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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-05-19
Old Abe's Decision.

F. V. Smalley in the n. Y, Tribune.
During Lincoln's time there was a
great row over the post-office in Major
Bickham's town of Dayton, Ohio.
Two hot-spurs were in the field. Pc
tition after petition in favor of one or
the other, poured in upon the Presi-
dent, and delegation after delegation
fastened to Washington to argue the
case. Mr.. Lincoln was long-suffer-
ing man, but his patience gave out
at last. He couldn't determine that
one applicant was in the slightest de-
gree more competent or more patri-
otto, are better supported than the
other. Finally, after being bored by
fresh delegation, he said to his Sec
rotary: "This matter has got to end
some how. Bring pair of scales"
The scales were brought. "Now
put in all the petitions and letters in
in favor of one man and see how
much they weigh, and then weigh
the other fellows pile" 1t was
found thatone bundle was three-guar-
tiers Of a pound heavier than the 9TH
er. "Make ont an appointment at
once for the man who has the heav-
lest papers," said Mr.. Lincoln, and
it was done.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-05-19
Luxuriant Hair

Can only be preserved by keeping the
scalp clean, cool, and free from dam
drnff, and the body in a healthful
condition. The great popularity of
Ayers Hair Vigor is due to the fact
that it cleanses the scalp, promotes the
growth Of the hair, prevents it from
falling out, and gives it that soft and
silky gloss so essential to perfect beauty.
Frederick Hardy, of Roxbury, Mass,
a gentleman fifty years of age, was fast
losing his hair, and what remained was
growing gray. After trying various
dressings with no effect, he commenced
the use of Ayers Hair Vigor. ut
stopped the falling out" he writes
"and, to my great surprise, converted
my white hair without staining the
scalp) to the same shade NJ 6ro,cn il
had when was % wears OF age"
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-05-19
RD-McMINNVILLE TENNESSEE.-SATURDAY MAY 49, 1888

able to their health, its occurrence
does not generally injure them. Ducks
are excellent layers and often supply
eggs before hens do The feathers Of
ducks and geese are of considerable
value, and their flesh takes q high
rank among the meat foods. With
four kinds Of fowls on place farmer
is quite certain to- have supply Of
eggs and is never at a loss for a good
dinner. - Chicago Times.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-05-19
IMPROVEMENT OF FRUIT.
An Interesting Work Whose Pursuit Cost
Rut Very TittIa

An Interesting Work Whose Pursuit Costs
But Very Little.
The production of new and improved
varieties of fruit, through seedlings,
is very interesting work, and one
which can be pursued by every one
who possesses few rods of land; but
he who enters upon the work with
some knowledge of the principles
which govern the variation of varie.
ties in new productions will be more
likely to make progress than one who
is entirely ignorant of them, and
plants seeds that are collected without
thought or method. The intelligent
cultivator not only selects seeds from
fruits of high order of excellence,
but he endeavors TO select from fruit
the blossoms of which have been fer.
tilted by pollen that comes from
plants that produce fruit Of an equal
high order; for he well knows that I'M
less he takes especial pains to
do this the new Seeding may
produce fruit of an inferior
quality, because the blossom from
which the seed came was fertilized
by pollen from plant that produced
fruit Of an undesirable quality. When
every precaution is taken to secure
seed from the best parentage, the
chances are that the new Seeding will
not produce equal to that from which
the seed came. Progress in quality is
both slow and uncertain; but during
the past fifty years we have made a
progress that is well worth all the
efforts that have been put forth to
make 1t.
AS we are now prepared to work
more intelligently than our fathers
were, we may reasonably expect that
the next fifty years will secure inn
provements of more importance than
have been made during the past fifty
years. To what extent improvements
may be carried we have no means of
knowing, but that there is limit be-
You'd which we can not 60 there is but
little doubt. AS a rule. the higher
and better the quality of the fruit the
less will be the number of seed it will
contain. From this it would seem
that there is point of excel.
ence to which we may arrive
when no seeds will be produced, and
therefore, no further progress can be
made; such is now the case with some
of the double flowers. But there is q
broad field before us which promises to
lead us long way before we get to
the end. AS the work is very inter-
esting one. with possible chance for
success, large numbers will engage in
it, and few will gain worldwide
reputation for having produced fruits
surprising in excellence any that had
before appeared.
This work is so interesting and costs
so little that every one who takes any
interest in the cultivation of fruits
should every year plant a few seeds
from choice fruit and thus increase
the chances of producing something
better than we now have. The very
large prizes offered for new improved
fruit from seedlings is an evidence
that societies are alive to the impor-
lance of encouraging the production o.
new fruits from the seed. -Radica
Fnrancr.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-05-19
The Liberty of People is Determined
by Their Virtue.

