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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1891-01-24
DIBRELL.

DibreI), Jan. 20, lS9l.-Mr. w. j..
Sullican was married to a Miss Tur>
ner, daughter of Benz. Turner, at the
home of his brother, Mr.. j. S. Multi.
can, last Sunday evening, NJ. j.
Jones, Esq, officiating. Here is my
hand, Billy, wishing you a prosper
Gus and safe journey through life.
Mr.. G. w. Womack started to
Mississippi yesterday to trade in
mules for awhile.
Mr.. j. w. Howard was here today
in the interest of a shoe house at
Nashville.
Mr.. Jim Cawthon is out from town
this week.
Mr.. James Gribble and family
started for Texas on yesterday to
make it his future home. May he
always have peace and plenty.
Mr.. Mel Ford, who has been in
from Texas on visit for sometime,
returned with his family today.
Mr.. William Allen is going to
move to Charlie Keaton's place this
week.
We understand Mr.. E. w. Mccoy
is giving vocal music at Highland
this week.
Mr.. G. l.. Keaton has gone to Nc
Minnville today.
MI. E. w. Mitchell has a very fine
school at Bald Knob, this county,
with Al enrolled.
AT the Medal contest last night
Miss Dolly Bass, from McMinnville
was the successful contestant, the
medal being presented by Mr.. Johr
R. Grizzle in a very appropriate
manner.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1891-01-24
A FANTASTIC ORGY.
Dance of His Satanic Majesty in An AIri
can Chiefs Courtyard.

Dance of His Satanic Majesty in An AIri-
can Chiefs COURTYARD.
A fantastic orgy was witnessed at the
town of Loongi, the capital of Bullion,
west coast of Africa, by party of Off
GERS from the West India regimentquar-
tered at Sierre Leone. The people of
noongi are Mohammedans, but the dane
ing devil himself is relic of not long
departed paganism, and so also proba-
bly, is the dance itself.
1t takes place in the courtyard of the
chiefs premises, which is entered
through circular hut. The scene
which presents itself to any one coming
suddenly out of the darkness into the
noise and glare is decidedly uncanny.
In the center of circle which fills the
courtyard, the devil with an orthodox
tail, great crocodile's head, and long
grass, looking like hair, depending from
his body and legs and swaying as he
moves, leaps, beating time with his feet
to the beat of the drums; while the
women, two deep, wall chant and
strike their palms together in slow,
rhythmical measure, those in the front
row bowling down between each beat.
The young men in long robes and caps
wall with the women. Both are under
vows, the dance being one of their rites.
They look dazed to begin with, but grad
ually work themselves into frenzy;
and the black faces the monotonous,
wailing cry, the drumming of the
drums, the rattle of the claclers, and
the beat of the devils feet as he springs
up, crouches down and swings about,
make a scene to shock the quiet moon
and stars and gladden. Gehenna. North
of Sierra Leone Africa is Mohammedan,
south pagan, and tho southern people
have this devil.
When peace is declared between two
native tribes, the peace devil, who is
fetish, comes leaping into the town; but
If he stumbles or falls it is considered a
bad omen and he IL put to death for his
| pains. His dress is sacred. but his per-
son is Of no consequence, London
| Times.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1891-01-24
Very Large Scheme.

Special to the American.
JACKSON, Jan. 2l.-The Jackson
Board of Trade has ordered to be
printed the report of Capt. J. j. Will
liams, a civil engineer of wide repu-
tation, concerning the practicability
OF canal to connect the waters Of
the Tennessee and the Forked rivers,
by which navigation froEi the upper
Tennessee to the Mississippi would
be shortened over 800 miles. This
scheme is going to be taken up before
a great while and brought before
Congress. AS the great iron and coal
belt Of Alabama and Tennessee is de-
veloped the importance and necessi>
ty for this canal will become mani
fest. 1t is probable that convention
of citizens from the leading towns OF
Tennessee and North Alabama will
be called next spring to take action
in this matter.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1891-01-24
OAKLAND.

