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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1890-05-24
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Look out for Thurmans Bargains
next week..
DIR. NJ. Anderson was in Sparta
Wednesday.
John Potter of Smilhville, was
here Monday.
DR.. w. II. Fleming is in Nash
vile this week.
Mr.. Jno. Bently spent Sunday
with his family.
Mr.. Stokely Black spent Sunday
with his family.
DR.. G. II. Stainback will return
today Saturday.
j. f. Farmer, of Dunlap, was
here Wednesday.
IS. Northcut, of Viola, was in the
city Wednesday.
Think about il ! Bargains all the
week at Thurmans.
The onion crop is now in the
market, and-phew
-Doty d Fits always have plenty
of fresh lime on hand. .
Several "knights of the grip"
were with us this week.
Mr.. Lucian Balm, of Tracy City,
was here day or two this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Warren are
visiting in the country this week.
Mr.. T. j. Hubble, of ChattanoO-
ga, joined his family here Monday.
Mr.. Geo. Stroud is moving into
his new residence on Chancery Street.
MIR. ]. G. Morton of Tarlton, was
on our streets day or two this week,
Fine poplar shingles at reduced
prices at Doty & Fits lumber yard.
Hon. Josiah Patterson vii speak
in McMinnville on Monday, June 8.
The new depot will be ready for
occupancy now in a very short while.
DR.. J. P. Bostick went to Nash
vile Tuesday and returned Thurs
day.
Mr.. William Brown Of Collins
River, was in town a day or two this
week.
Mr.. John II. Wood left this eve.
ming friday for Manchester on bus.
mess.
Mrs. Cora Haces, of Missouri, is
visiting her mother, Mrs. Walker, al
this place.
Rev. -Bently from Nashville
preached at the Methodist Church
e Sunday night.
r Blacksmith coal always on hanC
e at the coal and wood yard of Doty
Fits & Carson.
Miss AIMEE and Ida Bagley 0
Fayetteville are visiting Miss Id
Womack at this place.
Buy your winter coal now @
Doty, Fits q Co. 1t is as cheap a
= it will be for a year.
Mr.. w. w. Fairbanks returne
Tuesday from a business trip of
. few days to Tracy City,
Jas. S. Doyle came home t
spend few days recuperating befor
r starting on his fall trip.
The editor remains absent an
the "devil" remains unpaid-sul
scribe for the STANDARD.
so barrels corn to sell at crib
miles from McMinnville, so cts pt
bushel. Call at this Office.
es Mrs. S. T. Lively and Mrs. Fl.
- Brooks are on a weeks visit to frienC
n and relatives in Tracy City.
Mrs. J. N. Hopkins came dow
from Sparta Tuesday to be present {
, the Biles-Anderson wedding.
, When you want pair of Gu
. buttons, scarf pin, ring or breast pill
d. l.. Brown can please you.
Ia Thurman has put some thar
hitters" on their Bargain Counter Fl
next week. See advertisement.
"A large black bear was seen Oh
day this week near Hutchins mi
Bruin led in a very exciting chase.
= Pedestrian dry goods merchan
are working the town and surroun
r. ing country, and trade seems flush.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-20
BACKED BY MILLIONS.
MOVEMENTS OF AN IMMBNSB OIL RBPIN-
gRY SYNDICATE.
Findlay, Lima, C5nei and Dslphos 10 be The Scene
Of OpsratiOns-Ths Prics Of OIL Will Prcb-
ably 10 Eftctsd-Ths Plans Of The
New Syndicate

