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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-07-31
Pot-Luck.

One Of the tests of good nature as
well as hospitality is to take people
unawares near meal-time. In the
old times when guests were fewer,
and travelling more rare, the visitor
was god-send, whose advent was
welcomed and stay prolonged. Per-
haps it is not to be expected that hos
pitality should remain the same I'M
der new social conditions, nor indeed
is it possible, for people asa rule, that
is, well bred people, rarely visit with
out being invited, but there are occa-
sions, when by accident or circum-
stance, without deliberate intention
or malice aforethought, the necessity
of extending an invitation or accept
ing one is forced upon an individual,
and he orshe sits down to "pot-luck."
If the spirit of kindness, cheerfulness
and willingness presides at the board,
it truly matters very little what else
there is on it. But it does not always.
There are some persons in this world
who make of. everything a trouble
and grievance, who profess not to de-
sire to do anything unless they can
do it Fright" and try to make a vir-
tue of their meanness, their selfish
ness and niggardliness. The desire
to do a thing in the right way is
doubtless praise-worthy and if people
are invited to an entertainment they
have a right to expect that it will be
well provided. But "pot-luck" means
any kind of luck, good, bad or indif.
ferent, and only needs welcome to
be the best luck in the world, wheth.
er the dinner be off a rich joint OF
only "picked up" There are house.
keepers who would gladly be hospita'
BILE at such times, but they are moi
blessed with faculty, perhaps not
with resources. They have nothing
in the house," which means in the
larder, and they have nc idea of add
ing to their meagre bill of fare, except
by expensive visits to the confection
ers or much elaboration in the way O
cookery. fit is in the country, thu
time a hot day in August, and people
drop in unexpectedly to dinner, Sc
them down to bread and milk, gar
den salad, bread and butter, anc
good, homemade berry pie. They
will say and think too, that the!
never had better dinner in thei
lives.-Demorest's Monthly.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-07-31
Fight Your Own Battles.

Fight your own battles. Hoe your
own row. Ask no favors of anyone,
you'll succeed five thousand times
better than one who is always be-
seeching ones patronage. No one
will ever help you as you help your
self, becauseno one will be 50 heartily
interested in you" affairs. The first
step will not be such a long one, per-
haps; but, carving your own way up
the mountain, you make each one
lead to another; and stand firm in
that while you chop still another out.
Men who have made fortunes are not
those who had $4,000 given to start
with, but started fair with a well
earned dollar or two. Menw who have
by their own eXertion acquired fame
have not been thrust into popularity
by puffs begged or paid for, or given
in friendly spirit, They have out
stretched their hands and touched
the public heart. Men who win love
do their own wooing, and | never
knew a man to fail so signally as one
who had induced his affectionate
grandmother to speak good word
for him. Whether you work for love,
or for fame, or for money, or for any
thing else, work with your hands,
heart and brain. Say 81 Whip and
some day you will conquer. Never
let any man have it to say, 81 have
dragged you up" Too many friends
hurt a man more than none at all.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-07-31

The beautiful obelisk presented a few years
ago by the khedive of Egypt to New York,
and set upon its base in Central Park, was
rapidly going to destruction. 1t was chip
ping off and crumbling away.
Many suggestions were made for its preser-
walton, among others the barbarous one of
painting it, AT length mixture of paraffine,
creosote and turpentine was decided on.
This is called water proofing mixture, and
has been applied to buildings to a consider
able extent.
The coating was applied to the heated
stone The manner of putting it on was in
teresting. The obelisk is also called "mono-
18th" a word signifying that it is one stone.
The column is covered to its top with figures
and hieroglyphics. Into the crevices of these
the heated coating had to be driven with an
alcohol blowpipe. The operation was sue
cessfully accomplished, and the stone is as
imposing as before, the only difference being
that it is slightly darker in color. 1t was SC
lofty and slender that great care had to be
exercised in erecting the scaffolding around
it. The glaze-like coating brought out the
carved figures in fine relief.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-07-31
A Literary Coup D'Etat.