Oakland, Jan. 20, 1891. Miss Sadie
Richards is visiting Miss Lottie Bow.
ers this week.
Mr.. Guy Wilson passed up the
road Sunday eve looking Savage.
We scribe attended the closing eX-
ercises Of Mr.. Guy Wilson's school at
Bonner last Wednesday. He has
been teaching at that plaCe.for sever
al months. The examination proved
to both friends and patrons that no
time has been spent foolishly in the
past lew months. Mr.. Wilson is a
young man of good qualifications,
and bids fair to succeed in any under
taking. At noon an elegant dinner
was spread which all seemed to en-
JOY very much.
The medal contest was postponed
last Friday night till sometime in
the future.
Some Of the citizens have been
killing hogs this week.
There will be preaching at Beth
lehem Sunday morning at the usual
hour by Bro. Wigington.
lThe grandest thing that has ever
occurred in the community was the
marriage Of Mr.. A. ]. Henderson to
Miss Martha Julian one day last
week. On the night following the
neighborhOod was alarmed by the
shooting of guns and ringing of bells.
RAMBLER.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1891-01-24
Z1HJrR.M.a.N RROxS & co
Death of Bancroft, the Historian.


WASHINGTON, Jan. II. George
Bancroft, the historian, died late this
afternoon. His death was not due to
any disease, but to the gradual failing
of age.
Mr.. Bancroft was born October,
1900, at Worcester, Mass. He gradu.
ated at Harvard, studied in Germany,
was Il tutor of Greek in his alma ma
ter and thought of entering the pull
pit. He was elected in 1880, without
his knowledge, to the Legislature of
Massachusetts, but did not take his
seat. In 1914 he ran as the Demo-
cratic candidate for Governor of Mas
sachusetts, receiving the largest vote
ever cast for nominee of that party.
In 1845 he became Secretary Of the
Navy under President Polk, and es-
tablished the naval academy at AM
napOlis. In 1916 he became Minister
to England, May IA, 1867, he was APP
pointed to fill like position in Ger
many, in 1868 he was accredited to
the North German confederation and
in 1871 to the German Empire. His
great literary work was his History
of the United States in ten volumes,
which has been translated into vari>
Gus languages.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1891-01-24
Told by the bishop OF London.

When Doctor Temple NOW Bishop of
London) was the head master of Rugby
School, boy came up before him for
some breach of discipline, and the facts
seemed so against the lad that he was in
imminent danger Of being expelled He
had defense, but being neither clear
headed nor fluent in the presence Of the
head master, he could not make it clear.
He therefore wrote home to his father,
detailing at length his position and his
explanation. His father very wisely
thought the best thing he could do was
to send the boys letter as it stood 20
Doctor Temple, merely asking him to
overlook any familiarity of expression.
Apparently, the father had not turned
over the page and seen his sons post
script, for there Doctor Temple found
the following words; IF / could ex-
plain, it would be all right, for though
Temple is beast, he is just beast"
The Bishop, in telling the story, is &C
customed to say it was the greatest
compliment he has ever received in his
life, Golden Days
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1891-01-24
IsLife Worth Living.

Not if you go through the world a
dyspeptic. DIR. Acker's Dyspepsia
tablets are a positive cure for the
Torst forms Of Dyspepsia, Indigestion.
Flatulency and Constipation. Guar
anteed and sold by w. II. Fleming. >
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1891-01-24

Nernon,Whitesides, the .defaulting
city auditor of lChqttaDoOga, settled
hiSsshortage with the city last Tues
day, by paying over nearly twenty
thousand dollars in;cash.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1891-01-24

The finest hotel in Findlay, Ohio,
was partially wrecked by Il gas eX>
plosion last Sunday. One servant
girl was killed.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1891-01-24

In accordance with the wishes of
the late Emma Abbott, her maid
burned her wardrobe on the day Of
the diva's death. The maid stood by
the door of the furnace in the base.
ment of the hotel, until all the articles
were consumed.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1891-01-24

Work the old farm up to its hest
before buying new.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1891-01-24
NASHVILLE BANNER.
NASHVILLE, TENN.

