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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1890-06-28
Tobacco.
The Price Current.
no equal.

The Price Current.
The amount of tobacco annually
consumed in the United States is esti-
mated by an apparently competent
authority at $40, 100000 pounds. Sew
enty million pounds are utilized in
the productions of domestic cigars
222 100000 pounds of chewing and
smoking tobacco are consumed;S, 00O,-
600 pounds are required in the man
ufacture ofsnuff; 100000 pounds are
required in the production of cigar
cites and 100000 pounds Of cigars
are imported. This would make an
average annual consumption of five
pounds for every person in the cOun~
try. But as not more than one-fifth
of our population use tobacco, it fol-
lows that those who do, consume, on
an average twenty-five pounds each
per annum. Opinions differ as to
whether this article should be desig-
mated a luxury or necessity. In
speaking of the tobacco habit an ex-
change says:
If the tobacco users of the United
States would abstain for a period of
two years from the chewing, smok~
ing, and snuff.taking habit, and place
the money they would spend for to-
bacco in that period in a common
fund ), there would be enough money
in the fund to almost wipe out the
entire national debt, and five years
abstaining would give the head OF
each family in the United States
enough money to invest in eighty acre
homestead farm in the far Western
would give us navy of fifty first
class war vessels, fully equipped and
create fund that would man anC
maintain them and the Navy Depart
ment for a period of at least twenty
five years.
1t can thus be seen what is the
magnitude of the tobacco trade of thu
United States, and what multitud,
of devotees are willing to pay an
nually for a habit which gives then
so much consolation and comfort, i
nothing else.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1890-06-28
A Good Game.

An instruction game is described in
the Christian Union:
Two of the children were sent out
OF the room to choose the title of a
book. When this was decided upon
they planned how they should in
pantomine act it so that the rest of
us might guess it.
Ned and Mabel We're chosen, and
after few minutes absence Mable
came into the room, walked slowly
to the fireplace, and was about to
seat herself in an easy chair when
Ned called her, and back she went
into the hall.
OF course, Scaled Back" by Hugh
Conway, was guessed at once, and
the successful guessers had an oppor>
tunity to try their skill. They soon
appeared with clock, the hands of
which pointed to five minutes before
twelve. After gaping and rubbing
their eyes and making us understand
how weary they were, one Of them
produced an old coat and the other a
torn jacket and both begun to sew
diligently.
"Never too late to mend" Charles
Reade, shouted Ned, and then chOOs.
ing one Of the little girls they left u.s.
Presently they came running in SC
carelessly they bumped against sofa
and sank down, rubbing their elbows
and wailing in most pitiful manner
This time we were not so quick, but
after few minutes thinking some
one was fortunate enough to guess
"'Much ado about nothing Shakes
peare."
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1890-06-28
Livingston as a Teacher.

| have been in Africa seventeen
years, and | have never met a man
that would kill me if l folded my
hands. What has been wanted, and
what / have been endeavoring to ask
for the poor Africans ever since Liv-
ingston taught me during those four
months that was with him, have
been the good Offices of Christians.
In 1871 | went to him as prejudiced
as the biggest atheist in London. To
a reporter and correspondent, such as
l, who had only to deal with wars,
mass meetings, and political gather
ings, sentimental matters were en-
tirely out of my province. But there
came for me a long time for rehexion.
/ was out there away from worldly
world. saw this solitary old man
there, and asked myself, GLOW on
earth does he stop here? Is he crack
ed or what? What is it that inspires
himm For months after we met /
simply found notwithstanding to him,
wondering at the old man carrying
out all that was said in the Bible,
"Leave all things and follow me-"
But little by little his sympathy for
others became contagious; my sympa.
thy was aroused; seeing his pity, his
gentleness, his zeal, his earnestness
and how he went quietly about his
business. / was converted by him
although he had not tried to do it
How sad that the good old mar
should have died so soon! How joy
full he would have been if he cOulC
have seen what has since happened
there.-H. M. Stanley.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1890-06-28
A Safe Guard.