OF fall the surprises to which the
reading public has been treated by
Mr.. Alden's surprising Literary Rev
olution, perhaps themost remarkable
is the last.
Two of the choicest and most
famous books in modern literature,
Washington Irving's "The Sketch
Book" and ''Knickerbocker's History
of New York" are just published in
style worthy of this most widely cele-
brated and universally honored Of
American authols. The two books
together form one of the nine volumes
of his works also unpublished. The
type is large, loaded, beautiful; the
two volumes bound in one comprise
606 pages; the binding is half moroc-
co, MAJ bled edges. The only other
edition in the market that at all COM
pares with this or rivals it, is adver-
tised by the publisher at $500 per
volume.
Mr.. Alden's price when sold in sets
of nine volumes, is little less than
$1.00 per volume. He now offers this
single specimen volume until Sep
TENDER |, 1886, for the price Gf it can
be called price, Of so cents, by mail,
postage paid.
This offer is without restriction or
condition; if there are hundred
thousand, or half a million of those
who take pleasure in the works of
Washington living, who want the
volume, he says he will fill their or
ders as fast as his printers and binders
can turn them out.
Ifyou want to complete your set
after you have received this volume,
you can, of course do so by paying
the additional price for the set. The
object of this extraordinary Coup
D'Etat'' is of course, advertising; eX-
cept for this consideration the price
would be ridiculous and ruinous.
Mr.. Alden sends his complete Con-
densed Catalogue of standard books
free to any applicant, or his Illustrat-
ed Catalogue, l32 pages, fOrfourcents.
Address, John b. Alden, Publisher,
1893 Pearl Street, New York.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-07-31
Facts of Interest.

The government tea farms are to be aban-
doned.
Diphtheria is three times as fatal to black
children as to white ones.
The average change of temperature in Cali
fornia the year round is only 8 degs,
The national herbarium at Washington
now contains over 5000 specimens.
A new route to southwestern China is pro-
jected 1t is to run through Siam from the
British possessions.
Milwaukee beer decreased i'll 1885 to the
amount of 5000 barrels This looks as though
the temperance people were getting in their
work
The largest steel rifle ever made in this
country has Just been finished at the Wash
ington navy yard. 1t is of S-inch bore, so
feet long. and throws a ball weighing go
',s.I.,=!. ,:itI 10 rou:,ds Of powder
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-07-31
The President Speaks.

WASHINGTON, July l9.-The fol-
lowing Executive order was issued
by the President last Wednesday,:
EXECUTIVE MANSION, I
WASHINGTON, July1
TO the Heads Of Departments IN the
service of the General Government:
/ deem this a proper time to especi-
ally warn all subordinates in the sew
eral departmentsandall Office holders
under the general government against
the use of their official positions in at
tempts to controlpolitical movements
in their localities.
Office holders are the agents of the
people, not their masters. Not only
is their time and labor dueto the gov
eminent, but they should scrupulous-
ly avoid in their political action, as
well as in the discharge of their Off
csal duty, offending by a display of
obstrusive partisanship their neigh
bors who have relations with them as
public officials.
They should also constantly remem-
Der that their party friends, from
whom they have received preferment,
have not invested them with the
power of arbitrarily managing theil
political affairs. They have no right
as Office holders to dictate the politi.
cal action of their party associate, OF
to throttle freedom of action within
party lines by methods and practices
which pervert every useful and just
fable purpose of party organization
The influence of federal office hold
ers should not be felt in the manipu
lation of political primary meeting;
and nominating conventions. The
use of these officials of their positions
to compass theirselection as delegate
to political conventions is indecen
and unfair, and proper regard for the
proprieties and requirements of Off
cial place will also prevent their as
Stunning the active conduct of politica
campaigns.
Individual interest and activity il
political affairs are by no means con
demned. Office holders are neithe
DISTINGUISHED nor forbidden the exer
else of political privileges; but thei
privileges are not enlarged, nor il
their duty to party increased to per
nicious activity by Office holding. 4
Just discrimination in this regard be
tween the things a citizen may prop
erly do and the purposes for which
public Office should not be used i
easy, in the light of a correct appreci
alton of the relation between the pee
pie and those intrusted with officia
place, and consideration of the ne
cessity under our form ofgovernment
ofpolitical action. free from officia
coercion.
You are requested to communicat
the substance of these views to thos
for whose guidance they are intended
GROVER CLEVELAND.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-07-31
Coating Cleopatra,s Needle.

