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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-12-08
PLANNING WIND BREAKS.
The Most Important Rules which should
Govern This Work.

Inc MOSt Important Rules which should
Govern This Work.
The influence Of the wind break is
local and almost entirely mechanical.
1t prevents the fierce sweep OF winds
over the surface of the ground, and
therefore tends to diminish evapora-
ton from the soil and from plants,
especially in cold weather, and to
lessen the mechanical injury to trees
and bush fruits 1t is apparent to all
good observers, however, that wind
breaks are sometimes injurious.
Therefore there must be certain rules
to govern their planting. The most
important of these rules may be briefly
stated:
l. The wind break should not OBJ
struct atmospheric drainage. Cold air
is heavier than warm air, and it there
fore settles into the lower areas. Ele-
waited areas are consequently warmer
than low ones in still weather. mas
much as these high lands are more
wind-swept than others, it has be-
come a common impression that the
wind itself is in some manner pro-
lection to fruit plantations, where
as the protection really comes
from atmospheric drainage. The wind
break upon most of the elevated areas,
therefore, should be open enough to
allow of the free drainage of air. In
such localities tight wall of ever
greens is apt to be positively injurious.
Deciduous trees, with, perhaps, sparse
admiXture of evergreens, make the
better wind breaks for such places. 1t
should be borne in mind that the OBJ
ject is not to stop the wind, but rather
to break its force-to check il. Break
waters are often made of network of
naked spiles rather than solid wall.
In many interior localities dense
wind break on the north and west eX-
cites an early growth of tender fruits,
thereby increasing danger from late
spring frosts. Hence:
=. The wind break should never be
dense enough to force the buds on fruit
trees in those localities which are sub
ject to late spring frosts. 1t is evident,
therefore, that spruces and other ever
greens should be planted sparingly in
such places, and that deciduous trees,
which do not come early into leaf,
should be chosen.
One of the most disastrous effects of
winds in the orchard, and especially in
small fruit plantations, is the sweep
ing of the surface of the ground, caus-
ing excessive evaporation, carrying off
the snow and thereby exposing the
roots and crowns of the plants to dan
ger. Therefore:
3. AS rule, in localities where at
mospheric drainage will not be serious
ly checked, the wind break should
have comparatively dense bottom,
formed by underground or low branch
ing trees.
All crops closely adjoining the wind
break suffer from lack of moisture and
food supply, and many small plants, as
bush fruits and nursery stock, are
broken by the accommodating snow.
Hence:
4. SO far as practicable the wind
break should be planted at II distance
of six rods or more from. the fruit
plantation.
In our severe climate only the most
hardy and vigorous trees should be
planted, or in other words:
3. Native trees and shrubs are pre-
ferable for wind breaks. Il. H. Bdiley
in GardcB ant Forest.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-12-08
An Important Decision.

ATLANTA, GA, Nov. 21.-Judge
Emory Speer, presiding in the United
States circuit court, for the southern
district of Georgia, has decided that
the purchase in the interest of the
Central railroad of Georgia of the
franchise of the Savannah and Dub
lin railway company is void, because
contrary to the constitution of Geor-
gia prohibiting any corporation from
purchasing stock of any other, or
making any contract which would
have the effect of defeating competi-
ton or creating monopoly. 1t is
thought that the decision may have
an adverse bearing upon the recent
consolidation of railroad interests
in this state.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-12-08
Matter of Interest.

SrAUNToN, VA, Aug. /, 1888.
The Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ga. !:
Gentlemen.-During the early part
of the past spring (1SSS(, my body
was covered with boils. At one
time more than fifty were counted
on my body and limbs. My face
was not exempt from the painful
trouble. The usual remedies would
do me no good. Just why began
taking s. s. S. l do not know, but
almost Immediately l began to
improve. 1t took nearly three bottles,
and found myself entirely well. 1t
was your medicine which effected
the cure, when everything else had
failed. Yours truly,
J. II. FORDHAM.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-12-08

Positively the best remedy ever
discovered for all diseases Of man and
beast that can be reached by external
medical application, is Rangum Root
Liniment. One trial will convince
Manufactured only by Rangum Roo
Medicine Co., Nashville Tenn. 80
centsper bottle. For sale.by W. III.
Fleming.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-12-08
RncKIen,s Arnica SalYe.

Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles, or
no pay required. 1t is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price % cents per box.
For Sale by Ritchey & Stroud.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-12-08

The smaller potatoes can be util-
lied by boiling them for stock. They
are as valuable for that purpose as the
larger ones.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-12-08

T. l. N. G. is not a cure-all, but a
quarter of a century of constant use
has demonstrated beyond question
that Tanners Infallible Neuralgia
Cure is the only known infallible
cure for all kinds of neuralgia and
for nervous headache. so cents per
box. Manufactured by Rangum
Root Medicine Co., Nashville, Tenn.
Sold by w. II. Fleming.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-12-08

"A Winfield (Kan.) married man
wrote letter to p young girl, and she
turned it over to local paper, in which
it was printed verbatim.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-13

He Gives a Number of Figures Which
Prove Nothing at All.

He Gives Number of Figures Which
Prove Nothing at All.
INDIANAPOLIS, October 11.-Six thousand
people filed Tomlinson Hall tonight. Gen.
Hastings of Pennsylvania and W. J. Muir
ray OF Boston entertained the crowd be-
fore Blaine appeared. When he did he was
received with great applause. He said that
argument against the protective tariff was
on the line to prejudice the West against
the East; that the Eastern States got the
benefit OF protection and the Western
States it's burden.
In answer to this he gave the population
of the eleven Western states taken in 1910,
and compared it to the last census. He
under the two censuses, showing that in
1860 the aggregate wealth was under a, 600
millions OF dollars and 20 years afterwards
it was $500 millions. In 1860 he said
those states had ten thousand miles OF
railroad; to-day they had nearly $4,000
miles Uf railroad or noarly three times the
mileage contained in the whole Union
BEFORE THE CIVIL WAR.
Taking the leading cities OF the western
States in 1860, their aggregate population
was six hundred and seventy thousand,
while to-day they have three and half
million. 'This is the way" said Blaine,
''protecting tariff has been retardlng the
growth and development of the West"
Referring to the foreign commerce OF the
country, which the Democrats said was all
gone to pieces, he again quoted from the
census to show that from the time America
was discovered to the election OF Abraham
Lincoln, the aggregate shipments were So
900, 100000 From 1860 to 1888, the
aggregate shipment has been II, SEQ, ,OOO,..
900, almost double as much in 2S years OF
the present protective tariff, as it was
during the whole previous history OF the
American continent.
At the conclusion OF the speech, Blaine
| returned to General Harrison's residence
where he spent the night. He leaves for
Evansville tomorrow.
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WIEN CONGRESS- MAY ADJOURN

At Least an Inference Drawn from the
Conference of Republican Senators.
WASHINGTON, October 9.-An intormai
conference of Republican Senators was
held this morning, to talk over the general
situation, more especially to arrange a
course of debate on the tariff bill. But
the results are meagre, owing to the douot
everywhere entertained whether quorum
of the Senate can be held in washington
should the tariff debate be protracted Dc
yond next week.
No action was taken in conference ano
no definite policy sketched, but there u
reason to believe that il the Senate nnos
itself for any length of time without
quorum, either an adjournment sine die OF
recess for several weeks will be taken.
1t therefore now seems probable tina,
this session will practically came to enc
next week or early the week after, and ina,
the tariff bill will be left for final actiof
after election day.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-13
NEWS FROM MILES CITY.
A Cowboy Accidentally Shoots Himsel
Fire in the MacQueen House.

A Cowboy Accidentally Shoots Himself.
Fire in the MacQueen House.
MILES CRY, Mont, October 11.-[special
to The Miner IA cowboy named Ralph
Bailey, shot himself accidentally here.
to-day. He attempted to put the pistol
into his hip pocket, when the cartridge was
exploded. The bullet passed through the
deshy part of the right leg, and then into
the left leg, fracturing the bone first above
the knee. He is in great agony and it is
doubtful if he can survive.
A fire in the MacQueen House annex was
started this evening by an explosion of an
oil lamp. A liberal use of hand grenades
soon extinguished the flames. The damage
was about 500.
W. B. Jordan, q wealthy merchant and
stockmen, was thrown from his buggy, yes.
terday, while driving in the country. He
received numerous cuts and bruises, but is
in no danger. ;.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-13
IN SPORTING CIRCLES.
base Ball and Other Amusements as Re-
ported Yesterday.


