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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-04-22
Coffee.

The Brazilian coffee crop now grow
ing is estimated at Il probable yield Of
three million bags, and the commercial
organs are discussing prospects and
prices with as much ability as though
the public did not know that prices are
regulated by other influences than
crops and demand. No sooner was the
the coffee duty removed from our own
tariff than the Brazilian government
clapped it on there in the shape of an
import duty, and the coffee trade was
subjected to a vigorous combination in
Rio aud New York, backed by heavy
capital, which controlled prices in the
interests of spectators. 1t is said
that this combination is broken aud
scattered and that there is better pros
pect ahead, and so far as New York is
concerned it may be true. But the in
terests ut Rioare wholly European and
sustained by capital in London, Hol-
land and Germany, and though there
is said to have been crash in Rio the
European capitalists concerned in eof-
feeare not to be affected by light causes.
There is probably no commercial sta
pie in the world so much used and so
large In extent that is so completely
in the hands of speculative combina-
ton as coffee; everything relating to it
that can be 10 any way used in control
ling prices is discounted in ad-
vance. The only possible hope Of
eventual cheapness lies in the we'll
known law Of trade that high prices
stimulate production, although it is
said that the coffee planters really do
not obtain the benefit of the high
prices, and that the profits 60 into the
hands of the great operators.-Phita-
deLphia North American.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-04-22
A. 7. Stewards Pronertr.

Mr.. Stewart paid $68, 200 taxes on his
personal property, and $180, 1892 on
real estate last year. His personal
property was assessed at a valuation of
$1,000, 900. and his real estate at lit
tie over $4,000, 900; but the valuation
for purposes of taxation is only sixty
per cent. on the real value, so that
the actual, value of the personal
property was about $5,000,000, and
the real estate about $4,000, 900,
making total of $15,000000. This,
however, Represents only portion of
Mr.. Stewards immense wealth, as he
owns bonds and stocks not liable to
taxation; mill property worth millions
of dollars at GlenhaH, near Fishkill,
in this State; the newly laidout Garden
City on Long Island, and the railroad
connecting it with Hunters Point; the
Grand Union Hotel at Saratoga, stores
and agencies In London, Paris and
other foreign cities, and manufactures
and mills in the UnitedStates and abrod.
The 4most interesting and valuable
portion of his personal property is his
art gallery, in his residence On Fifth
avenue, one of the paintings in which,
Meissonnier Charge des Cuiras-
siers," cost him SO, 900. Following is
the assessed valuation of the most val
liable pieces of his city property, the
assessed valuation. as already stated,
being only sixty per cent. of the real
value: Uptown (retaiD store, occu-
pying the block bounded by Broadway,
Fourth avenue, Ninth and Tenth
streets, 81 800, 900; Metropolitan Hotel,
81 900, 600; downtown (wholesale)
store, in Broadway, Chambers and
Reade streets, $850,O00; residence in
Fifth avenue, at Thirty fourth street,
100000: Working Woman's Hotel, in
Fourth avenue. Thirty-second and
Thirty third streets, 1915 900; Globe
Theater property, in Broadway, near
Eighth street, $215,00 and four lots
and buildings on the north side of
Reade street, between West Broadway
and Church street, $4,000. The total
assessed valuation of these pieces of
property amounts of 1896, 900, aud
the real value is $500, ,0O0.-Ne,o
York Times
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-04-22
What the Occasion Demands.