CLEVELAND, O., February 10. - A
special dispatoh from Findlay, O., says:
The movements CT an Independent syndi-
cafe of very wealthy capitalists hsve come
20 ight in this city. bsiug the formation
of company With at least fifty million
dollars behind 1t for the establishment OF
pipe lines and the erection Of Immense oil
refneries in Findlay, Lima, Cygnst, Del
pbOs and Upper sandusky. This company
is composed of capitalists of Milwaukee,
Chicago and several from Pittsburg.
Tbey have had secre. agents in North
western OHIO in each county going through
the records aud fndiDg out the condition
of ench as to IFS lesss. The reports Of these
agents, il is claimed, is very satisfactory,
and the Independent company has al
ready begun the work of organizing thor
oughly for the work proposed to be
done. The men engaged are not only
financially strong, but are willing to
throw money and energy into the enter
prise which promises 10 make them mil
llons. Ode reeult of the company's organ
izllion will be beyond question TO raise
the price CT oil to "a fsir figure in this city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-20
THE FOURTH IsSTALLMENT,

OF Fifty thousand Dollars Paid 20 the
Bridge and Terminal Company.
The Finance Committee Of the Board Of
County Commissioners met yesterday
morning for the purpose Of rfcsiving the
report of the County Engineer and Of Job
Abbott aud President X II. Cochran, Of
tie Bridge and Terminal Company, upon
the amount of work done upon the new
railroad enterprise, and also awarding the
bids for the fourth installment of $50, 600
Of county bonds, payable to the railroad
company il accordance with the terms OF
the ordinance ratified by the people Of the
county.
County Engineer Smith reported that be
hsd made an examination which showed
that far more than the amount required by
the terms of the ordinance had been ex-
pepded within the city by the Railroad
Company, and this was supplemented and
confirmed by the report OF the other
off cisls. The money was accordingly or
dered paid.
The bonds were then awarded as follows:
S43. 900 to the B,ok OF the Odio Valley,
s., 600 10 the German Bank and IS. 900 TO
J. CRYSTAL. The premiums ranged from
about one third OF one per cent. up to one
per cent.
The estimates show that the railroad
people have already expended nearly one
million dollars for work done i0 this city,
so far.
A communication was received from the
Wheeling Development Company notify
ing the county that fifty per cent of the
stock subscribed had re sn called in. The
county has 81, 600 worth Of stock, and il
was recommended that $500 be paid into
the treasury of the Company.
The Committee fixed upon March 18th
as the date when tho examination OF the
dockess of the Ju3;ic3s Ct the Pescs would
be made, end then adjourned until three
o'clock this afternoon.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-20
HANDWRITING ON THE WALL
Ex-s cretary Villas Red Hot on the Subject
OF Tarin Reform.


OF Tariff Reform.
CHICAGO. February 19.-The Times thit
morning prints column Interview on Tbs
political situation with Col, Wm. +. Villas
late Secretary of the IateriOr. The article
speaks Of him as "Mr. Cleveland's favored
cOnfidant
When asked if in bis opinion the discus
sions OF TIE campaign Of 1888 strengthened
or weakened the cause of tariff reform
Col. Villas replied "Unques!ionsbly il
strengthened it. No man can review The
history Of political discussion in this coun
try and deny that the people understand
and accept argument sre governed ia theii
sciion by their judgment. 1t may happen
ct times, % 10 the last campaign, 80 that
the secret and corrupt use CT vast sums Of
money. combined with sectional hate OF
some ephemeral fancy can snatch away q
doubtful State or turn the scale of a close
contest. But this can not be when the
people are awake TO the peril, nor does il
prove the people either fail to understand
or fail to act according 20 sound argument.
Inc c0htrfrY lS We'll ectduiitntu Wy tnc iS-
turns Of 1888, tariff reform having mad
gains and progress wherever discussion
was most pleate5us, and failing where
argument necessarily moves slowly to the
reach of ALL"
"The same they will have on the power
Of healthy, vigorous youth" said Col.
Villas, when questioned as to the effect
the lapse of four years would have
on the sentiments of voters with reference
to the tariff Issue. And surely," con-
tinued he, "the battle Of 1892 will be
fought on the same issue. l, is my opin-
ion that by that time The Democrats can
swesp the country on that issue if the
right men are nominated for President
and Vice President"
Upon having his attention called to the
administration OF Mr. Cleveland and asked
If he thought the future would regard 1t
favorably, he said after Some explanatory
remarks: 81 don't hesitate TO say it ought
to be so."
Col. Villas took en- encouraging view Of
the outlook for the Democrats this year,
and said there is good hope for them II the
Democratic State Committee mikes IN
aggressive, vigGr0us ard wise campHga.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-20
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS
BISHOP RANDOLPH DUBBS on TRIAL FOR
UNBECONING CONDUCT.
The Charges Made Against Him-RiiIssn Clergy
men Constitute the Trisl C1mniiits De
is Absent from the Hearing.