Few people living in a malarial
country but occasionally need a vigo-
rous tonic, either to keep off the ma
larial feeling or else to cure the disease
if it once gets into the system. There
is no more uncomfortable disease that
affects humanity than chills and fe-
yer. 1t makes one feel sick and
mean all over. A safe guard against
the disease and "A sure cure is Smiths
Tonic Syrup, made by DR.. John Bull,
of Louisville, Ky. A single bottle
will do for an entire family. 1t is
far fetter than quinine asno derange-
ment OF the system ever follows its
use. The use ofquinine causes buzz
zing in the ears, dizzy sensations
nausea and sometimes even cOnvul-
siOns and paralysis. Use Smiths
Tonic Syrup and all such danger is
avoided. In fact it has all the good
medicinal qualities of quinine with
none Of its evil nature.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1890-06-28
The Acids of Fruits.

Mr.. George W. Johnson, in his
Chemistry of the World, says, in de.
scribing the vegetable food of the
world"
1.-THE grateful acid of the rhubarb
leaf arises from the malic acid and
bin-oXalate of potash which it con-
tains; the acidity of the lemon,
orange, and other'species ofthe genus
Citrons is caused by the abundance of
citric acid which their juice contains;
that of the cherry, plum, apple, and
pear from the malic acid in their
pulp; that of gooseberries and cur
rants, black, red and white, from a
mixture of malic and citricacids; that
of the grape from a mixture of malic
and tartaric acids; that of the mango
from citric acid and a very fugitive
essential oil; that of the taramind
from mixture of citric, malic, and
tartaric acids; the flavor of asparagus
from aspartic acid, found also in the
root of the transformations; and that of
the cucumber from a peculiar poison
Gus ingredient called fungin, which
is fungi, and is the cause of the Gu
cumber being offensive to some stOm-
achs. 1t will be observed that rhu-
barb is the only fruit which contains
bin-OXalate of potash in conjunction
with an acid. 1t is this ingredient
which renders this fruit 50 whole.
some at the early commencement Of
the summer, and is one of the wise
provisions Of Nature for supplying a
blood>purifier at a time when it it is
likely to be most needed.
"Beet root owes its nutritious quail
ity to about per cent of sugar which
it contains, and its flavor to a pecul-
lar substance containing nitrogen
mixed with poetic acid. The carrot
owes its fattening powers also to the
sugar, and its flavor to peculiar
fatty oil; the horseradish derives its
flavor and bistering power from a
volatile acrid oil. The Jerusalem ar
tichoke contains fourteen and half
per cent Of sugar and three per cent
of inulin Ga variety of starch), besides
gum and a peculiar substance to
which its flavor is owing; and lastly,
garlic, and the rest of the onion fam
lily, derive their peculiar odOr from a
yellowish, volatile, acrid oil; but
they are nutritious from containing
nearly half their weight of gummy
and glutinous substance not yet clear.
~ defined.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1890-06-28
VoLTAIC BELT Co.,
Marshall, Mich.
A Great Volcanic Eruption in Alaska.

A recent dispatch from San Fran
cisco brings word that Bogoslov, the
Alaskan volcano that rose from the
ocean depths about seven years ago
and blaZed and smoked for a time, is
again in eruption.
This recent eruption began Febru-
AIRY 10, and has continued at intervals.
April II and % there were signs of
great activity, smoke and flame pour
ing from the lofty crater, and rising
to Il great height. The sky forweeks
was clouded with ashes, and these
fell in liberal showers in the town of
Illuliuk, forty-four miles to the east
ward.
To the people who saw the eruption
it seemed a pillar of fire and smoke
fully fifteen miles high rising from
the horizon and losing itself in the
low clouds.
Professor Davidson, of the Coast
Survey, estimates that the volcanic
pillar must have been sent up to a
height of at least four miles above the
sea.
Captain Everett Smith, of the
steam whaler Orca, passed near the
scene soon after the first eruption.
He noted that four new islets, each
detached, but near the volcanic
island, has arisen from the depths. AS
the ocean bottom here, off Bogoslov,
sounds S44 fathoms, and there is a
depth of 1000 fathOms about twelve
miles away, an idea may be gained
Of the tremendous energy required
to raise an islet from the ocean bot
tom above the surface.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1890-06-28
Eyes Open or Shut.

