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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-05-12
The Symbolism of Flowers.

In all ages and among almost
every people, flowers have been adop-
ted as symbols, types and emblems of
human combination. affection and
loyalty.
Oneneed scarcely be reminded of
the red and white roses which were
the badges of the Lancastrian and
York rivals to the English throne.
But this symbolism offiowers dates
back to periods far older than the
time OF the wars of the roses. The
ancient nations had their emblematic
flower. The special flower of the
Hindoos, for instance, has always
been the marigold. The Chinese dis
play as their national flower the gor-
geous chrysanthemum. The Assy-
rians for ages proudly wore the wa
ter-lily. Egyptians delight most Of
all, in the heliotrope; though the
papyrus leaf, used by the native
Egyptians in place of paper, may al
so be regarded in high sense, as the
symbolic plant of the land of the
Nile.
The Greeks and the Romans were
in the habit of distributing the flow
ers in their luxurious gardens among
their gods and demigods just as in
pet remoter times, the sweet basil
and the moon flower were sacred to
Asiatic deities.
In the Roman custom, to Juno was
devoted the lily; to Venus the myr,
tie and the rose; to Minerva, the
olive and the violet; Diana had the
dittany, Ceres the poppy, Mars the
ash, Bacchus the grape leaf; Hercules
the poplar, and Jupiter, naturally the
monarch of trees, the oak.
So, we may infer that among the
Romans, the lily, and the oak were
the emblems of power; the myrtle
and the rose of love; the olive ant
the violet of learning the ash, o
war ; and the grape leaf of festivity
Even the days of the week, as we
use them now, are named from
deities who had each his especia
flower: the sun Sunday, the SUI
flower; the moon (Monday), tn,
daisy; Tuesday(the god Tuisday), tn
violet; Wednesday (the god Woden'
day., the blue monkshood; thursda!
(the god Thor's day., the burdock
Friday (tbe goddess Erea's day., tn
orchis; and Saturday (Saturn's day
the horse-tail.
We also find that in our time tn
sacred days in the calender ofthe En-
glish church have all their flower o.
plant emblems, the principal c
which are the holly for Christmas
the palm for palm Sunday, and tn
amaranth for All-Saints' Day,
Monarchs and nations have ofte
had their symbolic flowers. TIL
thistle is the emblem of Scotland
and the shamrock, of Ireland. Th
tleur-de-lis is the badge of the royf
house Of France, and the amarant
that of Sweden. The rose bloom
forever on the royal coat-of-arms (
England.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-05-12
A Rather Heavy Dose.

Lewiston Journal,
This is the order which a little girl
brought into Lewiston druggists
store the other day. 1t was written
on a dirty piece of note paper, as fol-
lows: "Please send ipecac enough to
throw up 4-year-old girl" tH
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much needed strength and overcome
all weakenngi irregularities. For
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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-05-12

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discovered for all diseases of man and
beast that can be reached by externa
medical app LEGATION, is Rangum Roo
'Liniment. One trial will convince
Manufa ctured only by Rangum Roo
Medicine Co., Nashville Tenn. 90
centsper bottle. For sale by w. H.
Fleming.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-05-12

Iowa, Nebraska and Connecticut
Democrats, and Illinois, California
and Kentucky Republicans held
State conventions Wednesday to Sc
lect delegates to the National Conven-
tons.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-18
PERSONAL.

Professor Tracy Peck, of Yale, announces that the
funds presented TO that university by daughters OF
the late /. f. Robinson OF Hartford yale '43), are
now available for the Offering OF number OF awards,
10 bu known tho Luclus \. Robinson Latin PrIes
The first series, Consisting ~ FIRST, second and third
Irlzes Of nifty, thirty and twenty dollars respectively,
Is op. 10 al D emhcrs Of the upper two classes who
take three hours pcr week In Latin electives. a
second and similar series Is open to sOphomoics
conversations" will 10 given at the Town Hall,
in BIrmIn CHAM, England, January 8, in honor OF
Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlain. diamond and sapphire
bracelet viii be presented to Mrs Chamberlain, and
an Illuminated address to Mr. Chamberlain
Cardinal Newman has always held himself aloof
from politics, but he is known to entertain broad
Liberal views. although of course the education
question his sympahles with tho Conscrv avcs.
At tho 1885 cleo ton he the very first TO record his
vote at the polling station close to the Oratory His
last appearance In the dignity Of his Office was at til,
Festival OF ST. Philip Nen, the founder of the Order
of the Oraory Cardinal Newman has hold st. Philips
character In the deepest reverence. lie has written
Of the saint In words OF affection, and he always
preac he'd the at tho Saints Festival On tho
last occasion he was very weakso weak that he could
not ascend the pulpit steps and had to DO supported
from the throne TO the altar rails, where. In voice
that only audible to those Immediately near TO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-18
WARNER MILLER And TIE METHODfSTS.