ported YESTERDAY.
NEW YORK, October 9.-New York lost 4
Pittsburgto-day through Ward g poor worl
at short stop. Score: New York 3. Pitt,
burg 3. Batteries: Crane and Brown. Cal
win and Miller.
st. Louis-St. Louis 4, Louisville 3.
| Washington-Heavy hitting by Chicae,
to-day won the last game OF the series will
ease. Score: Washington A, Chicago 13
Batteries: Widner and Mack, Dwyer ans
Flint.
Philadelphia-The Phillies had the best
OF the game up to the fifth inning, when the
Detroits jumped on Casey, and kept ur
their hard hitting In the seventh and eighth
innings, and won the game. Score: Phila.
delphia 8, Detroit IL. Batteries: Casey
and Hallinan, Conway and Sutcliffe.
Observation-Disclosures 13, Kansas Gty 6.
Brooklyn-Cleveland 8, Brooklyn 6.
Philadelph a-Athletics 9, Baltimore z.
Boston-Costly errors by the home team
gave the Hoosiers another easy victory
to-day. Score: Indianapolis IL, Boston
Q. Batteries: Burdick and Buckley,
Sowders and Tate.
THE CINCINNATI RACES.
CINCINNATI, October 9.-Races at Latonia
were well attended; weather was rather
cool but clear.
First race, purse, one mile-Marchma
won, Roundabout second, hector third.
Time, 1:44.
Second race, selling, seven furlonps-
Lizzie L. won; Lizzie B. second. Renounce
third. Time. 1:31.
Third race, selling, five fsrlongs-Win-
ming Ways won, Sallie o. second, Bonnie
Bounce third. Time, 1:O4H.
Fourth race, sweepstakes, one and one.
eighth miles-Pink Cottage won, Panama
second, Catalina third. Time, 1:572.
Fifth race, Kimball stakes, six furlongs-|
Come-to-Taw won, Hindoo Craft second.
Sportsman third. Time, lis.
- JEROME PARK RACES.
JEROME PARK, October "a stiff breeze
to-day blew over the track, which was only
IN fair condition.
First race, three-fourths OF mile-Major- |
ty Colt won in 1:19k; General Darms sec
ond, Keern third.
Second race, one mile-Badge won in |
LAG; Defence second, Anomaly third.
Third race, one and one-fourth OF mile |
Belle B. won in 2:12h, Ellen E. second,
3ronzmert third.
Fourth race, one and one-eighth OF a
won in 200, Her Lillyship |
econd, Golden Rule third.
Fifth race, one mile-Frank Ward won in
-:45h, Flitaway second, Royal Arch third.
Sixth race, seyen-eighth Of mile-Free-
lom won in 1:31, Ocean second, Jennie Nc
Earland third.
THE NEW YORK sCULLING CONTESTS.
New YORK, October 9.-O'Connor and
Teemer have not appeared to-day in the
ace scullers' contest, both being badly
'listered. Indications are that the race is
arrowed practically to contest between
iaudaur and Ross. The daily task has
cen reduced to six hours. At midnight the
core was: Gaudaur 26S. Bubear 231,
onley 1872, Plaisted 25S, Mckay 251, Lee
Sc, Hamm 210, Largan 236, Ross 25S.
.oss won the $3.50 prize for the greatest
umber of miles made during the day, with
score of 107 miles. II
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-13

Investigating the Wreck of Vessels in San
Francisco Bay.


Francisco Bay.
SAN FRANCISCO, October 9.-The United
States local inspectors of steam vessels filed
their report with Supervising Inspector
Lubbock to-day, upon the recent cnllision
in the bay of San Francisco between the
Occidental and Oriental steamer Oceanic,
and the Pacific Coast Steamship Com
pany's steamer, City of Chester, in which
the latter vessel was sunk and about fifteen
lives lost.
The inspectors find that Captain Met.
calf, master, and Captain Meyer, pilot, OF
the Oceanic are to be blamed for not
sounding the danger signal the moment
they were doubtful OF the Chester's move
ments, owing to fog prevailing at the time.
The inspectors are not able to attach any
penalty as there officers are not within
their jurisdiction. The Oceanic is sailing
under the British flag.
Captain Thomas Wallace, OF Chester, is
found guilty OF violating the steering and
sailing rules in not stopping and backing
his steamer when he found he was approach
ing another steamer coming unseen toward
him in the fog, and also in failing to sound
the danger signal.
The inspectors declare the license OF Cap
tain Wallace as master and pilot revoked.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-13
THURMAN ARGUES A CASE.
He Pleads in Behalf of the People in the
Bell Telephone Case.