"You enjoy liberty when you may
say and do whatever pleases you and
does not tend to injure other persons.
If every human being were endowed
with infallible judgment as to the
effect of his acts upon others, and
the strength of purpose to avoid
everything which could injure his
fellowmen, laws would be need
less"
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-05-19
Macon, Ga, 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-
mails 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, Ga. May 4, 1886.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-05-19

AT X9nia, o., the other day man
traded calf to another for an old
buggy and two dollars. Then he
traded the buggy for several miscel-
laneous articles, which he snapped
for other things that took his fancy.
During the day he made thirteen diff
ferent trades with various parties, and
in the evening he found himself still
the owner of the calf and also twenty
four dollars, the prof. of the several
transactions.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-05-19
Ten Years Younger.

Mrs. Mary Montgomery, of Boston,
writes: For years, L was compelled
to wear dress cap to conceal bald
spot on the crown of my head but now
| gladly lay the cap aside, for your Hair
Vigor is bringing out new growth.
could hardly trust my senses when 1
first found my hair growing; but there
1t is, and l am delighted. / look ten
years younger"
A similar result attended the use of
Ayers Hair Vigor by Mrs. o. o. Pres
colt, of Charlestown, Mass, Miss Bessie
Fl. Bedloe, of Burlington, VT, Mrs. j.
Burton, of Bangor, Me-, and numerous
others.
The loss OF hair may be owing to i'm
purity Of the blood or arrangement of
the stomach and liver, in which case,
a course of Ayers Sarsaparilla or Of
Ayers Pills, in connection with the
Vigor, may be necessary to give health
and tone to all the functions of the
body. AT the same time, it cannot be
too strongly urged that none of these
remedies can do much good without
persevering trial and strict attention
to cl sanly and temperate habits.
Ayers Hair vigor,
Prepared BY DR.. J. G. Aver & Co., Lowell, Mass.
Bold by Druggists and Perfumers.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-05-19

Ayers Pills are the best cathartic
for correcting irregularities of the
stomach and bowels. Gentle, yet
thorough in their action, they cure
constipation, stimulate the appetite
and digestive organs, and strengthen
the system.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-05-19

The heaviest locomotive in the
world belongs to the Canadian Pacific
railroad. Weight, 100000 pounds.
Gov. Waterman, of California, has
a gold mine in San Diego county
that is now paying him a net profit
of $500 day.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-05-19
TO THE PUBLIC.

After using B. B. B. l unhesitatingly 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.
r. B. CALLAHAN.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-05-19
A Preying Party.

Pirates and burglars prey on the
people for plumber. Liquor dealers
pray for a license for the same object.
Non-partison praying church-mem-
bers, by their votes, pray for the
party which licenses the liquor
dealers to prey on their victims and
they all combined to prey on each
other, when the preying parties
become preying partisons, and
finally they all find that their saliva
ton depends on ther praying for
prohibition.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-05-19

All who desire full information about the
cause and cure of Blood Poisons, Scrofula
and Scrofulous SwelliEgs, Ulcers, Sores,
Kidney Complaints, Catarrh,
etc., can secure by mail, free, copy of our
32.page Illustrated Book of Wonders, filed
with the most wonderful and startling
proof ever before known. Address,
BLOOD BALM CO., .,l,
Atlanta, Ga.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-05-19

