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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-12-25
Blood Will Tell.

Blood will tell in man-in beast.
How often do we hear the remark
made in reference to some particular
person: she is a gentleman, he comes
from good blood;" or, che is scoun-
drel, he comes from bad blood"
Without pursuing the thought and
fortifying and exemplifying the truth
of good breeding, or bad breeding, as
bearing a special reference to man
kind, we shall simply leave the mat
ter to the intelligence and scrutiniz-
ing observation ofthereader to decide
the question for himself.
In regard to domestic animals and
fowls, we need not 60 into any details
of illustrating and fully verifying that
BLOOD WILL TELL. 1t is patent to
all sensible men.
In the vegetable as we'll as the ami
NAL kingdom, the above truth is just
as faithfully portrayed The selection
of good seed is of just as much prime
Importance as to SOW upon good
ground. Imperfectly formed or de
generated seed, like "scrub" stock
cannot be depended upon to produce
the highest and most satisfactory re-
suits. If a farmer is Indifferent as tt
the matter of careful selection of thu
best seed, then it places him on thu
same level with the breeder ofdegen
Grated stock-he cannot hope to Sc
cure very flattering results from hi
efforts in farming the soil. Of ceurs,
good seed need not be expected Il
yield heavy crops, of extra quality
unless the land is good and the cult
walton thoroughly performed, and il
the best manner, and at the RICH
times, and with the rightimplements
But good seed TELLS.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-12-25
Malaria.

Twenty-Five hundred dozen bottles
of Ague Conqueror ordered in one
month. 1t positively eradicates all
Malaria, Fever and Ague, Bilious
and intermittent Fevers in any eli
mate. Read our Book of one thou
sond testimonials.
DUE WEST, S. c., March u, 1873.
g. G. GREEN, Dear Strive will
soon need more Ague Conqueror. 1t
it is taking like shot cakes" and CIV
ing Satisfaction. Yours,
ELDIs Bros.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-12-25

Mr.. A. b. Robertson, of Beech
Grove, Coffee county, Tenn, addresses
the following letter to the Editor of
the Tennessee department, of Farm
er's Home Journal:
Seeing mention in your paper of
brag crops of corn, potatoes, ETC., l
want to add my mite, just to show
what Coffee county can do. I send a
sample of white corn that 1 think
will do, especially when the yield is
considered. I gathered twelve hun
dred and fifteen bushels (1215) off of
eight and 47-1O0 acres, which is one
hundred and forty-three and 4-1O
bushels (143.4) per acre. This is no
guess work, the corn was carefully
measured and also the land; there is
a rocky place of considerable size on
which no corn was planted that was
included in the s 47-l0O acres. This
corn was only separated by turning
row from some of the brag and much
advertised Satterwhite corn, which
gave only fifty bushels to the acre
The Satterwhite was planted the 9th
of April, the sample 9th of May, SC
the Satterwhite had a month the adj
vantage. l purposely send ears thai
have crooked and uneven rows az
that is characteristic of the variety
1t is by far the best variety of corr
grown in this section. Please tes
the corn by weighing one ear anC
then shell and weigh the corn.
think that you will find that it she'll
out remarkably well.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-12-25
COURTS.

CHARACTERISTICS LIST Monday in May and
" November; w. S. Bearden, Chancellor;
]. C. Biles, Clerk.
NIRCUIT-Sits Tuesday after 4th Monday
" in January, May, and September; M.
D. Smallman, Judge; W. V. Whitson, At
torney-General; Al. Curl, Clerk.
NOUNTY-Sits by quorum LIST Monday in
" every month; full court every quarter
j. r. Parker, Esq, Chairman WI. Swami,
Clerk.
OTHER COUNTY OFFICIALS-U. Van.
" hooser, Sheriff; Jno. L. Jaco, Register
DR.. T. C. Smart, Trustee and Tax Collec.
tor; Geo. T. Purvis, Ranger; Mat. Jones,
Jailer; Sam O'Neal, County Superintendent
of Public Instruction
MUNICIPAL OFFICERS-Mayor, Jssee
N1 Walling; Aldermen, j. E. Jones, N.
A. Doty, A. H. Gross, Thos. Black, L. G.
Mead, M. M. Phelps; Recorder, ]. E. jones;
Treasurer, A. H. Gross; Street Commission.
ers, M. A. Do:y, NJ. M. Phelps, ]. E. Jones.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-12-25