Bell Telephone Case.
WASHINGTON, October 9.-In the Supreme
Court to-day, Judge Thurman opened the
argument in behalf OF the United States in
the case Of the government against the Bell
Telephone Company. Thurman placed a
cane on the table, and drawing from his
pocket the familiar old bandanna and
snuff box, placed the latter on the table IN
front OF him, and then began his argument.
His voice was low and husky at first out
tgatbered strength and remained clear
and strong to the close ofhis forty minutes
speech.
His manner OF speaking is plain, simple
and direct and in his choice OF words ne
used homely anglo-saxon as ineligible to
the laity present as to the learned Justices
themselves. Standing erect, facing the
court his right hand holding his eyeglasses
mis- left at the pocket OF his trousers, nc
spoke slowly and distinctly with an ap-
sence of oratorial flourish. He closed tne M
argument at ten minutes past L, and !elt
the Court room a few minutes later, ai1ef
jeff Chandler had begun his speech.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-13
ON THE VERGE OF srABrA11ov
Residents of Dakota Said to be in Terri
BILE Condition.

st. Paul special to the Denver .'Neusn
A horrible story of widespread destitutio1
comes from Ramsey county, Dakota. where
the entire population is said to be ON the
brink Of starvation. Mayor Smith re
ceived yesterday an appeal signed by the
county officials and prominent citizens Of
Ramsey, urging the people of st. Paul to
take steps at once to alleviate the distress
existing in the county.
The appeal for aid is accompanied by q
statement to the effect that the recent
frosts destroyed thousands OF bushels OF
wheat and left destitute the residents of
all but one of the townships in the
county. Application has been made to
the county authorities for assistance, but
it has yeen discovered that the want is SO
great that it would financially ruin the
county to attempt to alleviate it.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-13
what There Is Along the Sun River

The magnificent valley and extensivefoot-
hills OF Sun river are admirably adapted
to the cultivation and maturity of both
winter and spring wheat, and good mill,
to furnish a remunerative market for the
grain, is all the farmers need in that beau
tiful and productive portion OF Northern
Observation-Disclosures Avant Courier. Our
contemporary, with the French name,
should know that there is superior roller
mill at Great Falls at the entrance to the
Sun River valley.-[Great Falls Tribune.
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forwarded to their homes. There are still
q number OF the dead unidentified.
WHKEsBARRE, Pa, October 11.-At $50
this evening the funeral train arrived In
tWilkesbarre bearing
FTFTY-sEvEN DEAD BODIES.
They had been partially prepared for
burial and lay upon boards placed upon
the back of seats in the passenger coaches.
As the train drew up to the Wilkesbarre
depot, dozen policemen were required to
keep back the frantic crowd OF friends and
relatives, who had come from Scranton and
Pleasant Valley to meet the dead. Aspecial
coach had been provided for these friends.
but they insisted on entering the car con-
tanning the dead, and were only stopped by
force and the efforts OF five priests who
were on the train.
One body was removed from the cars at
Wilkesbarre. The train then continued on
it's way up the Delaware & Hudson road
to Miners Mills and Scranton. The people
IN the special coach again began to clamor
Tor permission to enter the funeral cars, but
were again refused, it being alleged that no
one had keys. Those who were in search OF
missing friends became desperate, and soon
broke down the car doors and
BEGAN FRANTIC sEARsH
for their loved ones. Clothes were torn
from the mangled and SCALED bodies, re-
vealing the gay uniform OF st. Aloysius
men, cadets and other members of the So
ciety. Those that knew that their relatives
were on board, also focked into the cars
and began rearranging the attire and COW
erings OF the corpses. Many were distorted
and in horrible attitudes, and friends en-.
deavored to lessen their frightful appear
ance.
AT Miners Mills the train stopped to
leave the body OF james Flynn. No lights
could be obtained, and much of the work
was done in partial darkness.
1t was, while the train drew up at Pleas
ant Valley, that the
MOST HEART-RENpING SCENES
we're enacted. Ropes had been stretched
about the depot, and guards kept the i'm
nense throng back. The shrieks and screams
If the stricken friends and relatives were
,itiful in the extreme. The first body car
led out was that of Oscar Gibbons, Is
7ears Of age, borne in the arms OF his stall
vart brother. Then, one after another,
orty-six white-sheeted bodies were carried
,ut and given into the charge OF friends.
The shrieks and cries of the women, and
loarse cries and imprecations of the men,
made up a terrible scene.
When all were out, the train again pulled
'ut to bear the remaining dead to Scran-
on Minooka and points beyond.
1t is impossible to tell the number OF
Twenty-Five were brought here
o the hospital, and numbers OF others,
lightly injured have gone to their homes.
WHKEsBARRE, Pa, October 1.-THE
lost reliable estimates give the number OF
illed at 81, with 40 wounded.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-13
The House.