The climate of America is very trying both
to animate and ipanimate objects. The ex-
tremes of heat and cold successfully expand
and contract all mineral substances to such
an extent that unless constantly watched and
kept in repair they are finally disintegrated.
The drenching rains are also very trying
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-07-31

The most extraordinary incident of
Observation-Disclosures is told of Il clergy
man, who forgot what he was about
in the middle of prayer and sat
down. In Il moment he arose, and,
pointing to the amazed congregation,
said: ooh! by the way, amen"
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-07-31
McNINNVILLE TENNESSEE SATURDAY, JULY g.
Rama CatesbianA.

This is the learned name of the common
bullfrog Common as it lis it is safe to say
that not one in thousand Of those who see it
every year know its habits or how long it
lives
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-07-31

Subscribe for the STANDARD, S1.GG.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-04-22

Mr.. HI. o. Witte, the Jeweler, located in
Jackson years ago, and averaged three
watches daily for repairing, besides work
from vicinity and other Watchmakers,
which will make about sixty-thousand
Watches he has repaired while in jack
son. 25 years experience and working in
the principal cities, Chicago, Cincinnati
and Louisville, where they have large,
fine practice, enable him to become mas
ter of the Watchmakers and Jewelry
trade. Now if you have any watches,
clocks or jewelry to be repaired take it to
III. o. Witte, the best Matchmaker that
has ever located in Jackson. All work
warranted for 2 wears.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-04-22

The Democratic Congressmen who voted
against adjourning to see the old Veterans
were dignifed the great Apostle of Democ-
racy, Jeff Davis, who thought it highly i'm
proper for Col. Pritchard's men TO make war
upon lsdies-as they hauled him out of his pet
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NOHTOTH Y,APRII2 p#H##Rr

society, when he deserves to be driven
out and spurned as one would spurn
viper. A man who has no regard for fe
male character is not fit to be permitted
in any respectable home, and society is
wrong in recognizing such characters as
having any claim upon responsibility.
David earnestly prayed and praised
God, and begged the mercy of the Lord
upon his sin. The modern edition does
not even pray, or praise the Lord for any
thing. The reason of this is perhaps that
he has no right to Divine recognition or
favor, and knows it. His life is rebel
lion against the society of men and angels.
There is no spot on earth so dear to man.
kind as home, and no jewel in any home
so bright as virtue. The criminal who
would steal this, cannot begin to compare
as to respectability, with the thief who
robs of worldly wealth. To take pure
life, and ruthlessly cast it out into the
world to be lost waif upon a sea of mis-
fortune, is crime with which there can
be no comparison. What justice requires,
what duty requires, what every mans
sense of honor requires, is that the crime
of the betrayer be made so contemplate
that he shall be outlawed by good society,
just as his poor victim is. The world
needs the exercise of little prayerful
study upon this point. The sympathy
should be with the victim, not the betray-
er. Woman is foremost in all good works.
Without her earnest effort, the church
would be practically dead, and society a
sea of crime. Is it not, then, as cruel as
it is strange, that the world should aban-
don her upon the commission of a single
error, and lionize her betrayer? There
can be little fear that the type of man
we have referred to will have trouble
enough hereafter, but the iron should be
made to enter his soul here and now. We
are taught that vengeance belongs to a
higher power, but we believe that ven
geance can be made still more terrible by
consigning such characters to their proper
place in this world. The only hope for
the modern David is repentance in sack
cloth and ashes. Until this occurs, he
should be treated with the same mercy
he shows to his victims.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-04-22
Don't GIVE it Up SO.