THE NASHVILLE WEEKLY BANNER is one
OF the best newspapers published. 1t gives
the news with the utmost impartiality, and
does not color it for partisan effect. TIE
BANNER is bold, frank, independent pub
lie Journal VIII ch endeavors always to ad.
vocate the right aud condemn the wrong
1t is the champion of reform and the stout
defender of principle, yet according to 9TH
ers the liberty of views it claims for itself
THE WEEKLY BANNER is IN eight page.
fifty six column paper, containing all the
news of the week, with much editorial and
miscellaneous reading. 1t is Scruulpously
clean paper which can be admitted readily
to the home circle.
TERMS;
DAILY BANNER-l year, $500; months,
$3.50; 3 months, $3.50; month"; so
cents.
WEEKLY BANNER-l year, $l.OO; months,
80 cents; months, % cents.
The STANDARD and THE WEEKLY BAN
NER will be sent one year to any address
for $l.75.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-19
prnsoN.1 AND GENERAL.
The March Of Events in England.
IBaltimore American.


The sentiment in Great Britain against the
Prince Of Wales because Of bis connection
with the baccarat scandal appears 10 DO on
the increase and should he be made core
spOndent IN divorce case, "a has been
strongly limited. il may become necessary
for Parliament to look around for different
successor to Queen Victoria or to abolish the
throne altogether Such a step would be
revolution but il would he perfectly peace
full revolution in all probability. and quite.
natural political transition. Great Britain
has 80 much Of the substance OF popular gov
eminent that there would be no violent
wrenching Of the foundations of State should
the people deem it expedient 10 elect their
rulers for a term of years.
The act OF succession by which the Queen
rules. and the Prince of Wales would in ordi-
nary course succeed her. is an indirect recOg-
milton of the popular will in the choice OF a
ruler. The act was passed by Commons, who
represent the people, and the House Of Lords
Jointly, and it can be repealed IN the same
way at any moment. Of course the principle
Of divine right fell 10 the ground as soon az
the succession was changed. and IN place OF
the divinity that doth hedge king" the
Parliament put hedge about the Office so
that the occupant could do no wrong or. IN
other words, do nothing at all except perform
a few state and social functions of very little
political significance. For this reason 1t IS
probable that the Radicals will pay their re-
spects 10 the House of Lords before they de-
eide TO overthrow the monarchy.
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subject Of the company's affairs, The proper
channel is the United States Circuit Court Oh
Charleston. s. O."

subject Of the company's affairs. The proper
channel is the United States Circuit Coufe oi
Charleston. ;. q"
PURCHASE or THE KENTuCKY CENTRAL.
The facts regarding the purchase OF inc
Kentucky Central by the Louisville ana Nash,
VILE are these: The Kentucky Central nau
a. COG. 600 stock. The Louisville and NASH nd
vile Company agreed 20 give for TINS Sz;oVo,
600 South and North Alabama consohdate9
Bs. of which $40. zoo, 900 are authorized anu
"a. g5l 900 outstanding and 81 OOO OF lno
new unified As. There was 70 DO no casn
payment, simply the issue of bonds ior the
stock. 1870
Holders OF Kentucky Central stock have
been notified that certificates viii be issued
10 them for their stock 81 in the new s ana
al in the South and North Alabama 9s. Inc
bonds will be delivered after January ], loJl
The unified As sell at ~ and the South anu
North Alabama SIS at about par. HE hen-
tueky Central. therefore. cost at present
prices. g. 600. 900 5's at par. $1,000 OOO sl.5OO,-
600 As ut ~. sl.1s50OO Total. -3,1s5,0OO or
per share of Kentucky Central AZ.
The share of new stock Is probably, there
fores,o compensate the company for the bonds
given.
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
The Colgate University has received
81 100000 from James 3. Colgate. Of this city.
The library, costing s35O0OO, also gift from
Mr. Colgate. has Just been dedicated. IL IS
learned that the Eli Perry bequest of $780,
which was 50 long in litigation, IS now
secure
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-19
Abandoned the Field.
baltimore SUM-

