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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-06-16
PTCUT.V Rewarded are those who
BLOOD POISON.

Three years ago contracted blood pois.
on. Iapplied to a physician at once and
his treatment came near killing me. / EN-.
ployed an old physician and then went to
KY / then went to Hot Springs and re-
NAMED two months, but nothing seemed to
cure me permanently, although temporary
relief was given me. My condition grew
desperate and applied to a noted quack,
but did not improve. then nsed pre-
paration which was prescribed gratis
but it contained too much alcohol and ag
gravated my sufferings. then placed my.
self under the treatment of a noted Nashville
physician and for time was benefited. but
by fall returned home ruined man phys
ically and financially, with bat little pros
pect of ever getting well. My money be.
ing exhausted, did not know what to do.
In May, 1885, my mother persuaded me to
get bottle of B. B. B. (made in Atlanta)
and did so to crafty her, but to my utter
establishment had not finished my first
bottle before every ulcer had heen healed.
To the present time | have used five bot
ties and have received more benefit than
from all the rest combined; and am salts.
fed that B. B. B. is the most wonderful
blood purifier ever before known, and urge
all afflicted Young men to try one single
bottle and be convinced. ! can truly say
l think it the best medicine in the world.
ta. ret u. T. HALLERTON.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-06-16
The Tarantula as a Warrior.

1t has been my good fortune to see
the tarantula engage in battles Of
various kinds, but the most remark
able of all was that of the king of
spiders in contest with ringed snake.
For some minutes this strange battle
was kept up, the snake lashing the
ground with its tail and writhing in
every direction in its endeavors to
escape from its enemy, but without
avail, as in ten minutes from the
time the bull dog like hold was taken
the spider was conqueror.
On one occasion / saw a scorpion
and tarantuia engage in deadly
battle. The former would raise its
tail and bring it down upon the
other in a vicious manner; but the
spider warded off the blows. Final
ly it seized the scorpion by the body
and l could distinctly hear the
crushing of the parts as the terrible
weapons entered the flesh, and in a
very few moments the scorpion was
lifeless.-C. F. Holder.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-06-16
THEY WENT OUT.
A Detroit Landlady's Narrow Escape
from objectionable Imposition.

A Detroit Landlady's Narrow Escape
from objectionable Imposition.
II think the rooms are eractIy what
we want, don't you, my dearP' said a
gentleman to his wife after they had
looked at q suite of five rooms in a
fashionable house.
Eyes, indeed" replied the wife, with
great enthusiasm, they are just what
want"
Then we'll take themP'
"Oh, yes, do; Pm so tired of drag
ging around looking at apartments. I"
I'm sure you'll like Them" said the
landlady, blandly, land I'll make it as
pleasant as possible for you"
"Oh, Md'aE you!"
Eyes; they are really veru desirable
and it isn't every body I'd let them to-
butt suppose you'll call it mere fiat
tery-the moment you asked to look
at them / hoped you'd take the rooms.
I-l-really | was so pleased with
your appearance and I'm delighted
that the rooms please you"
sour references are satisfactory"
+ 'Oh. pertectlv. Ihope the terms are
quite satisfactory to your"
"Quite-very reasonable, indeed. "
"Ab, I think so myself I've been
getting sixty-fCe for the rooms and
they hare rented for seventy, but to
gou L"
You're very kind, I'm sure" MUIR
murs the lady. 20 George, what a
sunny, cozE corner for the baby's
cribr'
"The-baby's-cribr' gasps the
landlady.
Eyes, indeed; we have the dearest,
SweeteSt cunningeSt loveliest little
darling, only six months old and
The landlady's bell rings sharply, q
white-capped maid appears.
Sally" says her offended and in
suited mistress, "show these persons
out"
"Why, madam, we-we--"
SHOW them out, Sally! A baby in
deedl Thank Heaven l found you out
in time How could l have been so
deceived and imposed uponP Good
day, sir; Sally, show them OUR
Lena Dane, in Detroit Free Press.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-06-16
PRISON 1oRTuREs.
brutality Practiced in a Massachusetts
Penal Institution.