The Gallatin Examiner says: "Therc
is no consistency in our farmers and
others grumbling over hard times and
bad laws when they are so utterly in
different as to who they vote for TO
legislate for them. Ifthey would only
exercise the same good sense and dis
erection IL picking out a member of the
Legislature as they would in chosing
their horse doctor, it would be much
better for us ALL" There IL great
deal of force in this statement Of the
case. Ii the people would have bet
ter laws and better times, they must
themselves soc to the selection Of our
lawmakers. The best men we have
in the several counties aud districts
should be selected for this responsible
duty. We must have men of intelli-
gence and experience; men who know
the wants of the people aud are capa-
BILE OF framing and passing laws 10
meet and supply the wants. Such men
must be hunted out and forced to nc
cept nominations if necessary, and then
the people must unite and elect them.
The Legislators 10 be elected next fall
will be the most important that has as
sembled in Tennessee for half q cen
tury, and it will require men Of strong
intellect and ripe experience, 10 grap-
pie successfully with the questions that
will present themselves TO that body.
The State must be lifted out of lis
financial troubles, and if we can get
thoroughly representative body, of
able and intelligent legislators, this
work may be done so as 10 give salts
faction to our creditors aud preserve
the honor and credit of the State.
That done. we shall soon witness the
dawn Of better times. Then will the
people OF Tennessee enter upon sn un-
obstructed highway to prosperity, aud
the State become one Of the most pow
erful and wealthy in the Union.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-04-22
Justice to the Pensioners Of 1872.

Hon. VIM. Mcfarland, Representa-
tive from the First Congressional Dis
trict, writes as follows to the Morris
town Gazette:
THE bill restoring ts the pension
rolls all the pensioners Of the war OF
1912, who have been droped from the
rolls on account of alleged disloyalty,
giving all survivors of that war, who
served ten days, pension, and giving
to the widows of all such, who were
married prior to 1850, a pension also,
has passed the House. The bill pro-
vided for the payment of arrearages to
May /, 1865, to all who were then on
the rolls, and also provided for the
payment, to their widows, or arrear.
ages, where they had died. These
provisions of the bill were stricken
out, and the bill, as passed, gives all a
pension in the future. Probably il
would not have passed that body ifthe
original bill had passed as reported.
1t is an act of simple justice to the
veterans of the war of 1872, who
promptly responded to the call of their
country in the hour ofits peril. While
it is not all that could be desired on
their behalf it is all that can be ac-
complished."
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-04-22
Tennessee Coming Up.

The Christian Union of March 22d,
says:
Tennessee, which not long ago stood
second among the States in the grade
ofilliteracy, now holds the sixth place.
The st. Louis Journal OF education,
calling attention 10 the fact, says IL
shews that great work has been done
in the State; that the people are be-
coming more and more concerned in
the progress Of education; and that the
Schools have large number Of earn
est, capable, and devoted instructors,
and corps Of efficient and wido-awako
County Superintendents, commanded
by live State Superintendent. Many
OF the popular heresies and preiudices
about public schools have been eradi-
Gated: and as the people see the ad-
vantages and benefits Of It's new schol-
astic regime, the more willing do they
become to contribute to its maiuten-
ance. The schools are no longer eon-
fined TO towns aud wealthy GeiRhbor-
hoods, but hitherto remote and inae-
cessible localities are building houses
and calling for teachers. II Is stated
that Tennessee, like California, makes
the salaries Of its male and female
teachers Of the same grade equal.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-04-22
Strong Talk Of ImpeachIng Grant.
Washington Special (April 81 to the Cincin.
natl commercial.

nAtl NOllAleTclhAs
Gen. Babcock had an interview with
the President to-day. Two other gen
tlemen were present He denied any
connection whatever with the safe bur-
glary conspiracy, and entered into a
minute explanation on every point
Rumor is wild as to the effect upon
the President, but the gentlemen pres
ent say that he preserved his ordinary
immovable composure, and expressed
no decided opinion. 1t is now admit
ted by White House intimates that the
President did not order the discontin-
uance of the suits against the conspir-
ators. They say that he did not write
an order to that effect, but gave his
views to Babcock, who then called
upon the Attorney General and in
formed him that the President thought
it would be unnecessary to carry this
thing any further" This is an inn
portant admission, as it has been here
tofore denied that. Grant interfered in
any way,
There is a great deal of talk Of the
impeachment Of the President, both
on account of his alleged connection
with the Real Estate Pool and his sub
sequent knowledge of Babcock's con-
nection with the safe burglary, and his
failure to do his plain duty in the
premises. II is not probable that it
can be established that Grant was in
the Real Estate Pool, however. and
will Of course be difficult to prove that
he did have knowledge after the fact
that Babcock was one OF the safe
burglary conspirators. Babcock s
friends claim that he was anxious to
appear before the committee, and he
states that he sent letter asking to
be summoned. The reverse of this
appears to be true. The Deputy Ser
geant-at-A Arms had difficulty 10 find
ing him, aud his letter has not yet
reached its destination.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-04-22
WHOLE NO. g,QSi.
a GOOD Dan.