"Oh! if | had only known that in
time" Known what? ''Known that
a simple cold in the head may develop
into chronic catarrh.'' Well, it isn't
too late, for Ely's Cream Balm will
cure catarrh, even after the sufferers
life becomes burden to him, and he
nuisance to his friends. 1t is the
only radical and thoroughly scientific
catarrh cure known. Not a snuff.
Not liquid. Price SOC.
apr.15-2w
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-04-22
A Druggists Story.

Mr.. Isaac c. Chapman, Druggist,
Newburg, n. Y. writes us: II have
for the past ten years sold several
gross Of DIR. William Halls Balsam
for the Lungs. I can say of it what
| cannot say of any other medicine.
l have never heard a customer speak
Of it but to praise its virtues in the
highest manner. | have recommended
it in great many cases of whooping
cough, with the happiest effects. l
have used it in my own family for
many years; in fact, always have a
bottle in the medicine closet ready for
use." apr. 15-1m.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-04-22

Great excitement has been caused in
the vicinity Of Paris, Tex, by the re-
markable recovery of Mr.. J. E. Corley,
who was SO helpless he could not turn
in bed, or raise his head; everybody
said he was dying of Consumption. A
trial bottle of DIR. Kings New Discov-
cry was sent him. Finding relief, he
bought a large bottle and box of DIR.
Kings New Life Pills; by the time he
had taken two boxes of Pills and two
bottles of the Discovery, he was well
and had gained in flesh thirty-six
pounds.
Trial Bottles Of this great Discovery
for consumption free at E. d. Lewis.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-04-22

A good watch will last an ordinary
lifetime, provided it is not ruined while
in the hands of careless or inexperienced
watch repairers. If you are in possession
Of good time-piece and it needs repair
ing take it to Fl. \. Bedel, the Jeweler,
because he has an established reputation,
of doing careful and first class work. All
work warranted to give satisfaction.
Established 1874.
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Consumption Cured.

An old physician retired from practice, having
had placed in his hands by East India missionary
the formula of simple vegetable remedy for the
speedy and permanent cure of Consumption, Bronchi
tbs, Catarrh, Asthma and all throat and Lung Afec
tons also positive and radical cure for Nervous De-
biliy and all Nervous Complaints, after having test
ed its wonderful curative powers in thousands of
cases. has felt it his duty to make it known to his
suffering fellows: Actuated by this motive and de-
sire to relieve human suffering, will send free of
charge to all who desire it, this recipe, in German
French English, with full directions preparing
and using. Sent by mail by addressing with stamp
naming this paper, W. A. Noyes, 149 Powers Block
Rochester, NY 99octs5y
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-04-22

Those who believe that nature will
work off coungh or cold should un-
derstand that this is done at the ex-
pense Of the constitution. Each time
this weakens the system, and we all
know that the termination of this
dangerous practice is consumptive's
grave. Don't take the chances, when
fifty cent bottle of DIR. Bigelow's
Positive Cure will safely and prompt
ly cure any recent cough, cold or
throat or lung trouble. Buy the dol
lar bottle of DIR. W. F. Hale for
chronic cases or family use.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-04-22

When a Dose of Vinegar Bitters is
taken into the stomach, all diseases of
the blood, liver, heart. kidneys, stom-
ach, and body, generally begin to pack
up, preparatory to leaving the system.
And it doesn't take them long to pack
either. Like the guests that Mrs.
Macbeth dispersed, they 'stand not
upon the order of their going, but go
at once"
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-04-22

The preventive is the far-famed
Southern remedy, Simmons Liver
Regulator, purely vegetable tonic,
cathartic and Alternative 1t acts more
promptly in curing all forms Of mala-
rial diseases than calomel or quinine,
without any of the injurious conse-
quences which follow their use. Take
the Regulator and it will keep your
liver, bowels and kidneys in perfect
order, and you will never have an ex-
perimental knowledge Of the meaning
of the word malaria.
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ESTABLISHED IN
I MARCH, 1S47.