Penal Institution.
Death would seem preferable to the
fortunes that prisoners have under
gone in the State prison. The investi-
CATION recently developed an awful
state of things.
Ex-OAicer Charles H. Gould told of
the torments of the dungeon. Dunn
manway, said Gould, was kept in his
dark cell five years, and was never al
lowed exercise. Dummanway was
strong man, and he died in the arms
of the witness he was in solitary
confinement while he was sick. The
prisoners sent TO the cellar for bad be-
havior were always strung up by ball
and chain, and the ball was hung
pendant over the gas pipes, and when
the imprisoned man moved he was
caught up. Henry Williams had his
legs pulled apart by the ball sliding
over the pipe. The prisoner could not
stand upright under the gas pipe.
You have to stoop when you 60 into
the cellar. A man chained to the
abutment could not stand straight.
Some men were chained with
their hands overhead, and they
were kept under steam
pipe. Differentiated men suffered
differently, for the ring bolt was in one
place and there was no play. Henry
Williams, q negro, was put in irons
and punished down in the cellar He
was crazy, and witness was ordered to
put the gang on his mouth Williams
was entirely out of his mind, and his
rawlings were such that you could hear
the chains clanking up in the hallway.
Kelly, another prisoner was down in
the dungeon, and he was out of his
mind. He had ball-chain on him,
one of the irons of which was broken;
he was covered with dirt, and was very
much frightened. He told witness that
he saw the devil down there, and he
prayed to be released. He was PEN
itent, and said he was ready to obey
the rules, but there was no chance to
let him loose until the deputy chose.
Kelly was in such frightful shape that
the deputy was awakened, but he re-
fused to release him. Kelly was a very
strong man, but his punishment broke
him down completely.
Charles o. Brockway, the famous
forger, who has recently been re-
leased and is now leading an honest
life, testified that he had seen Of
ficer Rowe pitch a man down stairs
and then throw him around. and
finally kick him. Rowe was a mos
brutal man, One of the prisoners,
Dolan, grew more emaciated each
week, and every one knew that he
was sick, but the doctor said: "Yor
can't play that on me-" and the doc.
tor would walk off. Dolan was dying,
and he knew it, but the doctor still re-
fused to render aid. Finally, one
noontime, Dolan walked into the
dressing groom, took knife and
plunged it into his abdomen. He fell
to the floor and was soon lying in q
pool of blood. Officer Meachman sal
by and laughed, while no one wen
near Dolan for half an hour. -Bosto'
Cor ST. Louis Globe Democrat.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-06-16


"For such cases / know of nothing
better than some of themoth powders.
The other things / have mentioned
are preventives against moths, but
these powders kill the moths them
selves"
care they poisonous ?"
"No. They are perfectly harmless.
The moths don't eat the powder, but
are sufocated by it. The powders
are made from q tree that grows in
Persia, and will kill anything that
hasn't lungs. 1 sprinkle it plenti-
fully around a room where there are
moths, shut up the room for while,
and what Aoth-heaven gains we lose.
The powders are good to put under
carpets, and if a house is to be closed,
should be literally used in every
room A carbolic acid dilution is also
very good for anything that can be
dampened without injury"
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-06-16
An Imperative Necessity.

What pure air is to an unhealthy
locality, what spring cleaning is to
the neat housekeeper, so is Hoods
Sarsaparilla to everybody, at this
season. The body needs to be
thoroughly renovated, the blood
purified and vitalized, the germs of
disease destroyed. Scrofula, Salt
Rheum, and all other blood dis
orders are cured by Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla, the most popular and successful
spring medicine.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-06-16
House Moths.