900. The Mercer Brothers, clothiers,
carry a stock of 100000. Missouri
has twenty-seven citizens worth a
million dollars, ranging froNA $4,000
to $25O,OO0.
The richest colored woman of the
south, Amanda Eubanks, madesO by
the will of her white father, is worth
100000, and lives near Augusta, Ga.
Chicago, the home of $4,000 colored
people, has three colored firms in
business, whose proprietors represent
$4,000 each, one $4,000 and nine
$4,000. The Eastlake furniture
company is worth $4,000. A. j.
Scott has $35, 900 invested in the liv-
cry business, and is worth 100000,
including a we'll stocked farm in
Michigan. Mrs. John Jones and
Richaad Grant are worth $4,000. A..
G. White, of st. Louis, formerly sur
veyor to the Anchor line of steamers,
after financial reverses, has, since
the age of forty-fve, retrieved his
fortunes and accumulated $4,000.
Mrs. M. Carpenter, a San Francisco
colored woman, has bank account
of $50, 900, and Mrs. Mary Pleasant
has an income from eight houses in
San Francisco, a rancho near San
Mateo and 100000 in government
bonds. In Marysville, CAL, twelve
Individuals are owners of ranches
valued in the aggregate atfrom $780,
600 to $4,000. One of them, Mrs.
Peggy Breden, has besides bank &C
count Of $4,000.
These statistics show that the
brotherin black is making some head
way in the world. He is learning tC
"tote his own skillet"
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-12-25

Farmers should breed and raise
farmers horses. The breeding offast
trotters and runners has been reduced
to such fine point that none but
professionals usually make anything
out of it. First-class horses are scarce
in many sections of the country be-
cause farmers are tempted to part
with the best of their stock when
good prices are offered. This is poor
policy generally, asby selling the best
it has tendency to degenerate the
class of horses in any community.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-12-25

Our native persimmons are not of
much account as yet, but the intro
duction of the improved varieties
from Japan is likely to bring this
fruit into prominence. 1t is recon-
mended where the native varieties
thrive to graft upon them the improv-
ed sorts. Thefruit is largeand snowy
and is preferred by many to the plum.
AS the persimmon is too tender for
the North, its cultivation will be con-
fined to the South. Extensive ar.
rangements for planting it are now
being made in Florida.-Ex.
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CHURCHES.

Methodist-Rev. A. I, Crawford
pastor; services every Sunday morning and
night. Sunday.school at az A. NJ. Prayer
meeting Wednesday night.
Christian-Seryices every Sunday. Prayer
meeting Wednesday night.
Presbyterian-Rev.T T. M. 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 ut 81 o'clock.
Cumberland Presbyterian-Rev G. T.
5tainback pastor; services every Sunday and
at night; prayermeeting Wednesday night.
Sunday-school $3.50 a. m.
Baptist -Sunday-school at on q. N.
Prayer meeting every Tuesday night.
First Baptist, colored-Rev. A. O'Neal,
pastor. Services every Sunday afternoon and
night. Sunday-school $3.50 a. m.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-12-25
An Cid Citizen Speaks.