CLEVELAND. o, February l9.-BistoI
Randolph Dabs, Of the Evangelical Asso
citation, was placed on trial to-day al
Salem church, for conduct unbscomiDg {
Christian. Fifteen clergymea constitute
the trial committee, and Bish
ops Eaher and Bowman, of Chi
csgo, are present. The charges against
Bishop Dubs sre that he accused Rev. NJ
Pitzinger, Of Buffalo, N. Y; and +. B
Esher, son of the Bishop, with hsviut
falsifed G telegram which he sent severa
years ego, and which referred to church
business, aud that On two occasions he wa
familisr in his conduct toward two women
One Of the women was eating dinner al
her home when he entered, and, placing
his hands on the back Of her chair, bt
asked if her dinner Was COED"
The other instance of familiarity is laid
in Switzerland. The time is twelve
years sgo and woman ia in the
case. servant at Il hotel.
Nothing criminal is alleged. The Evan
zelical Association ia a strong deDomias'
ton, having maDJ churches in Illinois,
the northwest, Indiana, Ohio and Psnneyl'
vsuia. Dubs has always been very pop
ulsr man, and his friends declare that
envy is back of the present trial.
The investigation is being made behind
locked doors, although D1bs Was emphatic
in his desire to have the public admitted.
At the first session this morning he ap-
peared st the church with two stenogra'
piers, but they were denied admis-
sion. Hil SOD, Rev. Mr.. Dubs, Of
Chicago, Was also refused seat.
The Bishop then asked for a certified
copy of the record, and was Informed thai
he could look over the offioial aecretary'f
minutes whenever he desired. He enter
ed a protes. against ths admission Of Writ
ten testimony unless hs was given the
privilege of cross-sx imining the witnesses.
That was impossible, IA the wit
nesses are not hsre. Bishop Dubs
then withdrew, declaring that the
investigation shonld proceed without hi'
presence, inasmuch as he had been de
prived of all his rights. The Bishop wa'
Az good ss his word, for he did not attend
the afternoon session, end says that ht
will not have anything more to do with
the inquiry. His home is in Cleveland
His friencs say that the charges arc wick
edly false and have 10 foundation what
ever.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-20
HOPES THEY'LL BRACE.
Presi eut Harrison Tells Republican Clubs
How TO Get Up ana GIT.

Presi eut II arrison Tells Republican Clubs
How TO Get Up anS GIT.
NEW YORK, February l9.-PresideEt
Hsrriscn has written to J. NJ. TburatOH,
P .s.ideot Of the Republican League Clubs,
this letter:
DEAR SIR:-It gives me great pleasure
70 acknowledge receipt of yoor letter Of
the 9th ultimo, extending on behalf Of
the Republican League OF the United
States an invitation 10 attend the third
annual convention OF the League, to be
held at Nashville, Tenn, on March 4ih.
While L cannot accept the iDvltatloD,
neither can l refrain from expressing my
interest in the success Of your proposed
meeting and in the permanence and useful
activity OF the clubs which will be repre-
sented. Such Organizations are wholesome
and desirable, rot only from party, but
from a public standpoint.
They int crest the young men in public
affairs. aud complc. an d organize the In
terssts thus excited into controlling politi-
cal forces. The party to which you belong
has never suffered by al intelligent discus
sion Of It's history of principles, aad / am
sure your organizations will continue TO
furnish courageous and we'll appointed
champions whenever the lists OF debate are
opened. 1 doubt not that you will be
cordially received by toe pc pie OF Nash
Vile, and beg to express the hope that
your meeting may be both successful and
pleasant. Very trul y yaars,
BRNJ AMIN HARRISON.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-20
Ohio Society Celebration.