The last Of the meetings arranged for the
Joint discussion of the tariff question by the
Reform Club of New York. in Ulster county,
took place Saturday evening III PhWnicia. An
able representative of tariff reform was pres
ent and delivered convincing address. but
the speaker appointed to meet HIM by the
American Protective Tariff League failed 70
put in an appearance. thus completing the
default Of the protecionists for the entire
week Of meetings The New York Times
says. The people in Ulster county are at a
loss to understand the default Of the protec-
tionists. and in the absence Of any explanation
naturally conclude that the debates of the
first week of the course developed their weak
ness to such an extent that they do not care
to imperil their cause by further Joint discus
sion The entire series of meetings held by
the club has however, been highly success
full There has been large attendance OF IN
telligent people, aud many have been aroused
to investigate for themselves the evils Of high
tariffs and Mckinleyism."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-19
LADY Brooke.
TPhiladelphia Tlmes.l

= UTIW'TII 7IIH T IIIII0'I
1t is rather curious that though it was
known that Lady Brooke was a guest at
Tranby Croft during the baccarat games, and
though it was also known or pretty definitely
surmised, that she was the channel through
which the scandal came to light, nobody dur
ing the course Of the trial seemed to suspect
that she was one Of the players
And yet the latest English papers put the
matter beyond doubt. Their diagrams of
the baccarat table gives the seats of every one
concerned in the trial. But over one chair
is the suggestive legend, "A Player" This
unnamed player" sat next TO this Prince Of
Wales. Only one inference can possibly be
drawn The tenderness shown to the Prince
of Wales at the outset of the trial was indeed
remarkable.
Lady Brooke was not called as a witness.
But her testimony appears to have been made
nnhic
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-19

by X. b. Chafiin 4 Co..
Real Estate Auctioneers,
No. north Tenth street.

TRUSTEES AUCTION SALE OF VERY
j PRETTY AND WEI4L-LOCATED BUILD
ING LOT ON NORTH LINE OF BEVERLY
STREET. ADJ DINING EMMANUEL. CHAPEL.
BY virtue Of deed Of trust dated February
NJ. issa recorded in Henrico County Court, ID. B.
i26 A. D. ~. and at request OF note-holder, de-
fault having been made Of payment-note secu-
red. / viii sell by public auction on the prem
Uses, on - -
FRIDAY. JUNE 10, 1891,
at ego O'Clock L. NJ, the land described IN said
deed as all that certain LOT OK PARCEL OF
LAND lying and being in the county. OF Henrico'
near the western limits of the city OF Richmond,
on the north line of Beverly street, commencing
90 feet east Of Washington street, thence run;
mig, eastwardly along aud fronting on SAID
north line Of Beverly street ~ feet. ana thence
running back within parallel lines parallel with
Washington street 10 feet 10 an alley;
TERMS: ash for expenses OF sale ana taxes que
and a note of $50 with interest from February -,
1891; credit 10 August u. 1921, for Sii5. and 10
February Il, 1892 for $50; and aance on terms
TO be announced at hour OF sale .,,,,, NJ
r. 3. CHAFFIN. Trustee.
Sale by r. b. CHAFFIN Co.. Auctioneers'
& 4
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-19
L RASIC CII-Y. ".

loo FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL.
Grand Mountain Scenery; Frcost0nc and Ilthla
Waters; Good Hunting and Fishing. Good lIy-
cry: Beautiful Drives; IWelve-AcTe Lawn.
Being at the junction of the Chesapeake and
Ohio and the Shenandoah Valley railroads with
sixteen passenger trains daily. yet remote from
noise and hustle. this is a most convenient and
pleasant place for families of business men.
Write for circular. terms. DC, %
je5-2m WILLIAM a. BOWLES, Manager.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-19
By Cabell IL Wilson,
Real Estate Auctioneers.
No. 3 north Tenth Street.