Mr.. j. M. Norris, an old resident of
Rome, Ga, says that he has been
badly troubled with Kidney Com
plant for great many years and
with Eczema for three years at times
could scarcely walk and had tried
many remedies without benefit, until
he began taking Electric Bitters and
amounting his hands and feet with
Bucklen's Arnica Salve. This treat
ment afforded him great releifand he
strongly recommends Electric Bitters
to all who suffer with Kidney Com
plants, OF need a Blood Purifier,
Sold by j. B. Ritchey. 3
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A couple of London garroters, says

A couple of London garroters, says
a French newspaper, were sentenced
to the gallows. One was French
man, the other Prussian. The fatal
platform was erected a few meters
above the level of the Thames. The
Frenchman's turn came first. He
presented his neck, the moose was
placed around it, and two seconds
later he was launched into space.
But, unexpected luck the rope snap
ped. The bandit dropped into the
water and swan for his life. The
crowd applauded. The Prussian had
looked on meanwhile with perfect
composure; then, turning to the exc
cutioner, he said: II say, find me a
better quality ofrope-I can'tswim."
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-12-25
Important.

When you visit orleave New York
City, save Baggage, Expressage and
Carriage Hire and stop at the Grand
Union Hotel, opposite Grandl Cen
trail Depot.
Elegant rooms fitted up at a cost of
one million dollars, reduced to $l.0O
and upwards per day. European
plan, Elevator. Restaurant supplied
with the best. Horse cars, stages and
elevated railroad to all depots. Fam
lilies can live better for less money at
the Grand Union Hotel than at any
other tirSt-clasS hotelintheCity. 10
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-12-25
Mails.

Tullahoma to Observation-Disclosures 1910 p.
M: leaves $40 a. m, daily except Sundays.
McMinnville to Sparta-Arrives GAO am;
leaves 1900 pm; daily except Sundays.
Beersheba Springs-Arriyes 500 pm;
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; leaves
500 a. m, same days.
Smithville (route No. 1855 arrives 1900
M, Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays
leaves 100 pm, same days.
Woodbury-Arrives IL m, Wednesdays
and Saturdays; leaves loo pm, same days.
Horse Shoe Falls-Arrives 1900 m, Mon.
days and Thursdays; leaves 200 pm. same
DAYS.
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LODGES.

u & A. M-Warren, No. 125-1st Monday
L night in every month, in their hall over
the courtro r. KENNEDY, w. NJ,
DOYAL ARCH CHAPTER-3rd Thursday
IL nightin every month.
r. KENNEDY, II. P.
7 o. o. F.-McMinnville, No. 146; every
L. Tuesday night, in their hall over WON.
ack & Colville's store.
W. w. WALLACE, N. G.
L. +. CAPsHAw, Sec'y.
Rebekah Degree, meets First Thursday
night in each month.
MRS. w. S. LIVELY, N. G.
MISS JENNIE LIVELY, Sec'y.
KNIGHTS OF HONOR-Mountain City,
N No. lao; meets in Masonic hall I'd and
4th Monday nights in every month.
A. i. RAMSEY, Sec. THos. BLACK, d.
KNIGHTS AND LADY'S H0N0R-2nd
n and 4th Thursday nights in every month.
A, H. GROSS. p.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-12-25
Wild Cherry and Tar.

Everybody knows the virtues of
Wild Cherry and Tar as relief and
cure for any affection of the Throat
and Lungs. Combined with these
two ingredients are few simple heal
ing remedies in the composition of
DIR. Bosanko's Cough and LungSprup,
making it just the article you should
always have in the house, for Coughs,
Colds, Group and Bronchitis. Price
so cents and $1.OO. Samples free.
Sold by w. III. Fleming. 3
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-12-25
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 kinds o,
eruptions, and positively cures Piles,
or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price Is cents a box. For
sale by j. B. Ritchey. (39yl
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-12-25

There are flowers within the Attic
circle, hundreds of them, and some so
far northward that they may well be
called Polar flowers. But from with
in the Antartic circle no Towering
plant has ever been reported.
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FAIRFIELD, Mo-, Aug,

FAIRFIELD, MO-, Aug. ~, 80.
G. G. GREEN, Dear Sir:-Your
Ague Conqueror knocks the Chills
and Dumb Ague every time. war
rant every bottle and it never fails. I
have cured cases where quinine had
no effect whatever.
Yours truly,
w IT SHAW e. %
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-12-25
DR.. Gums Liver Pills