Many ladies admire gray hair-on
some other person-but few care to
try its effect on their one charms.
They need not, since Ayers Hair vi
gor restores gray hair to its original
color. Soldby druggists and perfum-
erS. -
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-05-19

To allay pains, subdue inflamma
ton, heal foul sores and ulcers, the
most prompt and satisfactory results
are obtained by using that old reliable
remedy, DR.. j. H. McLean's Volcanic
Oil Eminent. Sold by w. II. Flem-
ing.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-05-19

The use of alcoholic liquors has
furnished a villainous deception to
poison every good influence, dissent
nate crime, and deterioate and
and disintegrate every fiber of our
Observation-Disclosures, besides transmit
ting its effects to posterity. This vile
curse of alcohol, which can only be
secured by the change of the best
gifts of nature through the worst
stages of decay; from rotten apple
juice, ruined, decayed grain, decom-
posed grape juice, and other sweet
and starchy substances-all these so
far changed and putrefed that they
have become impregnated with a
venemous poison, so poisonous that
nature revolts and the brain reels in
her effort to expel it as vile intru-
der. So virulent is the poison that
the whole system is aroused to an
active rebellion when it is compelled
to receive it into the stomach; SO
pungent and deadly that all the
faculties of the body and brain are be-
numbed and stupefied with deadly
tremor and often entire insensibility.
And even the delusive, Supplying
character of this poison would not be
so obnoxious were it confined to
inebriation alone; but its worse
effects are shown in stimulating the
passions and thereby becoming the
prolific source and cause of nearly all
the horrible crimes and misery that
exist in the world, causing vast
waste of property, and destruction of
every vestige of beauty and comfort
in many homes of our country; and
yet this venomous, poisonous liquid,
because of a perverted appetite and
an unnatural craving for its stimu-
lating effects, has been tolerated and
cherished by civilized communities
for centuries as the very elixir of
life, the highest evidence of good
cheer and heightened friendship,
But it remained for some of the
members of the Christian Church to
be so effectively deluded with this
poisonous compound, so blinded by
the usages of society, as to tolerate
and justify, and even use this poison
Gus liquid as a Christian sacrament
and an emblem ofworship.
Could any delusion or moral OBJ
liquity be more effective or danger
GUS? The most delusive and poison
Gus material found in the whole
world, conceded by decay and pu.
trefaction, to cheat and deceive with
a deliriuRl Of excitement, and then
used as the best and most efficient
way tc shov- our love for humanity,
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-05-19
DInuIV Rewarded are those who

lOlOuul read this and then act; they
will find honorable employment that will not
take them from their homes and families.
The profits are large and sure for every in
dustrious person, many have made and are
making several hundred dollars month. 1t
is easy for any one to make S. and upwards
per day, who is willing to work. Either sex
young or old, capital not needed, we start
you, Everything new. No special ability
required; you, reader, can do it as well as
any one. Write to us at once for full par
ticulars which will be mailed free. Address
Stinson & Co., Portland, Maine.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-05-19

Concerning communion wine, we
commend the following to the learn
ed brethren who insist upon the
fermented article as necessary to the
perfection of the service. DIR. Ellis,
of this city, says that while in Egypt
he "visited the American mission
aries at Cairo, and was told by them
that when they told the Copts, who
are the descendants of the early
Christians of Egypt, that the West
ern churches were in the habit Of
using fermented, or "shop w!ne," as
the Copts called it, as a communion
wine, they were Mortified at the idea.
One of the missionaries said that the
wine used by the societies under
their charge was prepared by the
Copts, who were members, by soak
ing raisins in water and pressing the
juice from Them"
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-05-19

our respect for virtue and high asPira-
ton after holiness. We ask, in all
sincerity, could any delusion or
duplicity or wickedness exceed this
for enormity? 1t would seem that
we had in this matter given the best
evidence of our total moral deprav-
ity, or intensified, concentrated moral
turpitnde, or the very quintessence
of the devil himself incarnated in a
liquid poison as an angel of light to
destroy his victims with pleasur-
able exhilaration I; an insidious liquid
dynamite to curse the world with all
the horrors of perdition.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-10-03
Canada Thistle.