WASHINGTON, October 9.-Taylor of Ohio
gave notice that he would raise the point
of no quorum during the rest OF the session,
whenever possible, except on the appro-
priation and pension bills.
Burns OF Missouri obtained unanimously
consent to report from the committee
on appropriations, a bill appropriating
$50, 900 for the enforcement of the Chinese
exclusion act. Passed without debate
When the Senate bill appropriating $751;
900 to secure to the Cherokee freedmen
their portion OF certain proceeds of lands
under the act OF March 3, 1888, Kilgore OF
Texas intimated that he would raise the
point of no quorum on the bill. ~ will go
further" he said, than the gentleman
from Ohio, and declare that nothing ought
to pass except the appropriation bill and a
resolution to adjourn sine die." While sew
eral members were laboring with him to
forego his intended motion, the bill passed.
The conference reported on the bill to
allow persons who have
RELINQUIsHED HOMESTEAD ENTRIES,
to make another entry, also passed.
The Senate bill passed, supplemental to
the act of February 8, 1887, providing for
the meeting of Presidential electors. 1t
provides that certificate shall be for
warded to the President OF the Senate
forthwith after the second Monday in
January.
Mr.. Barnes, of Missouri, submitted q con-
ference report on the general deficiency ap-
preparation bill. McKenna, OF California,
hoped the report would be rejected, placing
his antagonism to it, on the ground that the
bill contained an appropriation OF $780,
900 for Chinese indemnity. The bill made
an appropriation for humane reasons, I"
and the President had recommended it on
the ground OF national honor. Calendars
of the House weIe groaning with bills which
should be passed for humane reasons and
for reasons befitting national honor. Ii
justice were to be done, it should be done
first at home.
Vandever OF California characterized the
Presidents message accompanying his ap-
proval OF the Chinese exclusion bill, as an
apology to the Chinese government for his
action in approving it.
Burns said that the State Department
was firmly Of the opinion that the appro-
pration of $276 900 should be made as an
evidence OF the willingness OF the govern
ment to pay for the damages perpetrated
upon the citizens of foreign country. On
agreement to the report the vote stood "a
to 8, and Dougherty, Of Florida. raised a
point OF no quorum, and the House ad'
iourned
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-13
PULLED A REVOLVER
DIR. PEPPER AND GEN. SHERIDAN
The Former Refuses to Render a Bill for
Services-And Why,

The Former Refuses to Render Bill for
Services-And Why.
PHILADELPHIA, October 9.-Dr. William
Pepper, who was the consulting physician
attending the late General Sheridan during
his last illness, has been asked by Colonel
Sheridan to render his bill for his profes-
sional services. In reply to the request
DR.. Pepper, under date OF October 3,
wrote as follows:
II desire that my services be regarded
only as an expression Of that deep and
lasting obligation which l, in common with
all others, owed to General Sheridan. In
view of extremely limited pecuniary re.
sources of his family, it would be obviously
impossible to render an account for those
services such as would be proper under
other circumstances"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-13
Sioux Chiefs Going to Washington.

ABERDEEN, Dakota, October 9.-Four
teen Sioux chiefs from Standing Rocl
agency, accompanied by Agent Mclaughlin
and Louis Primeaux, interpreter, passed
through here tonight en- route to Wash
ington. The party left the agency Monday
noon, and will join parties from the other
four agencies at Chicago, leaving for Wash.
ington Thursday morning. The entire del.
egation will include sixty-four chiefs, five
agents and five interpreters.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-13

At the Request of Montana Ranchmen.
OTTAWA, October 9.-The American Gov
ernment. in response to complaints from
Montana ranchmen, is asking the Dominion
Government to modify or abolish the
Canadian quarantine regulations as re-
gard to cattle.