Following i the text Of q bill intro.
duced in the House Of Representative.
on the 10th instant, by Hon. II Y.
Riddle. 1t seems to us q good bill,
and one which ought to become Law.
A bill for the election Of Postmassera
In all the cities and Incorporated
towns Of the United States By the
legally qualified electors thereof az
every Presidential election.
Be it enacted BY the Senate and
House of Representatives of the
United States in Congress assembled,
That, after the passage Of this act. af
every election Of President and Vice
President in the United States, by the
legally qualified electors in said cities
aud towns, Postmaster for each Of
said cities and towns, who shall hold
his Office for the period Of four years;
and his term of Office shall begin and
terminate at the same time al that Of
the President and Vice President of
the United States.
Sec, 2. That the Postniasters elected
under this act shall be commissioned
by the President, upon the preseuta-
ton to him or the Postmaster General
Of satisfactory evidence Of their elec-
ton and said postmasters shall com
ply with all the existing requirements
Of law before they shall enter upon the
discharge OF the duties of their re-
spective Offices.
Sec. 3. That the postmasters elected
under this act shall be liable to remcy-
al from Office by the President and
Postmaster General for the causes that
justify the removal of postmasters ap-
pointed under existing laws; aud in
event of removal ofany and all post
masters elected under this act. or Of
their failure to qualify in the manner
prescribed by law after their election, il
shall be the duty of the President and
Postmaster General TO appoint post
masters to FIJI the vacancy, who shall
hold their Offices for the unexpired
term of four years.
Sec. 4. That all laws iu conflict with
this act are hereby repealed.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-04-22


| passed unnoticed that would have sur.
prised and shocked them. In the con.
! fusion Lutte had at first failed to see
note on the same table. addressed to
Walter, which she dispatched to him
Immediately.
Poor Rose, in her yisitto the hospital
had passed ward from which she had
caught malignant, infectious disease
that preyed but short time on her
delicate constitution and she was re-
leased by the angel of death from
earthly sorrow and remorse. With a
troubled heart Lutte assisted in the
preparations for the funeral, then
sought her home. her private room, to
collect her thoughts and refresh her
self; for having been without food and
rest SO long, she was almost exhausted.
She threw herself on the sofa, pressed
her hands to her burning cheeks and
gave wayto sad thoughts. Wondering
what had become of her brother-in-
law, since he was not killed she decided,
after a little rest to make inquiry for
him. She had been alone but few
moments when the sound of the door
bell reached her followed by servant.
"A gentleman to see Miss Sea wish
es-" ~
Say to him she is indisposed-but
stop. No; perhaps it is some one I
would like to see. Do you know the
gentleman?"
"He-he-he is your"
That will do. You may go, Robert.
Say will be down in moment"
Hurriedly she made her toilet On
entering the door of the parlor a sup
pressed scream of delight and surprise
escaped her lips and in moment more
she was clasped in the tender embrace
of Walter Gray. "Oh Lutte, darl-
ing, my first, my only love speak-if
but to curse-to Danish me forever. /
know / am unworthy! have sinned.
Only my God knows the cost of my
cruelty TO you, my angel. Hear me,
then forgive if you will-if you can.
o, if you could only know the cold
words that I have heard-the dark
falseness and duplicity they forced me
to believe you guilty of. Read this,
dearest, and you will not censure one
who loves you better than life-one
who was driven to madness with only
the thought of losing you. When l
was released / started to see her, in
tending to consummate the rash vow |
made in your hearing, but thank God,
death saved us both-all-if you can
forgive"
Lutte turned pale with grief and an
ger as she read the secret that came so
near making wreck of herself and
idol. fE 81
Darling, he took advantage of
relatives name to make you show your
affection. May [ hope? Speak,
can bear no more, though [ deserve
death. Are you mine p
She spoke not, but turned her eyes
lovingly on him, placed her hand in
his. That told more than language
could have done. Tenderly he pressed
her to his bosom, kissing her again and
again, as he wiped from her cheek the
tears of joy.
They were happy, for Lutie's parents
had learned of Walters fortune and
they readily consented, as poverty was
their only objection. and not until after
the marriage did the bewildered
parents learn what occurred in their
absence. Walter has since had no
cause for jealousy. Both have forgot
ten in days of happiness THE DARK
DAYS OF JEALOUSY.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-04-22