Prof. W. A. Henry, of the state uni
verslty, has issued circular containing an
exact picture of the Canada thistle, by
which all farmers can know it. He says
that the root of the Canada thistle it its
superior srower for mischief. Hoeing or
blowing the patch will not destroy them,
for every severe root stock will give rise
to new individual plant. So that try
ing that way to eradicate them, this fea-
ture must be kept in mind. Vigilance in
this case is ali important Keep the
plants cut off close to the ground. Let
no leaves live to store away starch in the
underground roots. Deprive the roots of
this nourishment and they, like all plant
roots, will die. Cut off constantly the
thistle leaves, and it will have to succumb
sooner or later. No vegetation can live
without leaves -Mddison Journal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-10-03
To the Farmers.

Ccnceding for the sake of argument
that Mr.. Cleveland's promise that the
tariff levied upon importations is added
to the price of the same article produced
in this country, how does that effect the
farmers of this county in the matter of
potatoes?
in old Dane, which is not by any means
a potato county, the farmers raised, in
1887, 204 1868 bushels of the tubers At
40 cents per bushel the value of the pro-
duct would be $S1 $500 The present
tariff on this, at 10 per cent, would bring
q duty of $8,1925O, which, according to
Mr.. Cleveland, would go into the pockets
of the farmers of Dane county. Under
the Mills bill potatoes are placed on the
free list, and yet in one month of 1888
March, 645, 497 bushels were imported
and sold in competition with those raised
by home producers, in spite of a Topper
cent. tariff.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-10-03
The American Greed.

We believe in free ballot and in having every
vote counted.
We believe in protection for projections sake,
and we are not ashamed of it.
We believe in abolishing internal taxes Great
ed for war purposes.
We believe in the direct protection of Americ-
an labor against cheap foreign labor.
We believe in free internal competition.
We believe in railroad regulation.
We helievein homesteads anG good homestead
titles for citizens
We believe in home rule for big and intelli-
gent territories.
Wesbeheve III double monetary standard.
We believe in the utmost facilities for educa-
ton, as worth all they cost.
We believe in big merchant maine and in
American snip yards
We believe in good navy. good coast desences
and good water routes fer commerce.
We believe in making other nations respect
our rights and pay for all they get from u.s.
We believe in protecting American citizens
against foreign interference, no only at home.
but in any part of the world.
We believe that nothing is too good for the
soldiers who risked their lives to save the coun-
try and saved it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-10-03
Emil ROthe Retires.

Our old townsman, Emil Rothe, of Gin
cinnati, has tired of serving the Demo
cratic party and declines to stump Indi-
ana for Cleveland. The story of this i'm
portant detection is thus told, and will
prove of interest to his old friends here:
WASHINGTON, Sept. o. The Wash
ington Sentinel is Democratic to the back
bone. 1t thus announces the reasons why
Gen. Emil Rothe has declined an invita-
ton from coal oil Calvin to take the stump
in Indiana:
"Hon. Emil Rothe. the old Democratic
whselhorse, has been invited by Chairman
Brice to take the stump in Indiana. For
thirty-six years he has been the most
brilliant German-American speaker in the
West. He has rendered great service to
his party as member of the Wisconsin
legislature some twenty years ago, and
later on in all the campaigns in Ohio since
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-10-03
Republican, County Ticket.