Credit is due the German woman
and physicians for first using Red
Glover blossoms as a medicine. Best
results are obtained when combined
with other medicinal roots and herbs.
as in DR.. Jones Red Glover Tonic,
which is the best known remedy for
all blood diseases, stomach and liver
troubles, pimples, costiveness, bad
breath, piles, ague and malarial dis
eases, indigestion, loss Of appetite,
low spirits, headache, and all diseases
of the kidneys. Price so cents, of DR..
w. F. Hale.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-04-22

Sickness comes unlimited, and
strong men and women are forced to
employ means to restore their health
and strength; the most successful of
all known remedies for weakness, the
origin Of all disease, is DIR. J. Ell. Nc
Leans Strengthening Cordial and
Blood Purifier.
For sale by G.. w. Miller
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-04-22
WHOLE NO. 2O23.

The best on earth, can truly be said
of Griggs Glycerine Salve, which is a
sure, and speedy cure for cuts, bruises,
scalds burns, wounds and all other
sores. Will positively cure piles, tet-
ter and all skin eruptions. Try this
wonder healer. Satisfaction guaran-
teed or money refunded. Only 25
cents. Sold by W. F. Hale.
17decS5y.
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atches!

Rockford, Elgin, Waltham, Hampden,
Springfield and Howard Watches, at the
reliable jewelry store of H. A. Bedel, next
door to the postoffice, where you can rest
assured you can get the worth of your
money. All goods warranted as repre-
sented. Fine watches repaired, and salts
faction guaranteed.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-04-22

To enrich and quicken the circula-
tion Of the blood, and to reform irreg
ularities of the system, use DR.. J. II.
McLean's Strengthening Cordial and
Blood Purifier.
For sale by G.. W. Miller.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-04-22
Jared Martin went into Office as Mar
shall on last Wednesday night.
You Who Lead Sedentary Lives

You Who Lead Sedentary Lives
will find great relief from constipa-
tion, headache and nervousness, by
taking Simmons Liver Regulator. 1t
is simple, harmless, vegetable COM
pound, sure to relieve you, and can do
no injury. Persons of sedentary hab-
its often suffer with kidney affections.
If they would maintain the strength
of the digestive organs and improve
the quality Of the blood by taking the
Regulator it would restore the kidneys
to health and yigor.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-04-22

During the winter the blood gets
thick and sluggish, now is the time to
purify it, to build up your system and
fit yourself for hard work, by using
DR.. J. Ell. McLean's Strengthening
Cordial and Blood Purifier
For sale by G.. W. Miller.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-04-22
Very Remarkable Recovery.

Mr.. Geo. V. Willing, of Manches-
ter, Mich, writes: ''My wife has been
almost helpless for years, So helpless
that she could not turn over in bed
alone. She used two Bottles Of Elec-
trio Bitters, and is so much improved,
that she is now able to do her own
work"
Electric Bitters will do all that is
claimed for them. Hundreds of testi-
monials attest their great curative
powers. Only fifty cents bottle at
ID. d. Lewis.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-04-22

Finish the walls and cealings with AL
abastine. You can do it; inexpensive;
try it. White and twelve tints. Cheap
paper. Disinfects and prevent diseases.
Beautiful sample card free. By drug
gists, hardware and paint dealers. $3.50
given away. ALBASTINE Co., Grand
Rapids, Mich.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-04-22

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chill
blains, corns, and all skin eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give en-
tire satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box.
For sale by E. D. Lewis. 1ianS6y.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-04-22

FITS.-All Fits stopped free by DR..
Kline's Great Nerve Restorer. No Fits
after first days use. Marvellous cures.
Treatise and 5000 trial bottle free to Fit
cases. Send to DR.. Kline, 931 Arch ST.,
Phila., Pa. 1aprS6y
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-04-22

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria,
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-04-22

"I'll attend to it soon." Don't
cheat yourself in that way. Your hair
is growing thinner, dryer and more
lifeless every day. Save it and restore
its original color, softness and gloss
by using Parker's Hair Balsam while
YOU NAV. 1ap4W
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-04-22

An old man seemingly on the verge of
the grave, was wandering about the
streets on Thursday night. The police
cared for him.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-04-22
march11 :2nn.

If all the doggery-keepers who have
been violating the laws are pulled, there
will probably be some surprises in this
town