The allegation of Inconsistency between the
course of Warner Miller in the late campaign
and the attitude of the Methodist Church upon
the license question is still discussed in the press
Of the denomination Tie Northern. Christian
Advocate prints an article which throws much
light upon the question, aud clears away fog
OF misstatemcnt and exaggerati1n that has sur
rounded it. The attitude of the Methodist Church
is not generally understood by it's own
members, II we may judge from Tins sweeping
assertion in lions Herald The Methodist
Episcopal denomination is unequivoc.ly and We
hemcntly opposed TO license in any FORM Is this
true? The Northern Chr! stan Adv, cate" shows
that the only authorized statement OF the position
OF the Church is 10 be found in the Discipline
which specifies " the signing of petitions in favor
OF granting license for the sale OF intoxicating
LIQUORS under the head Of imprudent and un-
Christian conduct" for which member may be
expelled. That is the whole Of the law Beyond
this Is n matter for the individual Judgment OF
Methodists Some believe 1t wrong to favor any
law involving license, others believe it right to
favor any license law that means further re-
striction Of the traffic and step toward prohibit
ton. which all OF them would probably like TO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-18

toria) Provinces after the arrival Of Stanley.
Ono of the two has been captured with Enhn,
while the other has escaped. The probabilities,
in our Judgment point to Stanley as the one
who escaped
There is no mention, for one thing, In Oman
Saleh's official report Of the presence OF the
Zanzbaris at Lado when he captured the vii
age. Stanley had nearly 500 Of these people
with him when he left the Congo, and, unless
his escort was literally cut to pieces by natives
on the route, they would have been with him
in the Equatorial Provinces. As no reference
is made to them, it seems probable that they
had departed northward and westward with
their commander Again, ii is apparent from
Oman Salehs account, that Emns garrlsons
had been offered the opportunity of going with
Stanley but had preferred to remain there.
Here, too, the implication is that Stanley had
retreated. Moreover, the date of the surrender,
October IL, also tends to confirm this theory.
Stanley must have arrived in Emin's country
early in the year. Surely he would not have
remained there for ten months in idleness. lie
went to Emin's capital bearing supplies and
the offer of an escort to the Atlantic coast.
He would not have settled down in Lado with
he had brought with him and making no effort
to return to civilization. That is hardly cred
ible, unless his escort had mutinied and re-
fused to 60 back with him.
There is reasonable ground for hope that
Stanley, having reached Wadelai in January
or February set out early in the spring Tor
Darfur and the Niger Valley, and by his sud
den appearance in the Bahr-e-Ghazal district
gave rise to the rumors respecting the mys-
FERROUS White Pacha. a messenger who left
Khartoum on May % reported that prepare
tons were then making for an expedition
against Emin in four of Gordons steamboats,.
This was Oman Saleh's expedition, the de-
parture of which must have been deferred until
August or September. BY that date Stanley
may have been well on the way to Lake Tsad
and the Niger. This theory may be too hope
full but until Osman Digna succeeds in identity
ing his unknown traveller with Stanley, as he
has not done yet, it will be premature to
despair of the Americans safety.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-18