Two boys one morning took a
walk with a naturalist. "Do you
notice anything peculiar in the
movements of those wasps?" he
asked as he pointed to a puddle in
the middle of the road.
"Nothing, except that they seem
to come and co." replied one of the
boys. The other was less rompt
in reply, but he had observed to
some purpose.
81 notice that they fly away in
pairs" he said. zone has a little
pellet of mud, the other has nothing.
Are there drones among wasps, as
among bees"
''Both were alike busy, and each
went away with burden, replied
the naturalist,
1.-THE one you thought a do-noth-
ing has mouth full of water. They
reach their nest together; the one de-
posits his pellet of mud, and the 9TH
er elects the water upon it, which
makes it of the consistency of NOR
tar. They then paddle it upon the
nest, and fly away for more materi-
ais" And then, on the strength of
this interesting incident, he gives
this good advice.
"Boys, be observant. Cultivate
the faculty. Hear sharply-look
keenly. Glance at a shop window as
you pass it, and then try how many
things you can recall that you no.
ticed in it. Open your eyes wider
when you stroll across the meadow,
through the woods, or along the
brook. There are ten thousand in
teresting things to be seen, noted,
wondered at, and explained. Ami
mails, birds plants, and insects, with
their habits, intelligence, and peculi-
arities, will command your admira>
ton. You may not become great
men through your observations, like
Newton, Linn@us, Franklin, or Sir
Humphrey Davy, but you will ac-
quire information that will be of
service to you, and make you wiser
and quite probably better"
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1890-06-28

We can't tell you with any degree
of certainty who it was wrote the
poem entitled Beautiful Snow" be-
cause it is a disputed point but we
can tell to a positive certainty that
Ganter's chicken cholera cure
will restore your sick chickens
to perfect health. fit fails to do it
your money will be refunded by w.
II. Fleming.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1890-06-28

"Gimme ham sandwich" shout
ed the guest at the dime lunch count
err. Two seconds later he complain
ed to the attendant: "That was the
worst sandwich / ever had. No
more taste than sawdust, and not big
enough to see" "You've ct your
check" returned the attendant, con-
temptuously; "this here's yer ham
san'wich. Puck.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1890-06-28
SOUTHERN STANDARD McNNNvIILE 1890

Before bedtime came we had tried
"Put Yourself in his place." Charles
Reade; SOLVER Twist" Dickens /;
"Three feathers" Black; "Our mu-
tual FRIEND" Dickens; "Scarlet let
ter" Hawthorne; "The spy" Coop
er; "The Gagged lion," Miss Yonge,
and "What will he do with it ?" Lyt-
tnp
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1890-06-28
To Nervous Debilltated Men.

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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1890-06-28

When the blood is loaded with i'm
puriteis, the whole system becomes
disordered. This condition of things
cannot last long without serious re-
suits. In such cases, powerful al
terative is needed, such as Ayers
SarSaparilla. 1t never fails, and has
no equal.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1890-06-28

l use Smiths Tonic Syrup in my
practice, and determined to use it so
long as it gives such excellent salts
faction in cases of chills and fever
John p. MttStdt, Calhoun Ala.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1890-06-28

Cruel, fashionable mother! Why
don't ySu look after the welfare of
your sickly little child, The nurse
hasn't sense enough to get it box of
DIR. Bulls Worm DestroyeIs.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1890-06-28

re.,.:-- FOR PHE BLOOD,
W"akncsS, Malaria Indigestion and
81. .,Er
WN'S IRON BITTERS.
. SEQ, o.. " iur sulc 10y al, dealers in
70. ..iu'. t,Dl the genuine
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1890-06-28

Subscribe for the STANDARD. 81.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-02-28
Fearful Storms.