TRUSTFFS AUCTION SALE OF FOUR DE-
/ TACHED FRAME DWELLINGS 10
GATED On THE WEST SIDE OF THIRTY
SECOND STREET, BETWEEN 5 AND 1
STREETS.
By virtue Of deed of trust from f. Dickerson,
Jr. and wife to tho undersigned dated April l3
1870 and recorded in the clerk Office OF Henrlco
County Court in Deed Rook l3l A, page 3jS, de-
fault having been made III the payment OF a
portion of the debt thereby secured. and being
required so TO do by the board OF directors OF
the Peoples Building, Loan and Trust Com,
pany, the beneficiary therein named. we viii
sell by public auction on the premises, on
TUESDAY. JUNE %, 1891,
at O'Clock 2. NJ. the property conveyed by said
deed and described therein. 80 follows All that
certain lot of land with the lmuroyements
thereon. lying and being IN Henrlco county, Va,
and bounded as follOws-tO wit: Commencing
Oh the west line Of Ihirty-second street az n
point 60 feet north Of its intersection with >
street; running thence along said western line
Of Ihirt y-second street III s northern direction,
and fronting thereon 80 feet; thence back at
right angles and between parallel lines III DIP
feet Oh its southern boundary ami ll5 feet on It's
northern boundary.
These dwellings are cOmparatiyelT new. and
are u lt on lots fronting 2)feet each IN Thirty
second street. They viii be sold separately or
As q whole,
Terms Liberal and announced a The sale.
GEORGE {. JEFFERSON,
T. ULLMAN,
j. /. TALlAFERRO,
trustees.
CABELL K WusoN, Auctioneers. iels-5t
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-19
JAMES RIVER DIVISION.

(R. AND A. Is. r.
LEAVE RICHMOND.
300 A. M., mail, daily, for Lynchburg, Natural
Bridge, Lexington Buens Vista,
Glasgow and Clifton Forge. Par
Tor chair Richmond 10 Clifton
Forge, excepting on Sundays tram.
40 Z. NJ, except Sunday. for Lynchburg. con
Meeting with train leaving Lynch
burg at 600 A. NJ for Natural
Bridge, Lexington aud Clifton
Forge. Sleepng-cN 10 Lynchburgi
ARRIVE ArRICHMOND:
$50 T. NJ, daily, from Clifton Forge.
$50 A. NJ. except Sunday. from Clifton Forge.
Station, Eighth and Canal streets.
For further information apply TO A. W Gar
bers Office oOl east Main street; Chesapeake
and Ohio Railway Companys stations; Chesa-
peake and Ohio general Office. Eighth and Main
JOHN d. POTTS.
Division Passenger Agent
DICHMOND AND SEVEN PINES RAILWAY
IL SUMNER SCHEDULE
UNION LINE ELECTRIC CARS CONNECT
With ALL TRAINS
DAILY
Leave Richmond: Leave Seven PineS
$3.50 A. NJ; II NJ $40 A. NJ; 7:30 A. NJ
$3.50 z. n; 7:l5 ". lP. NJ; 6:l5 +. NJ.
SUNDAY
10 A. M.:12M "a. NJ; II A. VI.
2P. Map M;7:90P.M. lPM.;3 6:0P. IL
Round trip tickets twenty-five cents.
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nor SALE CHEAP.