him. he delivered his discourse But as ne prca,nou
he seemed TO gain strength, and wnen ne nan h,nuu,
and turned to go away he mc,onv auc ,cyva 70 sun
port him. and walked firmly and unaided 20 MS piacc
But the accession OF nervous Strength nln nor Ias
long reaction csmo and he had to be almost csrT7co
10 his own room.
James s. Harlan, q son Of Associate Justice Har
IAN was Yesterday admitted TO practice before tho
United States Supreme Court. Mr.. Harlan Is con
nectcd with weil-known law office in Chicago
Senator Stanford was In the Senate yesterday for
the first time this session, and Will remain un'ii JUS
close Tho Senator's health has materially Improved
and he looks much better than he did year ago he
sy engaged all day n receiyns sr h vac com
latfOns Of his colleagues warner nher ""s d. eo"-
spcuous figure on the floor Of tho Senate.
OF the late Hall McAnistcr, the eminent California
IaNrer. a writer said a few years ago: the court
room IS for him q place of earnest work lie rests
only when court takes recess. and from the pegln-
ming 10 the end of trial he Is writing. readne'
que stonlng Directing, arguing ana appoa'hs. ="
elIctting testimony McAllster exhausts inc inior
nation without exhaustng the patience OF the "tness
He never bores insults lie never plays inc VraNt
over a tlmd witness and never leads rash ONO "
his undoing Just for tho love OF the tmpg' never
figures in any Of the discredtable scenes In which
lawyers and witnesses graphic in wordy combat Hap
plly no leading lawyer at this bar recognized by tho
bar as such, IS addicted to this sport The manner
of Mr. McAllistcr I'm court at trial Is, on the whoie
admirable. lie IS cautious, but caution docs NOT
fetter him. He is rapid, but is never carried peyonu
his object One of hts most noticeable habits Is 10
witnesses. Although Mr.. McAlllstcr probably does
more work than any member OF the Canlornla par
there is no one who takes things easier or whom work
hurts less. lie owes this in great measure 30 his
powers Of endurance and to his habit OF invesugana
and and energy, has naturally high temper which he
has under perfect control, and IS not combstiVe''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-18
4mrsements.

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ACADEMY OF MUSIC s-The Old Homestead
AMBERG's THEATRE s-Ein Toller EiniaiL
RIJou OPERA HOUSE s-A Brass Monkey.
BROADWAY THEATRE S-Iitte LORD fannueroy
CASINO s:l5-The Yeomcn OF the Guard
pAI,Y's THEATRE s:l5-Lot'ery OF Love
pOCKsTADER'S- s-siinstrels
EDEN MUSEE-wax Tabeaux.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE S-Unolo Toms Cabin
dARRrGAN's PARK THEATRE s-The Lorgarc|
LYCEUM THEATRE sl5-sweet Lavender.
MADISON SQUARE THEATRE sSo-Capt SWIM
NIRIo's- S-The Two Sisters
pALMERs THEATRE S-The winters Tsie
STAR THEATRE S-Crystal Slipper.
STANDARD THEATRE s-Miss EsmeraidA
THE GRAND MUsEUM-loa m to Top m
bTH AVENUE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Caesar
l4TH STREET THEATRE s-Ia Cremation
<TH AVE AND l9THST.-Gettysburg
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-18
A CHANCE FOR STANLEY.

Close scrutiny Of the dispatches from Suakim
tends to strengthen the hope thai Stanley has
escaped the fate which has undoubtedly be-
fallen Emin. Osman Digna did not refer to
him by name in his letter to the British COM
mander. He reported that a white traveller
had been captured with Emin, and forwarded
the letter which Stanley had received from the
Khedive. lie evidently wished the inference
to be drawn that the white traveller was Stan
ley, since he sent with the letter samples of
the ammunition which the Zanzibaris had car
ried with them from the Congo. But he did
not name Stanley, and his neglect to do so is
significant. AS he was proposing the exchange
of the two prisoners for Suakim he would be
unlikely to belittle the value of what he had
to offer He would not have been apt to
represent his rock and knight as a rock and an
insignificant pawn. Even if Osman, as is most
improbable, were ignorant Of SANKEY'S fame,
the official report which he had received Of the
capitulation at Lado mentioned him by name
as the bearer of letter from the Khedive to
Emin. Why, then, did he not inform the Brit
ish commander that Stanley, the Khedive's mes
seDger, was in irons? His neglect to do this
is negative evidence, to be sure, respecting the
explorers safety, but 1T is not without weight.
Oman Salehs report of the conquest Of the
Equatorial Provinces contains proofs of q more
positive character. He speaks of two white
travellers who had visited Emin, one of whom
had escaped. One of them, named Stanley,
had brought instructions from the Khedve that
Emin was TO accompany him in his retreat.
The other traveller is not named but is sup
posed TO be Captain Casati, an Italian explorer,
who was vaguely reported during the last sum-
mer to have been assassinated by order of
Kaba Rega, Sovereign of Bunyoro. The ru-
NOR Of his death was incredible, since Kaba
Rega had been constant in his friendship for
Emn, and ho1 never shown any dislike for
Europeans. IL Captain Casati, instead of be-
ing murdered in Bunyoro or by the trained as
sassins of the King of Mwanga was tempo
rarily detained in either of those countries, no
weuld naturally have found his way to Emin's
headquarters. in any event, either he, or some
other European traveller had visited the Equa-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-18
TEN PAGES.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