The Spirit Of the Times published a
revised list Of all the horses which
trotted during the season Of 1915, the
following Of which have the best re-
cords: Goldsmith Maid. 2.l4l (the
fastest record); Lulu, 2.l5, Hopeful,
2:l7f American Girl, 2:l7l; Judge Ful-
lerton, 218; Lucy Maud, 2:l8i; Bodine.
2,l9l; Lucille Golddust, 2.l9l; Clemen-
tine, 2:2l; General Garfield, 2.2l; Mu-
sic, 2:2ll; and Smuggler, 2.2lt.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-04-22
A YOUNG farmer gives the following

A YOUNG farmer gives the following
advice: I'm opening a land on a hill
side, always turn the down-hill furrow
first. The advantage is, in opening a
land, one always wants to make the
furrow straight as possible. The sod
will turn down hill itself. You can
hold the plow much steadier than
when turning the furrow up hill,
which gives you a better chance to
guide the horses. And when you
come to turn the uphill furrow the
leader has a guide TO follow and needs
but little driving, and you are allowed
q better chance TO cut a clear, regular
furrow and lay il up smoothly.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-04-22
The nesuIt Of GambIIng specnIatIon.

The Chicago Times says il is we'll =
known fact in Washington circles that
President Grant Is in financial embar-
rassment on account Of unfortunate
real estate transactions. Recently he
sold the great bulk Of his real estate
in Washington. His lass act has been
to order the sale OF his Long Branch
and ST. Louis property. He does this,
his friends say, because he is resolved
to clear off all his Indebtedness. aud
this is the only way possible for him
tu do.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-04-22

They have curious way Of decid-
ing law suits of North Siam; both par
ties are put under cold water, and the
one staying longest wins the suit. In
this country both parties are got into
hot water and then kept there as long
as possible. The result is about the
same
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-04-22

The Richmond Dispatch wants one
rate of interest for the country. We
are nation, and what the nation can
do in the way of harmonizing things
that are general TO all the States no
statesman should object to. Every
case of that kind should be hailed with
satisfaction by the people"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-04-22

Returns from all except two towns
Of Connecticut show the following
vote Ingersoll, Dem, 5l.07l; Robin
son. Rep, 43, ,557; Atwater, GreeDbaek.
,986; Smith, Temperance. 1871. In
gersoll's majority over Robinson, z, ,5l4.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-04-22

The Right Worthy Grand Lodge Of
the world, Good Templars, will meet
in Louisville on the 23d OF May. j..
L. Bullock, N. j. Gibson, j. j. Gray
and Mrs. K. j. Sloan will represent
the Grand Lodge Of Tennessee.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-04-22