very nicely-located FARM OF 900 acres in
Goochland county, two miles from rairoa /
station. and thirty-twO miles west Of Richmond.
1t Is in tlhckly-settled neighborhood, close
to church, store, postofhce and high school. No
healthier spot could be found IN tho entiro
State.
The land lies nicely for cultivation. only
slightly rolling, and tho soil is adapted TO tho
raising OF grain and grass. Mica has been recent
ly discovered on the farm. The Improvements
consist OF a Frame Dwelling, two stories. con-
tanning eight rooms besides hall and closets.
Outbuildings consist Of Barn, New Stable for
twelve cows Carriage house, Poultry house,
Office Out Kitchen, Quarter &c, Good Garden.
Orchard with Apples, Peaches, Pears, Cherries,
Ounces, &c.
About one-third Of tho farm is in wood bal
ance cleared. Watered by spring branches, and
good well Of pure soft water in yard This farm
being IN such a healthy location and so conve-
nient 10 railroad would make = desirable sum-
mer home for anyone doing business in Rich
mond. Price 5000, on easy terms. For par
ticular5, apply 10 W. A. PARSONS,
No 2North Ninth street,
fei-i Richmond, Va
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-19
AL BRIDGE HOTELS
Capacity 400:
ORE, PAVILION, AND FOREST IN
OPEN ALL THE YEAR.

These Hotels are new and handsomely fur
nished with modern convenlences, running
water. steam laundry and electric bells and
supplied with mineral water from neighbOring
springs. They are within 100 yards Of the Natu-
raj Bridge
They are reached 10y the chesapeake and
Ohio railway and the Norfolk and Western rail-
road. All trains are met with coaches. Post
Office. ticket express and telegraph Offices IN
the hotels. The Hotels are 100 feet above lhe
sea. overlook broad valleys, and are surrounded
by forests.
The Natural Bridge Magnesia Spring is stu
ated within few feat OF Forest Inn. Inc waters
are diuretic. Alternative and tonic.
Music from July to- October.
Board per day. 50 % 81; board per week. $3.50
TO s2l; board per month. so 70 So.
An eNcellant livery attached.
Or. John i. Woodward Of Richmond, Va,
resident physician.
je5-ln J.. G.. PEYTON, Manager.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-19
HYGEIA HOTEL,
OLD POINT COMFORT, VA

Unsurpassed in appointments, table and gen
eral attention. Terms, - per day $40 per
week, s6j per month and inward, MDsIC i 5wlc19
Nightly hops. Safest and most delightful
SIffRHFF BATHiNG on the coast Good SAILING,
FISHING and DRIVING. Frequent presence
of foreign and American SHIPS OF WAX
rife target practice 4 broad expanse Of SAIL
WATERSGRROUNDS OLD POINT COMFORT,
hence there are no land breezes, no malaria, no
hav fever. no oppressive heat. The mornings
are delightful and the nights cool and refresh
ing The most charming marine views IN the
world. Send for descriptive pamphlet.
i. n. PIKE.
;o,-rro Manager.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-19
CHESAPEAKE AND ONO RAILWAY COM.
~ PANY.
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT JUNE !. 1884,

LEAVE RICHMOND.
$40 a. NJ, daily. for Old Point and Norfolk
Pullman sleoping-car kOnccyerte 70
Old Point
II 90 A. ~, express, daily. for Cincinnati.
Through day coach % Cincinnati.
Pullman Sleeper Old Point to Romeo
Yerte conner ing Win lullman
SirculnR ar for Cincinnati
800 2. NJ, express. daily FOR Old Point and
Norfolk. Pullman Sleeping Ca
Cincinnati 10 Old Point.
4:30 Z. NJ, accommodation. except Sunday. for
GOrdOnsyllle and Orange.
1890 Z. NJ, the f. i. '. Limited. daily. Pull
man Sleeping Car Old Point to en-
clnnau. Solid vestibule train. with
dinng-car and Pullmans Cor
louisville 20 Cincinnati aud Pullman
toLouisville.
ARRIVE RICHMOND.
500 A. NJ. and $3.50 T. NJ, daily. from Cincin-
natl.
7:45 T. NJ, daily except Sunday. from Hinton.
i0:50 A. NJ and 600 T. NJ. daily. from Norfolk
Station, Broad street near Seventeenth.