Chicago News.
"Have you anything that is sure
death to moths" asked an anxious
looking housekeeper of a druggist
the other day.
The druggist smiled; looked as
though he would like to say "chest-
nuts" but answered: $50 you belong
to the moth-persecuted multitude Of
housekeepers Well, for articles to
be packed away in boxes or drawers,
there are several things I can recon-
mend. Some people prefer one
remedy, some another. You will
find some families putting their faith
and their winter clothes in snuff or
tobacco; Others favor red pepper; but
for many years have used camphor,
and consider that the best of any
thing. There is nothing disagreeable
about it, and moths don't seek it as a
regular diet &; in fact, will never come
where there is the camphor odor."
doesn't it evaporate too quickly"
"No. Put in good sized pieces,
there is no danger from that source,
A piece as large as your fist in six
months or a year will be the size of a
hickory nut, and the odor will pene-
trate every part of the box or drawer
where the cloth are packed.
Cedar chipsare also . preventive"
he continued. Sprinkle them in
among goods packed away, and you
will have no moths. But they are
not very easily obtained. Sometimes
they can be found at q cigar box fac
tory, but there are not enough to
make their use very general.
"The best way of ALL" he added,
lis to have a large cedar chest and
pack everything in that. But such
chests are expensive, and common
mortals must content themselves with
other methods"
"Can moths be kept out of things
that are in everyday use, like
carpets, furniture, curtains, etc. ~
GA good housekeeper should never
be troubled with moths in a carpet
for if it is swept thoroughly, espe
cially the edges and corners, moths
will not make it their abiding place
Newspapers laid under a carpet are
said to be an effective aid in driving
away these troublesome pests, but
hard sweepings are more reliable
fla room is to be shut up for any
length of time, something should be
Sprinkled over the floor.
"Portieres and all curtains mus
have frequent shakings, or the moth
millers will be sure to lodge in theil
folds. The great object is to keeI
them out of a house, for when they
once locate and take up a claim they
have the 'squatter's right and only
force can drive them out"
but how are the unfortunate
who already have them in thei
houses to get rid of them?"
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-06-16
Germany's Opinion of American Girls

This is what a German paper says
about American girls:
"The noticeable characteristic of
the American girl is fickleness, not
only in love affairs, but in her studies.
A young lady of culture is painter.
sculptures, poetess and musician.
To be able to use the brush does not
satisfy her. No, she must initiate a
certain style, and it is the same with
other arts. She is in most cases ruled
by fashion, seldom by conviction.
1t sometimes happens that a young
lady asks a painter or musician: Can
you teach me Rembrandt's or Liszt's
touch in six months-and what will
you charge for it ?" The little lady
is so accustomed to having her own
way that she considers such a thing
quite possible.
| "Of medium height, extremely
delicateand graceful, most too fragile
tosuit us; fine, small head, aristo-
cratically posed ; almond-shaped eyes
of deep blue, auburn hair, full cut
mouth and small feet, her ex-
terror is the prototype
of a lady and they are all alike, the
millionaress of fifth avenue and
the downtown shopgirl. In CONVEX
sation her face sometimes grows ro-
guish and frequently animated, but
never expresses depth of feeling OIL
passion. In all cases and classes the
American women excel the men
in education, even if the greater part
ofNtheir knowledge is acquired by
reading papers, journals and such
books with which America is over
run, and which are read by the rich
and poor with the same eagerness
! Of the amount of printed paper ma
ton is capable of devouring, one Car
America. The women are also more
cultured than the men, because an
American man is a through anG
through business man, and his high
est aim is to earn sufficient money tt
keep his family genteelly. Never
theless, in spite of all its drawbacks
to be born a free American citizen i!
bit of fortune which many envy
Americans, on the whole, have al
enormous respect for women. Tha
alone says great deal; and, further
the American girl is through anC
through knowing. She can seldom
be fooled. fla couple love each 9th
er, there is nothing to prevent tn,
marriage, even if serious hindrance
arise, which the parties see will il
the future cause unhappiness, be
cause they know they can be easil.
= separated"
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-06-16
Macon, Ca, May |, 1886.
VERY NERVOUS.