Foregn.-In the House Of Commons the occupa-
ton of Suakim being under discussion, the Gov
ernment's belief that Osman Dignas letter is de
vice was announced; Herr Mercnsky, chief Of the
African Missions thinks that the white traveller
mentioned by Osman is Captain Casat, the Italian
explorer - The Saclxvile incident, Samoa and
the Fisheries conference were discussed IN the
House Of Commons - The British steamer
Jasper foundered and eleven lives were lost. -
Mr.. Bright suffered relapse. - The rejection
of the Government bill to aid the Panama Canal
Company has given rise to threatening agitation
in France. - Bourse copper speculator has
defaulted for 100000 francs.
Conress.-Both branches IN session. - The
Senate Mr.. Riddleberger withdrew his resolution
for the reorganization of the Senate e the tariff
measure was discussed; several petitions were
presented - The House: A resolution to make
the Senate bill for the admission of Territories
special and continuing order was
carried; the duration of the holiday recess was
determined; bill to correct the Treasurer's ac-
count was introduced by Mr.. White
Domestic.-Grand Army men from Brooklyn
invited General Harrison TO attend the Decoration
Day services in that city. - President Cleve-
land has nominated Leon o. Bailey to succeed
T. b. Sellers as United States District-Attorney
for Indiana 80 John G. Whittier, the poet,
passed his eighty-frst birthday quietly at his
winter home. - General Alger denied that he
was the bearer of an important communication
from General Harrison TO Mr.. Blaine - Sew
eral white men were killed, and other mortally
wounded, by volley from anbushed negroes at
Wahaak, Miss. The cause of the tragedy is not
definitely known. - The Forepaugh circus
elephant, Chief which has killed seven men, was
put TO death because of its viciousness. - Mrs
Parsons. the Anarchist, reached Chicago on her re-
turn from a visit TO England. - The last men,
Der of the force raised to defend Baltimore in
1912 died. - Henry w. Taylor. the oldest liv-
ing graduate of Yale, died, age nnety-two years.
City and Suburban-Chauncey NJ. Depew gave
interesting discussion of matters in regard
TO railways suggested by G. F. Adams's address
at Boston, on Saturday; further remarks were
made by c. Z. Huntington Roswell p Flower,
General L. +. Winslow and others. - The
Fassett Investigating Committee divided its time
between The City Record and the Commits
soner of Jurors - The Bellevue Hospital
Training School for Male Nurses was informally
opened - The Custom House officials made
% valuable seizure. - Stocks moderately ac-
tive at advancing figures, closing strong
The Weather Indications for to-day Rainy
and colder. Temperature yesterday: Highest
81 degrees; lowest, AS; average, SO 1-6.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-18
uAnrSoN sorARE THEATRE.

The restoration of tho original ending OF the drama
of "Captain swift" was eacc,ed at the Madison
Square Theatre last Thursday evening" the 18th inst
II proves to be a change for the better In point
OF effect This piece Is not a strong one IN ethics,
for the author has made effort to set the DRIFT
OF his story in favor Of the incubation OF any
lesson Of charity toward human hsllty The dis
play Of the characters and the eiucidanon OF mo
pot were all that was designed and the logic OF the
niece under these circumstances, enlolns death a.
the climax. Mr. Barrymore plays tho part Win
yigor and produces a sensation effect
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-18
DAIY,S THEATRE.

special performance will occur at Days Theatre
to- night to diversity the Of The Lottery Of
Love- with the revival of old favorite This
time Mr. DAILY will present Needles and Pins
For tho holiday season. beginning next Monday,
Christmas Eve, this expeditions manager Will as
sociate with Tho Lottery of Love- condensed
version OF Sherdans delightful farce OF The Critic
one of the most brilliant Of the old comedies is in
rrcnaratIon at this house and will be brought out as
early In the now year any change may seem 10
be desired by the public The Lottery OF Love- mas
been steadily successful since the first night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-18
A NOVEL INTERPRETATION.
From The Boston Journal.