NEW YoBK, February 19.-About 15C
pues,s sst down at DslmonicO's, this eve
ming to discuss the fifth annual dinner oi
the Ohio Society. Over the head of Gen.
Wagner Swayue, the master of ceremonies.
hung scroll with the legerd
"Onr Presidents" in letters of gold. Be
meath this we're smaller scrolls with the
names of ". II. Harrison, Grant, Hayes,
Garfield and B. Harrison. Another scroll
indicated that Sherman, Sheridan and
Mcpherson were Ohio generals. Still OIL
other with "Onr Pioneers," had the names
of Putnam, Washington and st. Clair.
Among those seated st the tables were
General Sherman, Chauncey NJ. Depew, ex-
Governor Wise. of Virginia, General Thos.
F wing, Congressman GrOsvenor, Calvin ;.
Brice, S b. Elkins, General w. L. Bur
nett, A. T. Gorham, A. S. Gorham.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-20
ECHOES OF TIE FIGHT.
Jack Dsmpsey's Wen Directed Blows
Too Much for His Opponent.

Jack Dempsey's Wei Directed Blows
Too Much for His Opponent.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, February 19.-
In the 26th round Of the prizo fight, last
night, Dempsey went in earnest to finish
his mau. Three or four terrific right and
left band blows on the AustIalian's neck,
made the latter exceedingly grogey, and
then Dempsey hit him when and where
he pleased. Mccarthy staggered around
the ring like drunken man, but although
Dempsey continued to rain blows on his
n6ck, he still kept his,. feet until the NOr-
paIeil, in pity for his victim, asked him
10 give up. Mccarthy refused, and as the
round was about TO close, Dempsey would
not punish him any more, but took him
by the arm and led him to his corner,
amid cheers from hs spectators.
Mccarthy can forward in the 9th,
Just able to stand on his feet. a blow in
the face sent him TO the floor. He arose
with blood streaming from his nose and
mouth and Dsmpesy again cont him down.
Mccarthy rose second time ard Dempsey
DeRRed LIN 10 give up.
Mccarthy still refused and Dempsey
struck him lightly and he fell, but rose
in eight seconds more. The entresties Of
Dempsey still met with refusal from the
Australian to give up and Dempsey knock
ed him down fourth time. He staggered
70 his feet to save Knockout, and the
round closed. Mccarthy Was led TO his
corner covered with blood, ard loud cries
we're heard all over the hall asking him to
give up the fight.
When the gong sounded for the 28;h
round, Mccarthy staggered TO the center
of the ring and Dempsey implored him to
give up. The widest excitement prevail
ed. Mingled cIies Of KNOCK him cut,
Jack, " aud Give it up, Mccarthy" we're
heard everywhere. The Australian still
refused 10 acknowledge himself defeated,
and Dempsey best him into his corner and
sent him down in heap. He rose again
aud leaned against the ropes for support.
Dempsey walked up to flush him, but his
compassion for the pitiable object before
him was too much for the Nonpareil, he
stepped TO the referee and declared he had
not the heart 10 punish the msn any
furthsr. Just then Paddy German, Nc
Oarthy's second, broke into the ring and
dregged his principle over TO bis corner
ana refused TO permit him to stay iu the
fight and longer. Dempsey Was according
ly declared the winner amid loud cheers
from the 1000 spectators, who admired his
compassion for his game antagonist.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-20
To Iuvestigate the Report.