For many years have been afflicted with
Rheumatism combined with some Kidney
Troubles. Indigestion finally added to my
misery and soon became feeble and very
nervous, and my whole system was prostrat-
ed. Several physicians were employed and
numerous patent medicines rescrted to with
out benefit. After seeing so many testimO.
malls exiolling the wonderful merit of B. B.
B, commenced its use and the effect was
like magic. Rheumatic pains ceased, and
my kidneys were relieved and nv constitu-
ton improved at once, and cheerfully rec
commend it to Others who may be SINH
larly afflicted. Miss s. ToMLINsoN.
Atlanta,lGa. Nav a, 1886.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-06-16
The Reason Why

Ayers Pills are so popular is, that
while always reliable as cathartic
medicine, they never leave any i'll
effects. This is because they are purely
vegetable, and entirely free from Gallo
mel or any other dangerous drug. In
all cases, therefore, whether the patient
be old or young, they may be conf
IDENTIFY administered
In the Southern and Western States,
where arrangements Of the liver are so
general, Ayers Pills have proved an in
estimable blessing. D. W. Baine, New
Berne, N. c.: writes:
I suffered long time with stomach
and liver troubles. / tried various REM
edies, but received no benefit until ]
commenced taking Ayers Pills. These
pills benefited nee at once. took them
regularly for few months, and my
health was completely restored"
Throughout New England, next to
lung diseases, Stomach and Bowel
Complaints are the most prevalent.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-06-16

Bishop Wurtzburg, a noted clergy
man, used to delight in telling a joke
at his own expense. He was walking
in a meadow when he met a little
shepherd lad. "What are you doing,
my son ?" said the bishop. Tending
swine, your reverence" GLOW much
pay do you get?" zone form a
week." 81 am also a shepherd"
continued the bishop "but l have a
much better salary" "That may be,
your reverence, but then, l suppose
you have more pigs under your care"
replied the boy.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-06-16

Kidney and bladder troubles pro-
duce feeling of utter dependency.
A genial stimulant and tonic, and
unfailing remedy for all such troub-
les, may be found in DR.. j. II. Nc
Leans Liver and Kidney Balm. For
sale by w. H. Fleming.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-06-16

Kentucky boasts of its pretty wo-
men, fine horses, blue grass, and her
celebrated Ganter's chicken cholera
cure, which is sold on the "no-cure-
no-pay" plan by w. H. Fleming.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-06-16
TO THE PUBLIC.

After using b. B. B. l unhesitatngly state
that it did more good for my Kidney Com
plant than all other remedies combined.
Its action is speedy and ] cheerfully rec
commend it for Kidney arrangements.
+. b. CALLAHAN.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-06-16

All who desire full information about the
cause and cure of Blood Poisons, Scrofula
and Scrofulous Swellings, Ulcers, Sores,
Rheumatism, Kidney Complaints. Catarrh,
etc., can secure by mail, free. a copy of our
S2.page Illustrated Book of Wonders, filled
with the most wonderful and startling
proof ever before known. Address,
BLOOD BALM CO,
Atlanta, Ga.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-06-16
AFTER ELECTION.

AFTER ELECTION.
Flew by
Front gate
Nice man
Candidate.
Don't smile,
Don't speak
Flies by
Blue streak,
Politics
All briars,
Says men
All liars.
Goes home,
Sheds tear,
Fixes for
Next year.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-06-16
Dyspepsia


and Constipation are almost universal.
Mr.. GALLAGHER, practical chemist, of
Roxbury, Mass, who was long troubled
with Dyspepsia, writes:
A friend induced me to try Ayers
Pills, and, after taking one box without
much benefit, was disposed to quit
them; but he urged perseverance, and,
before 1 had finished the second box, /
began to experience relief. / continued
taking them, at intervals, until l had
used eleven boxes, Suffice it to say,
that / am now we'll man, and grateful
to your chemistry, which outstrips
mine"
The head and stomach are always in
sympathy /; hence the cause Of most of
those distressing headaches, to which
so many, especially women, are subject.
Mrs. Harriet A. Marble, of Poughkeep-
sic, N. Y, writes that for years she was
a martyr to headache, and never found
anything to give her more than tenn
porary relief, until she began taking
Ayers Pills, since which she has been
in the enjoyment of perfect health.
Ayers Pills.,
PREPARED BY
Or. ]. G. Aver & Co., Lowell, Mass.
Sold by all Druggists.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-06-16
BEFORE ELECTION.