From Tho BostOu JOufDA
II will be a grace both political parties. and
a confession of guilt by both, II the inquiry Unto tho
charges against Dudley is allowed 10 fall through at
this tage-(New York Evening Post
This idea that 1t Is a confession OF guilt on tho
mart of an accused man when Grand Jury falls To
ndct him aud District Attorney res gns rather than
try to prosecute him insufficient evidence. Is some
thing novel even for Tho Post"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-18
WHAT HAS HE DONE TO DESERVE TBIsi

IL Judge Cooley we're not OF the masculine gender
he would undoubtedly be New. England schoolmarm
OF the confirmed tertiary stage. As it Is he
has all the small methodical eSacting and dogmatio
characteristics Of Miss Priscilla Peabody, aud his
visagc Is OF the type Of beauty Invariably attred In
yarn stockings, rcd. flannel petticoats and bosom
pin with dead friends picture IN IL.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-18
HE SHOULD BE BACKED UP HANDSOMELY.

II Mr.. Cleveland sends a special message TO Con-
gress on the Cvll Service reform question, Il VIII
be the duty OF tho senate TO courtcousy refrain ftom
TO them prior to the 4th Of next March. II Mr..
Cleveland really dcsl Tres 10 reform the Clv Service,
the Senate should lend him ali the influence they
possess In that direction
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-18
CAUSE AND EFFECT.

From The Chicago Inter-Ocean
Iowa has ,572 schoolhouses worth sleo07 $40,
with educ atlonal apparatus worth @j2I,OS., and
e3 lso volumes In their Libraries. This fully eA-
plains why Iowa is always Republican,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-18

sam Init without being agreed as to the best
way to reach IT,
Then again the resolution adopted by the mst
General Conference, which has been so often ne
forced TO, bound no one as The Advocate points
ont. but those who voted for It, 1t was merely
an expression of opinion, and did not become "
statute of the Church. The fact that great mn,
iority of the members Of this Church did not feel
that anything in its laws FORBADE them to support
warner Miller, or held them to the extreme course
insisted upon by some of tho Methodist papers,
Is sufficiently shown by the vote in the late
election. The Methodist Church has probably
about 1000 members in this State. and II the
view taken by thcse papers had been regarded as
binding by them, the Prohibition vote should have
considerably exceeded 100000. But it was only
40. 900, and not all OF these probably were
Methodists.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-18


The selection of Leon o. Bailey as District
Attorney for Indiana, to succeed Mr.. Sellers
is as unfit choice as could be made. Bailey
has no qualifications for the Office and the
simple fact that he is Senator Turpie's can
didate should be enough to condemn him.
Moreover, as he was an industrious circulator
Of the dollar-a-day lie sent broadcast over the
land in the hope Of injuring General Harrison,
bis nomination is an indecent affront to the
successful candidate. The nomination ought
to be promptly rejected by the Senate.
The donothing policy of the Democrats in
Congress is strkingly exhibited in the resolu-
uon forced through the House yesterday, pro-
viding for holiday recess from December q
TO January Z. An amendment to end the re-
cess on January was voted down. 1t is not
likely that the Senate will consent to so long
a vacation. The disposition of the Republicans
in the matter is shown by the fact that propo-
sition was made in that body yesterday to hold
evening sessions hereafter. The inclination of
legislative bodies to curtail their hours and
days Of work is in general to be deprecated :;
but in this case the country will not suffer
greatly from the suspension of business In the
House so long as the money necessary to keep
the Government machinery running islprovided
for.
Some good work was done by the Excise
Commission at its session yesterday.
The recommendation by Mr.. Gerry in
regard to the admission of chill
dren TO saloons, which diligently enforced
would put an end to prolific source of de-
moralization, was adopted. This makes it a
misdemeanor for saloon-keeper to permit any
child under sixteen TO enter his place. II was
also decided that summary forfeiture Of IL
cense should follow the selling of liquor to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-18
sHERMAN's. PLACE IN WESTERN ESTIMATION.


The Toledo Commercial" thinks II would be
unwisc 10 take senator sherman out OF the senate,
because IL would create vacancy which could not
be filed No ono viii question the assertion sher
man stands alone In his leadership Of tho United
States Senate