Removes Constipation, prevents Ma
laria, cures Dyspepsia, and gives new
life to the system. Only one for a
dose. Free samples at w. H. Flem-
ing's 5
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-12-25

Whom Baby Wa sick, We gave hor Castoria,
When she was . Child, she cried for Castoria
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
Whom she had Children, she gave them Castoria
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-12-25

Passenger trains pass Tullahoma going
south 10 20 a m, 10 40 p m and 6 05 p m 60.
ing north, 4 rs p m, 25am, S55am.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-12-25
A Big Corn Yield.

w. H. SHAW & Co
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1886-07-08
Louisville Home and FARM
THE COLONEL. AND THE MAJOR

Several years ago, there lived in Mis-
sissippi, two we'll known planters, Colonel
J. Meter and Major Andrew Rackville,
who were such bitter enemies that the
people of the neighborhood daily ex-
pected to see the two gentlemen kill each
other Time wore along with its accus-
toned pace, without bringing the ex-
pected bloody encounter. One day the
startling intelligence that the Colonel
and the Major had made friends was
norated," as the people expressed it
throughout the community. After this
the two gentlemen were often seen play
ing cards together. 1t seemed that they
had determined to avenge themselves by
winning each others money. In those
days gambling was regarded more as a
profitable pastime than as a pernicious
practice, and, after the crops were laid by,
it was not uncommon to see large num-
ber of men and boys, gathered under the
village shade trees, intently watching an
exciting game. On one occasion, the
Colonel and the Major were playing
against each other. A dispute arose, and
then the bad blood of the Colonel showed
itself. He sprang to his feet, drew der
niger. and then with one hand clenched,
he stood over the Major and poured out
volume of abuse so violent, so tull of in
vention, that the people could not help
but admire him. The major deliberately
arose, and, when the Colonel had ex-
hausted himself, the Major, slowly draw
ing long bowie knife, said:
Colonel, if felt so disposed, could
cut your throat. When you cooked that
pistol the cap fell off,"
The Colonel looked at the pistol, threw
it down, sank back into his seat, and said
"That's fact; sit down, Major, and
let's have something"
"pll join you."
They ordered the drinks. "Major,"
said the Colonel, "it strikes me that there
has been little Misunderstanding be-
tween u.s."
Eyes, have heard something about
it."
"Well, Sir" the Colonel continued,
don't pay any attention to gossip, but re-
member that am your friend. Here's to
YOU"
"Drink hearty"
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1886-07-08

Parties who desire to know the virtues
of Swift's Specific as curative agent
should send a postal card to the Swift
Specific Company, of Atlanta Ga. One
of its strongest testimonials is from Ma
jor Sidney Herbert, the well-known jour
nalist, who was permanently cured Of a
bad case of rheumatism by taking it, and
later was greatly benefited by its use while
recovering from an almost fatal attack of
malarial fever. His testimony is volun-
tary and unquestioned. -Southern Culti-
Gator, March, 1886.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1886-07-08

