
Huckieberry Cordial.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-15
An Answer Wanted.

Can any one bring us a case of kid
ney or liver complaint that Electric
Bitters will not speedily cure? We
say they cannot, as thousands of cases
already permanently cured and who
are daily recommending Electric Bit
tiers, will prove Bright'S Disease, Di,
abetes, Weak Back, or any urinary
complaint, quickly cured. They puri.
fly the blood, regulate the bowels, and
act directly on the diseased parts.
Every bottle guaranteed. For sale al
so cents bottle by j. B. Ritchey. i
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-15
A Bridegrooms Mistake---What Came
of Kissing in a Tunnel.

a newly married couple, says the
Philadelphia telegraph, were on the
way to Washington by the Baltimore
and Ohio. There are many tunnels
on this road on the other side of the
Ohio river. All through Ohio the
face of the young man wore occasional
looks of pain, despite his great Joy.
He seemed to want something. APP
parently he yearned. Over in West
Virginia they entereda tunnel. Upon
emerging into the light the young
mans face was seen to Wear astudious
expression. Hewas thinking. At first
he seemed perpleXed, then interested,
then triumphant. He had had a
revelation. Then he smiled with a
firm, manly, continuous smile and his
eyes peered ahead for the first sign of
yawning cavern in the mountain
side. The bride was happy and de-
mure. Observation-Disclosures
darkness. The veil is drawn. 1t is
another tunnel. Light again, and the
young man looks happier than ever.
The brides cheek disports gentle
blush-a modest experienced blush,
discoverable only to the initiated and
envious. NoperpleXity, no anxiety
now. The revelation has been tested
and found success. There are many
tunnels, but not enough. If the
whole line were a tunnel the bride
and groom would not care how slow
the train proceeded. The man who
has not lived to bless the builder of
tunnels does not know what happi-
ness is. He is but little above the
brute which never troubled the Crea-
tor'fOr passing clouds over the moon
on prayer meeting night. But our
bridegroom was not one of these par
ties. He appreciated all the blessings
which man and nature had bestowed
upon him. He did not miss tunnel.
but all things must have an end.
Daylight always comes to the newly
married. Strawberries and cream
must be paid for at the cashiers desk.
Within the blissful cucumber hides
microbe. Our young husband goes
for drink of water. While on THIS
errand his eager eye catches the sight
of another tunnel. OF course he feels
} his birdie will be sore afraid if left
: alone in the darkness, and he hastens
to her side. Quick are his feet, but
faster moves the train. Darkness
gathers while he is yet half dozen
seats away. But the brave man does
not falter. He gropes along; he
reaches the seat (or thinks he does)
and slides into it. Deep are shadows,
and huns the train.
A scream, long and vigorous, q
sound of scutfiing, thump or two,
and the bright light of a May day
breaks upon the scene. The young
husband frantically endeavors to dis
engage himself from the grasp of an
angry ,colored woman sitting on the
seat just behind the bride. He at
length succeeds and retires sullenly
to his seat, wiping his mouth and Oc-
casionally splitting upon the floor as
if he had bitten through a worm in Il
, fig. The tunnels come and go, but
, their shadows are scarcely deeper than
: those upon the face Of the young
, honeymoon.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-15
Important.

When you visit or leave New York
City, save Baggage, Expressage and
Carriage Hire and stop at the Grand
Union Hotel, opposite Grand Central
Depot.
Elegant rooms fitted up at cost of
one million dollars, reduced to $1.00
and upwards per day. European plan,
Elevator. Restaurant supplied with
the best. Horse cars, stages and ele-
waited railroad to all depots. Families
can live better for less money at the
Grand Union Hotel than at any other
frst.class hotel in the city.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-15
A Wholesale Druggist.


Mr.. Asa Gambler, Of the firm OF
Howard & Gambler, called on the pro-
prietor a few days ago and stated that
although he had sold so much of the
Cordial, he had never had any faith
in taking patent medicines, but that
his child had been suffering from
teething, and having employed three
different physicians and tried various
remedies, he concluded to try DIR,
Biggers' HuCkleberry Cordial, and he
had just come in to tell me that he
considered it the best medicine he
had ever used, and wanted to send
his brother a lot for their children.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-15
Mails.

Tullahoma to McMinnville-Arrives $50 p.
M: leaves $40 a. m, daily except Sundays
McMinnville to Sparta-Arrives 700 Am;
leaves 200 p. M; daily except Sundays,
Beersheba Springs-Arriyes 500 pm;
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; leaves
800 a. m same days.
Smithville (route No. 1867 arrives 1900
m, Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays
leaves 100 pm, same days.
Woodbury-Anives y M, Wednesdays
and Saturdays leaves 100 pm, same days
Horse Shoe Falls-Arrives 1900 M, Mon
days and Thursdays; leaves 200 pm. same
DAVIS
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-15
An Enterprising, Reliable House,

j. B. Ritchey can always be relied
upon not only to carry in stock the
best of everything, but to secure the
agency for such articles as have we'll
known merit, and are popular with the
people, thereby sustaining the reputa-
ton of being always enterprising, and
ever reliable. Having secured the
agency for the celebrated DIR. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, will
sell it on a positive guarantee. 1t will
surely cure any and every affection Of
Throat, Lungs and Chest, and to show
our confidence, we invite you to call
and get trial bottle free. l
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-15
Courts.