We are now offering unprecedented good bargains
in Gents Furnishing Goods. Gents Linen Bosom
Shirts VERY FINE, at 81 .25-former price $500 to
1915. Gents Balbriggan Silk Cocked Halt Hose at
30 cents-former price $lOO Gents Linen Collars at
10 centsformer price 25 CENTS and other goods in pro-
portion. These prices to close out
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-04-22
v. T.. Williams
S SPECIAL T IE 81

We are now Offering at from SO cents to $3.50 less
than market price, large lot of nice, late style Fur
hats great many of these goods are less than half
cost. Don't fail to them. s
, 1876-06-23

corner Of 1.asnl1r anil Madison streets Al that time
person formerly cmpinycti BY Otto 1evne i Cn,,.
,ea.dche!ton North Catk .ircet presented hfn1'elf
nnt tho tsl!er.a window will, y cheek paynhie 70
bearer fns Sn70,D3, and s9nct by Otto Jrrnc y
eOon Co. HtsIlst ~rGnS Sn and I'd
Knsen. thc grntlcmanly forRer was told 10 call
istes l, in Tho day: IN no mcanl!me the spof1oas
nanncea an excellent forgery. Very naturally t!,n
fellow fae! to call for hia cash. and thus far he
has cIndcd tho police.
Early yesterday morning young cirl named
t'erthn tElh5, employed AZ q saleswomnh in m
her home, No. 27S Park nsrnnr, to her place at
bus!nthe. wnF assaulted near the cUrncr OF Twenty.
second md stnto streets by mr., n1dtIn,c "slgRtr"
named George Ilnrfls., The follow ma1c dash At
her n9htnst Iamn- pvst and bit her hand to mako
her let ca. 4 gentleman nhn'ea skinner. keeping
liycry. .anh1c IN tic yctn!ty. cnn,e to the girls
rcscuc, anl rut'nrd her arranftcr. on tue prairie
aonth Of Twenty .ttHih street the lhttcr wAA sur
rounded and fnrccd to surrender In srite Of
vn'Iant defense. ile wns taken before Jnttfce
Sumncrl1ckl yesterday. ami was held 10 the Grim.
inn tnnrt in a total Or s.. COO, Iiarr,a Ia vet.
cram IN the and.haggang linz, and has but fcccnt-
lY returned to this city,
, 1876-06-23

The second South Patk concert will bc Given this
o,ternnon
Thc rcrr,.r ,roet1v .tr.roc,., r,.c,Ino 7,I,, h,
,oia - ~" ~ H. n',sI e,ss.,,. ea,.,r w."
T." sa ~ ~. apos y, 's ao'a 'oe'o's'
The ninth annua, anniversary exhibition Of tho
,,t..... Mna ~" trhaa.an co,,saa iii ~. ~
h"e'a'5 uh'"h o! "ne"ton I""egc VIII lake piaee
Monday orentng In tho College chapel Wheaton.
III.
r,, ,.,,,.., .,,x ,,t,,, ~, IN. a.. ...n,.r
AIMS Catholic Church. corner Wentworth hscnuc
and Ftfty.Gfth street, In Tho hall adjoining tho
church, VIII close SATURDAY..
The examinations 1t Chicago University To-day,
from to II o'clock, arc freshmen scientific,
German; tecond year scirntIGc, physical gcoy.
, 1876-06-23
CRIMINAL,