Under date of Fair Play, Feb. Goth,
G. W. Grover Jr. writes that the snow
in Secret Valley is about two feet on
the level again. He says: II never
saw such time in my life. The
snow is as bad as at any time this
Winter, the wind blows harder than
it has at any time heretofore, and the
Lord only knows when it will stop. If
it does not turn warmer soon, cattle
that are fed will die, for it is impossi-
BILE for. stock to stand so much Sc
we're cold"
The recent cold weather and heavy
snow will undoubtedly prove disas-
trous to stock, as animals which are
thin cannot endure the bitter Geld.
When the warm weather came some
ten days ago, the outlook was favor
able for range stock that survived, but
now there can be no hope for them, as
the recent storm will finish up what
few were left.
a. W. Dd"loy Aotulhco ldSG oNou-
ing from Halleck. He reports fear
full state Of affairs in Ruby Valley.
In his corrals and about his stables
the snow is drifted to a depth of fif-
teen feet. He has two stations in the
stable which cannot be got out, as
ike snow is piled up almost as high as
the building, and feed and water is
carried in to them through a small
opening. During the recent storm
about eight inches of snow fell which
was fearfully drifted by the hurricane
which prevailed during the fore part
of the week. Mr.. Dawley fears this
Winter will pretty near wind up the
stock business in Ruby Valley.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-02-28
rendered His Resignation.

Allen G. Bragg, OF the Reno Ga
zette, has rendered his resignation as
Cashier of the Carson Mint. Editing
the Gazette. untrarnelled by obliga-
tions to support the administration of
weak President and gold-bug adj
ministration, though perhaps not SO
renumerative for the labor required,
is prouder position for man Of Mr..
Bragg's Independence, than holding a
Federal Office. tSilver State.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-02-28
The White Pine Boom.

The White Pine News of the 22nd
instant gives list of valuable min
ing properties in Robinson District
which have been recently bonded.
The principal investors are j. N.
Hodges and E. X. Walbridge, of Pitts
bury, Kansas. The News says:
"While the Kansas party have got
hold of some very valuable mining
property, it is by no means the pick
of the camp, and others who wish to
look over the district can find equally
as promising ground outside of the
Big Joanna Bonanza"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-02-28
Answers to Correspondents.

"Home Seeker" Boston.-Reno is
an extension or suburb of Powniug's
Addition and is embraced in the lat
ter's municipal jurisdiction. It has
one grist and 4S gin mills, four
churches, nine faro banks and is will
ing to have the penitentiary and State
Capitol. Its society is first class, es-
pecially during snow blockade. AS
there is brickyard just across the
river, no more favorable location could
be selected for the establishment Of
a comfortable and happy home
[Times-Review.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-02-28
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Go to the Bed Rock for refresh
ments. X
The Bed Rock Saloon, next door to
the Postoffice. X
Children's Wooden Hoods for %
cents, at Rosenstock's.
Children's Winter Caps for 25
cents, at Rosenstock's
Missouri Cider, fresh and sweet, at
wholesale in quantities to suit at
eckhart & Froelich's.
New and fancy styles of Wedding
Stationery just received at the INDIE
PENDENT Office.
A handsome line Of Ladies' and
Misses Wraps of the latest fashion
Just received at Reinhart's. Go and
take a look at them. Prices way
down
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-02-28
The Storm at Lake Tahoe.

A Carson dispatch of the 25th in
slant says:
There was terrible storm at Lake
Tahoe yesterday. The waves rolled
like mountains. Small craft were
smashed to pieces and the wharves
were severely shaken and are now I'M
safe. The wind was fearful. Trees,
houses and woodpiles were blown to
pieces. The snow is drifting along
the road here, covering the station
houses and burying the logging
camps.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-02-28
Factory boots constantly on hind
Live And Let Live.