OTTAWA, ONT, February 19.-The
Dominion Government will appoint COM
missioner to Inquire into the truth of the
statement that white child, the offspring
of on American officer, killed in recent
Indian raid in the Western States, is In
pos session of the Canadian Blsckfeet In
diahs This matter which first came te
the public ear through Lord Stanley's
visit to the Northwest, has created much
indignation in the Northwest, where the
story is denied. In the House Of Com
mons to-day Mr.. Charlton, NJ
P. seked if the Government intend
cd quslling the excitmept which
existed in the United States
and Canada West by fully inquiring into
the mstter. Hon. Edward Dewdrey, Min
ister of Interior, stated that careful inves-
tisation had been made and it had been
learned oa The siatemeEt OF the Iudisns
that the child was Of Indian birth. Mr.
Charlton eaid the Government we're neg
lecting their duty in not being eatisfisd
beyond a doubt that such was the case.
It was then agreed that competition
composed OF mounted police and detectives
ehould ct once investigate thoroughly and
learn the whole truth Of the child's pa
reatsge.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-20
In n Hot Box,

KNOXVILLE, TESY., Febru'ry 10
Yesterday afternoon Jake Staples, a negro,
who has been working for farmer named
Ruf Lewis, near II Huskells Station, twelve
miles north Of this city, took advantage ol
the husbands absence and attacked Mrs.
Lewis in criminal manner. AT.
ter q desperate struggle the bend
accomplished bis purpose. Staples
fl.d, but was pursued By inforisted men
and women. He was captured and tied
securely in the depot at Heiskell. D;zans
of maddened and armed men are hocslnG
in, and although an effort will be made to
bring the prisoner here. it is thought he
will be lyuched.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-20
B. & 0. ENTERPRISE.
Direct Route From Chicago to Cleve-
land Obtained.

Dlfect IOu'e FROM CnicAkO TO CieFe-
land Obtained.
CLEVELAND, OHIO, February 19.-The
announcement several weeks ago that the
B. & o. iu its purchase of the Valley road
had in contemplation the construction OF q
line from Akron TO Chiosgo Junction, TO
oomple!s its system in this part OF the
State, was verified yesterday by the an
nouncement Of the incorporation at Colum-
bus of the Akron and Chicago Junction
Rcilroad Company. The incorpoIators
ccnsist Of Valley Officials. They are j. B.
0sveni General Passenger and Freight
Agent; ]. T. johnson, General Superin-
iendent; William Thomas, General Agent
End assistant to the President; and NJ. K
Dickey and L. ]. Estep, General Counsel.
The incorporation of this company means
tie immediate construction OF Baltimore
ard Ohio line from Akron to Chicago Julc.
ton. 1t will be built probably on line
surveyed several years ago and known ss
the Agnew route. General Agent Thorn
burg will have charge Of the work and 1t
viii be fuisbed this year. The length OF
II 9 line will be sixty.sight miles, making
tfe distsnch to Chicago from Cleveland
va. the b. & o. 374 miles as against 1856
via the Lake Shora.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-20
The Dual Language Bill.

OTTAWA, ONT, February 19.-ln the
Houss OF Commons last night, the debate
on McCsrlhy's dual language bill was re-
sumed By Hon. Mr.. Chapleau, tx Secreta'
~ of State, who argued against allowing
the bill to pass, on the ground that it
would be breach of faith and Of TIE GOV.
eraut under which the French Csnadi-
ans had become part of their nation. Sir
Richard Cartwright followed. He declared
his opposition to the bill and his belief
that ii was bat scheme on the part OF the
Government. Mr.. Mccarthy made a
lengthy address in support Of his bill. An
amendment to the amendment, declaring
that The condition of afiairG should remain
exactly ss il was, was defeated by a vote
of 1t7t G3. Then Sir John Thompson,
Minister Of Justics, moved new amend
luert TO the amendment, favoridg the idea
of leaving to the Northwest Council, after
the next general election, the subject OF
their own proceedings, and the publication
of the same, leaving French still the Ian
euage Of the courts. The debate was sd-
iourned until Thursday. 1t is not thought
that last nights vote will have any effect
on tie Government.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-20
LIE AFrERNOoN sEssIoN.
WORK IN THE HOUSE.
An En1rt TO Adjourn Fails On q Tie
Vote.
SleclnL Tllfnrnnl % lhf R.oiaer-