Chaneery.-Hon. f. d. Hancock, Chan.
cellor; NJ. L. Nearn, Clerk and Master.
MeebW eSaesday after I'd Monday in April
and October.
Circut.-Hon. J. j. Williams, Judge; A.
B. Woodland, Attorney General; A. H.
Woodlee, Clerk. Meets Tuesday after Sd
Monday in May, and Tuesday after 4th
Monday in October.
County COURT. C. GarretsOn, Chairman;
T. B. ROddy, Clerk. Sits by quorum LIST
Monday in every month, full court every
quatter.
Other County 0fciGlS.-T. B. Lockhart,
Sheriff: Jacob Fehr, Trustee; ]. w. Lock
hart, Register; Robert White, Superintend.
emit; Henry Overturf, Surveyor; A. H.
WOodlee, Ranger.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-15

"TwO fields, lying side by side,
were, it is said, "sown in wheat. One
was plowed and narrowed the usual
way, while the other was narrowed
five times. The result was that the
latter gave seven bushels more to the
acre than the former"
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-15
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all skin erup,
tons, and positively cures Piles, or no
paR.Tequired. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refund
ed. Price 25 cents box. For sale
by j. B. Ritchey.e 90 (SSy1
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-15

"Hello, Dick; been to the lecture"'
inquired friend as they met about
eleven o'clock in the street, outside Of
a public hall. "No, but Pm going to
one now," replied Dick, as he made
for home.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-15

Boston Post: "TO clean the teeth
use a mixture Of emery and sweet oil,
following it with plenty ofkerosene."
This would seem to be queer advice,
but as it is taken from a machinists'
magazine, and from a chapter relat-
ing to circular saw, we have no doubt
it is given in good faith.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-15
rANDARD- MEANWHILE TENNESSEE SATURDAY. AUG.5ss5
MY LIFE.

God made my life little light,
Within the world to glow,
A little flame that buneth bright,
Wherever may go.
God made my life q little flower,
That gives joy tc all;
Content to bloom in native bower,
Although its place be small.
God made my life little song,
That cOmforteth the sad;
That helpeth others to be strong,
And makes the singer glad.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-15

During the year 1884 England i'm
ported SOO,OOO,OOO dozens of eggs,
valued at s12,5OO,OOO. About five
sixths of this number were furnished
by France.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-15

"What is the matter with the
baby?" asked a lady of little girl
whose baby brother she understood
to be ailing. "Oh, nothin' much"
was the answer. Hes only hatchin'
teeth"
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-15
AItnmont NInils.

Arrire.-From Beersheba Springs at s a.
m, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and
from Tracy City, via Gruetli, at p. M,
same days.
Leare.--For Tracy City, Wis Gruetli, at
$50 a. m, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri.
days, and for Beersheba. Springs at $50 n,
M, same day@s SF5s4L3 smail to andstrdih
the above named points from June LIST to
October LIST each year. II. b. Northcut,
p, VI.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-15
Born to Blush Unseen.

What rose is born to blush unseen 1?
Negroes. But everybody takes DIR.
Biggers' Huckleberry Cordial for
diarrhea, dysentery and children
teething.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-15
Lodges ntIAltamont.

Alto, No. AIS, F. and A. M.--Meets LIST
Monday night in each month. A. II. Wood.
lee, w. NJ; II. B. Northcut, Sec.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-15

Some breeders contend that green
clover tends to produce barrenness in
all varieties of farm animals pastured
upon it.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-15

The lady students at Chautauqua
this year outnumber the gentleman
three to one. Even the business school
is largely composed of young ladies.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-15

All the Southern States, except
Texas and Arkansas, now have some
form of agricultural department as
part of themachinery Ofgovernment.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-15

The spores of smut found in smutty
grain are so small that 1906, 900 can
be placed side by side in the space of
one square inch.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-15

The Austrian authorities have es-
tablished offices where all patent
medicines intended to be offered for
sale in the country must be tested.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-15
Churches at Altnmont.

N. f. Church, South.-Services LIST Sab
bath in every month at 3 p, III. s. Black
wood, p. c.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-15

KNIGHTS AND LADY'S HONOR-2nd
n and 4th Thursday nights in every month.
A, II. GROSS. P.
A o. w. meets LIST and Sd Thursday
"A. nights in each month in Odd Fellows
Hall A. II. FAULKNER. NJ. W.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-15

KNIGHTS OF acknowledgements City,
n No. lao; meets in Masonic hall I'd and
4th Monday nights in every month.
h. PATERs on D.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-15
LODGES.

II & A.M.-Warren, No. 125-lst Monday
L night in every month, in their hall over
the courtroom. NJ. D. SMALLMAN, W. M.
DOYAL ARCH CHAPTER-Srd Thursday
" nightin every month.
R. KENNEDY, H. P.
r 90. F.-McMinnville, No. lac; every
/. Tuesday night in their Hall over II. ii
Faulkner's, r. PATTERSON, N. G,
w. S. LIVELY, Secy.
Rebekah Degree, meets First Thursday
night in each month.
G. T. STAINBACK, N. G.
w. S. LIVELY, Sec'y.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-15
6rnndy County lirfrforg.
ICGiSlnturc

LCGiSlnture.
Hon. A. ]. MOElroy, Senator; Hon. C. P
Beddow, Representative.