Manat
Front Gate;
Nice man
Candidate.
Smiles sweet,
Bows low,
Takes seat,
Won't go,
Eats bread,
Eats pies,
Eats meat,
Tells lies.
Kisses baby,
Praises sis,
Calls granny
l "Young miss"
Pats Towser,
Fondles cat,
Tells dad,
"Stand pat.
Pm runnin'
"Way head
All others;
t.p' Pm dead
Sure Elected
HN This pop
Way yonder
On top!
My name?
John Ray,
Help me
Lection day.
Pretty baby!
Whoop hi!
R'member me,
Good bye"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-22
JOHNNY. TIE OFFICE BOY.
From The Merchant Trar>u,r.

rs Mr. Martin In ?" said 'he representative OF Q
welknOwn Eastern firm OF bell founders he
entered the office OF one o the largest establishments
In san Francisco a few DAYS ago.
No onn knew anything abou any Mr.. Martin
nected with the establishment until tho Eastern
man pod iced two letters written with Typewriter
on letterheads belonging TO the local firm
"Why." aid tn boo eeper Z" that must DO hnny,
the office boy" and so II proved to be-
Johnny, the oficebOy. has a penchant for TELLS.
He bought tn" first chcitnut bell owned IN this cry
streetcar gong is source Of pleasure to him, AMI
the Dom Of nrebells SITS him Wild with delight.
9 dream OF his lie Is to hear Crnai Tom OF Lo
and 10 gaze upon the big bell Of Moscow.
short time Ego he sent q tyf ewrtfet leftcr on
the lctt head o the firm for which he works 10
tie firm of bell founders asking the prices of bells.
particularly large church bell we gh ng rom 300 D
to 3d. 90 pounds. lr reply ne received circular
and price list, with polite let er from the firm earn
estly soliciting his trade.
He acknowledge rhe receipt OF the Trine-.lst,
bu said thai he al concluded not tn buy a present.
Fur hcrmore. he said that the prices were to high.
an he could do better here for the kind of bell no
wanted The best salesman the bellmen hal was
called in fro The road and started off TO San Franc SEQ
to sell tho big bell, with in NtruC ions to secure tho
contract any Lice. he v-itOr that salesman.
Johnny called I'm and he etteS shown to him
Ho a, once akrowledge their ant orShp.
The Eastern mad. He had Travelled thres
thousand m les AMI spent lot Of mon TO mud no
had been sold by boy. He stormod and ra' ed, ard
wound up by de- and!ng the sCharge OF the boy.
The local firm declined 10 discharge the urchn,
saying Il at boy of his who could write such
good business letters those shown by the b ilman
Just the kind they wanlet in their office. Johnny
has Teen promoted and now occur les desk Instead
OF running erands. He says that when he gets rich
he is going to build chu oh ad buy II the bggess
bell the Eastern firm can turn out.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-22
THE INTELLIGEAT POSTAASrEm
ROM the PhilddeIphia Neics


I've several stores " tell you, and each suo
ccesVe vi them >eons, III my mind, 10 ioOk worse
for man, aud place the Ignorant posLnaslci vi
certain town in AOItBe NV J~isoyJ IN an uufaVOs-
abe hight. IL was but few weeks agU when a CERTAIN
pDllnent society prepared fOr grand entertainment
which there was 10 be present several ptoulhcne
OF the state The sec, elary of The society TOOK
special pans carefully prepare every inVaon anu
nclOse IL In an addressed enveope. About 400 Ok
such lnv atons for members of the society living
in the city. Accordingly they weIc add essed 10 so
and 50. city. When the postmaster o. whom nave
been speaking came To collect the man, ne iouna al
these invit aiiDns address to parties in the city
He was nonplussed "Cy city hat city = no
poor Old postmaster scratched his hetd IN dspar,
and was about TO give tn question mp. when happy
thought struck him. He hal often heard people, who
were going 70 Philadelphia. remark thai th;y W 70
going to tho "city. The awful problem was solvedl
All of those letters meant for persons residing
in Phi adephia. and the next train took them % mar
civ with not a very encouraging result. and thy
were finally all returned 20 the post office from whenco
tbev came. arriving back there the day an'r INC
q Grand entrrt ainrrnt" was 10 have tnk"n place of
course the entertainment was fiat failure ard mm"n
was the abuse poured out upon the Ignorant o"