An En1rt TO Adjourn Fails On a Tie
Vote.
Special Tslegram % ne Regfstss.
CHABLEsTON, W. Va, February 19.-
Ia the House the miners screen bill vas
taken up and two amendments made to
the same. While the bill was under con-
sidsration Delegate COrcorao, of Ohio,
made one Of the bsst speeches Of the ses-
sion. He MAS eOmplimented On all sides,
and st the conclusioa Of his remarks the
bill, with amendmsnte, was passed unsn.
mously, sf.er being read third time,
aud Mr.. Hsrr ordered to communicate tie
same 10 the Senate.
The Committee on Enrolled Bills re-
possef severall bills ss properly enrolled.
Mr. Stone made an attempt to take the
House Adjournment resolution from the
table, bu, his Effort was defeated by q tie
vote.
The msjority Of the Conference Com
mittse on tbs items in the appropriation
bill upon which there was disagreement
upon the items for clerk l ire in tie Treas
nrer's oftice and the pay of the Contest
00nmittes, recommended that the item
or clerk hire be msde $500 instead OF
5000, snd $500 each for the members OF
he Contess Committee, instead Of 5000.
The minority Of the committee refused to
agree 10 the above recommendation The
recommendations of the committee were
uol agreed 70, so the appropriation bill is
ia the same condition az when under con-
-ideration last week. Tne House then
took n recess till O'clock
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-20
nuntIpc,on Nsws Note..

HUNTINGTON, February l9.-Yesterday
a. ! o'clock p. m, Dr. r. Vickers and
Mics Victoria Thornburg we're married ct
the home of the bride. Miss Thornhurg is
the daughter of J. L. ThOrrburg. County
Surveyor Of this county. The wedding
was q quiet one, only few friends being
invited. The bridal party left on the @. &
0. train at 2:4O p m. for the Elst.
Yesterday near Csssville, on the Big
Sandy, two farmers, Wade Thompeon and
Samuel Pratt, got into a quarrel over a
fence line, came to blows, and Pratt hurt
Thompson so badly that he died ina few
hours. Pratt was arrested and confined in
iail al Wayne G. II.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-20
Another Accused Ono Acquitted.

CHICAGO, February 19.-The bnildipe
contractor Thomas Kavavsgh, a member Ct
Camp 135 Clan Ma Gssl, accused Of beir
implicated 10 attempts to bribe possible
jurors ON the Cropin trial, walked out Of
couro this aft ernccn free man. He had
;ust been ACQUITTED without having to call
a witness. KsvansRh's release took place
after the evidence or the prosecution was
all in. and was ordered by Judge Water
man. whe ruled that States Attorney
Tongepecker had failed to make ont a
case. This leaves one mao, Jeremiah
O'Dsnuel, on trial, of the totsl OF seven
indicted.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-20
FINDINGS UNFOUNDED
THB REPORT OF THB REPUBLICANS IN
UNSBATlNG PENDLETON.
Democrats Oonclusivaly Show by Testimony Tha
There Was No Frs1d-Ths Minority
Report a Strong and Co..
vlnclng Paper.

Special 7tltgrGul 10 ne Register.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Februsry 19.-
The majority and minority reports on the
Atkinson vs. PendletOn celecticn contest,
from the Fourth West Virginia district,
were submitted in the HOUSE to-day By
Mr.. Rowell and Mr.. O'Ferrall respectively.
The Republicans base their report on un-
seating PendletOn upon alleged frauds in
We;zal county. Democrats analyze that
charge snd show by testimony taken that
there was no fraud; that scratches on
ballots were made by voters originally, and
the election officers, with bad light and IA
tigued with long labor and loss Of sleep,
overlooked them.
The minority report is strong and con-
vincing, and will make splendid Demo-
cratic campaign document for next fall.