supt, Hickey yesterday requested Mayor Colvtn
10 revoke the ltccnte Of Joscph Lee, an express.
man. Wednesday, morning young German named
II. A. Knowl1on, arrived In this city At the M!chi.
Enn Southern depot from Erie, IA. and meeting Lee
was induced tu take . ride about town. At tho
conclusion Of their paslllne Leo demanded 81,
compromises on u. So Leo ut once became en.
FaEel. and pounded Lee nlaat numerically, until
policeman came along aud placed klm Rner ar-
rest. The case Will coulu before JIstica u'Hulf
to-day.
Thu forged check man broke loose In variona
quarters 0l the city yesterday, md tue police arc
IN consequence just i lltte BIT l.siirr titan usual
At5 O'Clock ycatefaay afternoon he csilrd upon L.
Z. no{nton, " No. 73 state street. md there sue
cccded 10 passing Al check ioE &lu on Tho National
Bunk Nf Commerce, payable tu Il. e. DEuw nnl agued
ny L. g. Hohn. hhOttly Afterwards he lasacd 50. 30
elirck hpun u. iapincan T. Cu., ulI south Hnf&tcd
street liz IL described ~ Shiny. built tnau Uf M
lA1f and uioastachr. and .goatte, and usually
tscsscd iA dark c!o.tes With brown felt hat.
Some weeks ago Mr.. John NauRhton, tho insur.
ahco agent, had carriage stolen from him, and,
although! dillgcnt search WA made by the police,
they fa!!cd to Ind It. Yesterday Onice1 taunon
armed h'1nse!f with aearch warrant for barn
Was snsIIete.! Of being hiding placa for thieves
The barn Is owned ly Mrs, Scully el,ti ID rented
10 young thrf named Frunk McGioytrh, While
there a!IV nt!eer found Mr, Nanshton's buggy iy-
inE " piece. under pis Of hay In tho loft, aud
5000 seTgL yesey soon succeeded In capturing
Mctlovcrn. sud hc was held to the Criuiuxl C,urt
In 81, o0u bail by Juitlcs scu'ly,
About 10 o'clock yratesday morning = very ex-
eclleutly M0rked.oIs schemo Of forgery WA un.
eAsshsa ss tls Asschsnh National 8Auk, at tAp
, 1876-06-23
AMERICAN GIRLS IN ITALY.
70 {hA Edfter of Tao Tribune.


MILAN, Italy, Juno 3.-four paper contained an
article headed, "An American Girl Abroad" 30
unjust 10 Italy una tho Iaa,n that although was,
you said, adsligful young iady that told her expo
ricnce, IT would hare boon better, pcraps had sho
appeared less fascinating, and adhered moro strict
ly 10 fucts. Many American and English girls,
who havu lived IN lnly for years, can attcst that
they have never been innultrd III the street, and
Are not Obliged 10 ru!ain shut up in thu house 10
avoid Insult usen there. It II the cu.toul bolh il!
Frnuce and llay, for young ladic4 Ut the country
10 hu always accompanied by sonu olpr pess0l
when going ln the street; but, sncu Americans and
EnSi!4h hasu been abroad, tho ltalinna aud French
think nothing OF seeing young lady alone, know.
Ing her to bc atsangct: yet MIR e advised to h4ye
companion, not Tor fear 0f being insWllrd, but
tho fact In remarked ~ beug contrary thu h4tit
VI tue pceplu.
Therr aru somc gxcclent teachers OF music here.
aud sum- very pour ONCE Theis prccx are fAr
from being cxorltant; the practices farfE0m slight
II tho pupil! ~ dlseMt. A. Tor tbs manner OF living
being dt.Nu*tng tho ssdcssi0n ~ 80 erroneous that
II IL not worthy af aAswcf. Tho idea Of being
Obliged 10 have tnale relative Always With yuu IL
avoid elnK swlM!led, CAUSES thoN sunr al she
trivial cxcusa Of Wishing tho presence of cousin,
an Act which Monlu, tyeu In America, create much
scandal. Justice to tho linllaAa, who hayu ever
tIcatc4 with courtesy and respect thuse young Ia.
dies who behave such. aud piun TRUTH In rcfusA
tun Of fase ileas, alone nrgu me TO reply, In be-
half Of many ssudents here 10 Jour c0MnuncA-
tion headed IAN American Girl Abroad.
An AAkAiclN GINL nka1pxhr In MILAN soR THnsA
Ola Foua iAAHA.