Those who desire fresh Groceries
and Provisions, rs we'll as Glassware,
Queonsware, etc, should not TAIL to-
examine my stock and prices before
purchasing.
A penny saved is asgood as penny
earned and you can save money by pur-
chasing goods at homo. / carry
large stock Of reasonable goods and
will sell at Live and Lot Live pric0s.
2-lS Ii. CuAsE.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-02-28
Specialties.

Following are some of the desirable
goods just received at Remnants:
Ladies' Dress Patterns; Fine French
Flannels; Ladies' Jerseys; Ladies'
Shawls; Latest styles Ladies' Hair
Ornaments and Hat Pins; Ladies'
and Children's Cashmere Hose; Mems
and Boys Winter Clothing; Over
coats in all styles; Wall Papers,
Carpets, etc. Call and see them,
at REMNANTS.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-02-28
Notice tOTeacherS.

The regular examination Of appli-
cants for teachers certificates will be
held at the school house in Elko,
commencing on Friday, March 7, 1890.
All those who desire to pass an ex-
animation this Spring are required to
be present at the opening of the ses-
sion, on the above date, as no special
examination will be held.
w. @. LOVE,
Ltd Sup't. of Schools.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-02-28
Undertaking.
Ltd

Having purchased of Brown & Hos
kins their interest in the Undertake
ing business, I am now prepared to at
tend to all calls in that line. ] will
also attend to the repairing and up
holstering of Furniture, etc. Shop
on Commercial street, next door t.
Brown q Hoskins' old stand.
6-5 N. f. PETERSON.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-02-28
OUR TERMS FOR 1890.
Subscribers to the
Weekly
INDEPENDENT

Can have either the NEW YORK
WORLD, CHICAGO NEWS, or
NATL. DEMOCRAT and the INDE-
PENDENT one year for So IN AID
VANCE, or the INDEPENDENT
alone for a IN ADVANCE. Those
who do not wish to pay in advance
can have the paper one year for SIS,
payable at the end of the year.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-02-28
COUNTY HOSPITAL REPORT.
For February, 1900.
INMATES FEB. 1sT:

INMATES FEB. 1sT:
Peter Munson, Geo. Bowen,
Geo. Gillian, Albert Reinhart,
Morton Groton, VIM. Heseltine,
Geo. Dexter, r. d. Parker,
Manuel Gotta, R.D. johnson.
ADMITTED.
Age.
Feb. 21-Gusta Nelson. SO
Feb. 2T-Wm. Wilson. .99
DISCHARGED.
Feb. 3.-R. D. Parker.
Feb. EMANUEL Gotta.
Feb. 3-R. D. johnson.
Feb. Geo. Gillian.
Feb. 6-Albert Reinhart.
Feb. WIN. Heseltine.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-02-28

eastern parts Of the State. There
were four feet Of snow on the ranges
and it thawed and settled to two feet
and then froze hard. Then more
snow came, and cattle, sheep and
horses died in large numbers.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-02-28
Live And Let Live.

Those who desire to purchase the
best quality Of Groceries and Pro-
visions are referred to the above re-
liable house where fair dealing and
courteous treatment is the rule.
Glassware, Tinware, Stoneware, Nails
etc. always in stock.
IT H.CHAsE.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-02-28
II.CIIAsE.
Hides ana Peltries.

will pay the highest price in cash
for all kinds of Furs, Deer Skins, Hides
and Sheep Pelts. Those having any
thing of the kind to sell will do well
to give me call.
J. ALEXANDER.
Elko, Dec. 90, 1889.
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Dental Notice.
G. HAMILTON, DENTIST, =.
Will remain afew days at the Depot
Hotel, Room 40.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-02-28
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Depot Hotel--CIark & Green, Pro-
prietors.
Jas Browning, Denver; Clarence
Buck, Tuscarora; L H Wiley, Geo s
Greehany, Fremont, Utah.