Whenever Mississippi man tells lie
it is generally robust and healthy and
can walk but the moment Georgian
hears it, SO great is the rivalry between
the two States, he girds up his lOins and
unloads whopper that is 80 strong
it has ribs and a backbone and
breathes. Not long ago . man living
near Ellsville, Miss, said that the cold
wave in January swept over that State so
quickly that the ponds in the swamps
were frozen still before the snakes living
in them could duck their heads under the
water. He further remarked thar he
amused himself for whole day by walk
ing on the ponds and kicking off the heads
Of the snakes which stuck up out of the
ice. This story travelled from one place
to another until it reached Georgia.
where for time ito use the language
Of the prize ring-knocked out every
thing 1t met; but finally noble Georgian
invented muscular lie that climbed on
the collar of the Mississippi prodigy and
literally pulverized and mashed It into
the EARTH
The Georgian said that while chasing
fox across an abandoned cotton field his
horse and himself fell into an old well
about seventy feet deep. The fall killed
the horse instantly, but he escaped with
out injury, and at once commenced look
ing around for way to reach the surface
Of the ground. To his dismay he discov-
cred that it was impossible for him to
get out by climbing the steep walls of
earth that shut him in, and he commenced
bowling for help at the top of his voice,
but none came. On the morning of the
second day the stencil from the carcass of
the horse was sitting, and he made up
his mind to suffer horrible death, when
he noticed number of buzzards lowering
about the top of the well. Finally the
birds alighted in the well, and bright
idea flashed through his BRAIN and he de-
termined to make the buzzards bear him
up to the ground above. As they set-
tied on the carcass of the horse, he seized
them by the legs until he had three of
the buzzards firmly grasped in each hand,
when he gave them violent "shew,"
and they flew up, carrying him with them;
but they did not stop when they got out
OF the well, but continued to soar upward
until he was Mortified to find that he was
fifty yards above the surface of the earth.
Suddenly, however, 1t occurred to him to
release one buzzard from each hand.
This he did, and to his great joy his
weight dragged the remaining buzzards
slowly down until he was safely landed
on terra firma, when he at once dropped
on his knees and returned thanks in pray
err.
When the story of the Georgia fox hun
ter reached the ears of the Mississippi
man who launched the cold weather lie,
it made him feel so utterly mean and
worthless that he sold out and went to
Texas.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1886-07-08

Mr.. Doline was always lending
money to impecun;ous friends and
his wife was forever quarreling about it.
She heard yesterday of his latest misde.
meanor in this direction and she called
himup.
"lIave you been loaning money to
that worthless Joe Storm she inquired
hotly.
Yes, my DEAR" he answered meekly.
ooh you have, have you? Well how
much was it p
"Ten dollars, love-"
Goodness gracious" she said, "what
did you lend him $40 for ?"
"Don't mention it, DEAR" he responded
in most deferential tone, " but loaned
it to him for two weeks"
The shock prostrated Mrs. d. in fit of
speechlessness
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1886-07-08

-" Who is that at the kitchen door ?''
asked Mr.. Jollikih of his young wife last
Sunday, just after breakfast.
cts tramp, and Pm bothered TO
death with them" she replied.
"Wait a minute, my DEAR" said her
you any more"
lie kissed her and went out and in FIVE
minutes returned. "Well," queried his
wife, "did you fix him ?''
Eyes, | gave him something to eat"
" why, you shouldn't have done that.
He'll be sure to come right back and
worry me more than ever" she said petu-
lantly.
"Oh no, he won't. gave him a pock-
etful of those biscuits you made for
breakfast. - Yonkers Gazette.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1886-07-08
Nervousness.

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RUNA and MANALIN should at once be
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The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1886-07-08
WHAT DOES 1T MATTER.

Wealth and glory, and place and power
what are they worth to me or your
For the lease Of life runs out in an hour
=, And death stands ready to claim his due
Sounding honors or heaps Of gold,
what are they all when all is told
pain or pleasure, a smile or a tear
what does 1t mattar which we claim
For we step from the cradle into the bier
And carelese world goes on the same
Hours OF gladness or hours OF sorrow
What does 1t matter to US tomorrow
Truth OF love, or VOW of friend
Tender caresses or cruel sneers-
what do they matter to us in the end
For the brief day dies, and the long night nears.
Passionate kisses, or tears of gall
The grave will open and cover them all.
Homeless vagrant, or hOnored guest,
Poor and humble, or rich and great
All are rackcd with the worlds unrest
All must meet with the common fate
Life from childhood till we are old,
What IL all when all il told
Ella lVhefir Wilson.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1886-07-08

-"I want" he said, as he helped him
self to light lunch of cheese "a quart
of Medtord rum for bathing purposes,
half-a-pound of sugar, and four lemons"
"You know what I told you, Mr..
Slugg," said the grocer.
~ recall the insult perfectly, Mr.. So
per; but this time l want to pay cash."
He got his goods, and was walking
toward the door with them, when the
grocer said:
"Here you, Slugg, l thought you
wanted to pay cash ?"
$50 l do" rejoined the other: "but,
unfortunately, l can't."-Puck.