The Republican county convention at
Jefferson Monday performed its work well
by placing in nomination one of the
strongest and best tickets-in fact, it
would be no exaggeration to say that,
taken as a whole, it is the very best ticket
ever presented TO the people of Jefferson
county for their suffrage and support
In Calvin Cheney, of this city, for sher-
if, the people realize that, if elected, he
would give them continuation of the
same efficient and economical admins
tration of the affairs of this important Of
fee that they now enjoy.
Charles F. Yates. of Palmyra, candi-
date for register, is frst-class selection,
Mr.. Yates being a careful and enterpris-
ing business man, who commands the
esteem and confidence of all who know
him.,
A. w. Greenwood, Of Lake Mills, was
nominated for treasurer. No more reli-
able or better qualified candidate for this
important office could have been named
in Jefferson county.
For district attorney the convention
made choice of Calvin B. Skinner. of
WATERFOWL, selection that could not be
improved. Mr.. Skinner, if called upon,
would discharge the duties of this high
office in manner that would command
general approval, creditable both to him
self and the county of Jefferson.
Peter Lang. of Aztalan, the candidate
for county clerk, is young man we'll
qualified for the position.
For clerk of the courts John A. Friedel.
of Sullivan, was named. Mr.. Friedel is
an active and eDterprising business man,
and was postmaster of Rome until dis
missed by this administration to make
room for Democrat. He would make
an able and efficient clerk.
E. S. Rice, of Fort Atkinson, was we'll
recommended for superintendent, and the
best interests of the schools would be sub
served by his election.
C.P. Goodrich, of Oakland, for survey
or, and J. B. Miner, of Hebron, for cor
oaer, are fitting names with which to end
so excellent county ticket.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-10-03
70 became a resident of Cincinnati.

he became resident of Cincinnati.
Mr. Rothe, when President Cleveland
was elected, was prominently mentioned
for one or the other of the Federal ap-
pointments at Cincinnati, filled at that
time by German Republicans. We our
self saw the president and some cabinet
officers in his behalf. We did not ask
bis appointment as reward, but simply
as recognition of the very valuable SER
vices rendered for nearly half century
by an acknowledged representative of the
German-American Democracy, and to off
set the jeess of the Republican papers be-
cause no German-American Democrat
could be appointed to positions held before
by German Republicans. But unfortun-
ately our friend was found to be too much
of an offensive Democrat be having al
ways been in the front ranks wheneveran
attack was to be made on the stronghods
of the enemy.
mo German-American has been ap-
pointed to any of the great Federal Offices
held before by German Republicans at
Cincinnati.
"When man like Mr.. Rothe, who has
for thirty-six years been one of the most
prominent speakers in every campaign on
the Democratic side, is recommended by
his party friends to position held by his
special opponents-none able to compete
with him in the feld-and is then gno-
miniously kicked aside and some very
questionable selection made in his place,
can it be wondered at if Mr. Brice is told
that such man, though he is as much
Democrat as before, wishes to be placed
upon the retired list?
eve regret to state that Mr.. Rothe is
not going to Indiana! !"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-10-03

The Catholic Citizen, of Milwaukee, q
staunch Democratic paper, evidently does
not think well of the nomination of Bar
wig for Congress by its party in the Sec
ond district. 1t says
"a lot of unsavory politicians from
Fond Gu Lac and lot of unwashed poll
ticians from Dodge county are RESPONSE
BILE for this outcome. Their gathering
was remarkable for nothing except the
usual interchange of mutual blackguard-
ism and billingsgate. Barwig, the liquor
dealer, probably treated literally, and
the tobacco-mouthec, ill-smelling, profane
delegations made him their nominee, ex-
pecting, OF course, that the common fry"
voters who swallow all the bargaining
and Safeguarding won't dare to demur."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-10-03
C0nsump ton Surely Cured.

To THE EDIToR-Please inform your
readers that | have positive remedy for
the above named disease. By Its timely
use thousands of hopeless cases have been
permanently cured. | shall be glad to
send two bottles of my remedy free to any
of your readers who have consum ption, if
they will send me their express and post
Office address. Respectfully,
7. A. SLoCUM, NJ. G. 1S1 Pearl ST., N. Y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-10-03

The GAINESVILLE Gazette, speaking of
the nomination of Mr.. Caswell and the
resulting disappointment on the part of
Walworth county, says:
"But the feelings Of disappointment
will pass away with the comiDing of en-
thusiasm in the campaign, anG Walwortb,
which as always been loyal to the Re-
publican cause, will never sulk nor be-
come luke-warm, but will do itself the
honor of giving an old-time majority for
the Republican ticket"