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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-07-06

A SURE remedy for chills and fever Ayer'S
AQue Cure never fails.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-07-06

DlDN z KNOW 1T WAS LOADED.-A little boy
named Frank Roth, eight years old son of NT
Andrew fOih, residing Oh Il, between 4th and
9Th streets northwest, had one of his hands
hadly injured by the explosion of pistol yes
feTday. He was attended by DR.. Hagner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-07-06

THREE DIVORCES GRANTED Judge Mac.
OF divorce in the following cases: James F.
Linden agt Mary A. Linden. These parties
were married here by Rev. DIR. Gray, in Octo-
bet, lSii. the respondents maiden name being
E!drldge, and he alleges an incapacity on her
parttO cOnSummate the marriage rite Also
in the case Of Hattie Il. McMurray agt Harry
D McMurray, who were married in George
town, by Rev. B. PeytOn Brown. November l.
1874. They were divorced on the ground OF
his cruel treatment assaults, and threats to
XII her. The custody of the daughter is
awarded complainant Also. in the case of
Mary Kate Mendez (nee HerberU) agt Manue.
A: MendeZ. They were married on the 18th
OF October, 1872. She states that she was in
duced at that date to take a walk, aud near
the corner of 18th and l. streets she was com
PEELED to get into hack by Mendez, who
drawing pistol, under threats, compelled her
10 marry him, ami she charges that he desert
ed him i'll December, lS72
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-07-06

CRUSHED TO DEATH.-A cUlored man named
Ih0maS JOknSon, who worked at Mir David
tuIlina9 Drlckyard, near Fort RunyOn in
ing oank of clay there Thursday and terribly
crushed. lie lived only a few moments after
me oahk ieilr and was dead when extricated
Johnson lived in this city, where he had a wife
and four children. Mr.. Pullman took cbsrga
Oh Inc remains and had them hrnuaht - .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-07-06

ANDROSCoGGIN L Al BLEACHED C0rrox
"a cents; Mamsutta cotton, (hest MAKE Ia
cents mattlnss, all at cost, 10 clos. STOCK
paT2Sois al al cost; spring and summer dress
goods, from 10 cents up: remnants Of 49,
goods at sacrifice: TOwSOn $, f.5 PennSvIya-
nla avenue, south side, near Tth.-5Grt ~"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-07-06

CIVIL SERVICE MANUAL--A valuable little
text book TO persons seeking positions i'm the
seVeIai departments, especially TO those deSig-
mated 10 appear for examination For sale ar
y. Brad. Adams, Il street, near p O-Adm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-07-06

GARDEN PARTY AT GOV. REED s.-The man
sion and grounds of Ex-Governor Reed at
BTarchyllie, were the scene of one OF the
pieasanteSt gatherings of the season. On the
-Four h OF July an invitation was extend ed by
Ire Governor, through Mrs. Putnam Wheeler
ana MIS-. L. +. SwaZey, 10 the congregation o.
the Western Presbyterian Church of this civ
Including the children OF the Sunday school,
20 spend the day III the fresh air and cool
ualnS of the Baltimore aud Ohio road look its
contingent TO Branchyiilt, where they were
met by cOnyeyanceS to carry them to the man
sion. GIeen lawns and gTavelIed walks about
the house We're shaded by tall trees. from the
branches of which swings We're suspended and
hamm0ckS hung. SkiIlful hands Were EN-
plOyed in the game of crOqUet; while q choice
band of irrepreSSibIe spirits found the tenn
Dera ture not too great for base ball practice
The dinner, eaten al JreScO, was an unqualified
success, the table having for its center piece
the largest dish OF freshly gathered black
berries that some of the party had ever seen.
The sweet singing of the young people added
much to the pleasure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-07-06

A TABLET 10 the memory of the late Gene
raj PeIOuze Will be unveiled by General Sher-
man and memorial address delivered by Col
symOnds tomorrow, at II a. M, at All Souls
fkuTch.-AGCt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-07-06

SUIT AGAINST RAIIROAD.-Samuel Jack
son to-day, by Gen. Henkle, entered a SHIT
against the B. & D. r. r., for damages sus-
tanned by being knocked down by an engine
on SAID road on the 18th Of July last by which
he mad rib broken and was otherwise in
lufedr SAID injuries not being the result of any
Iauit or want of diligence on his part. He
claims $1,000 damapeS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-07-06

BASE bAl.L.-Iht game Yesterday afternoon
between the Defiance club, of Philadelphil
and the Nationals, was very long. Ii was SO
long that game was called III the close of the
seventh inning, on account of approaching
darkness. The score was II to in favor Of
the Nationals Up to the fifth inning the game
vas very interesting. and the score q tie after
this il was very tame. The Nationals mast, ed
the Defiance pitcher curve and Sent the bail
TO any part of the field and as far as they
wanted This, added To The numerous errors Of
The Defiance men, made the close OF the game
very jug-handled affair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-07-06

STILL FILING THEIR BONDs.-The justices
OF the peace recently appointed have filed their
ponds In 5000 each i'll the office of the clerk
Oh me court, as follows John A Moss, &C. w.
Cox, George +. Kirk and E. n Gray:) c. S.
Bundy. ID. I. Stevens and G.. A. Clarke
constable bonds We're filed as follows:-
ii. Irunnell, ID. Linkins and J. 7. ScriyeD-
ner2 ii; A. Brawner, (Col. Alexander and
); III. Waggaman:l John w. King, IL. Fl
McCheSney and Tobias Talbert.)
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DON'T LOOKOUT EXCURSIONS,

The Elegant Iron Steamer SUE vii; fssur,o 49,.
sshrGRpA1 NIGHT EXCUR- nl aef
out, stopping at Piney Point going -s'sszzss e
any anu returning leaving Stephensons wharf font Of
az an 81, every Saturday at pm. rsturninS' -
W aSninSlon by = a.m. on Monday Nesis VA -
LHrnlShed on the Boat and an the scc0nfnof
VIII SiI De nrst-ciaSs. Fare, round trim 90 ~
s,5, hnons aud further Information snnIv 70
81 ERR ENSON BROS. Agents corner I9tS
81. ahd IA ave. and 7th st. wharf Iea An
IOLEAsuRE BOATS FOR HIRE FOR FISH,
= Ing, &C. JOSEPH PASSENO,
IL Water stra-. ~
ApIo-om georgetown, ID. q. SIC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-07-06

UNDOUBTEDLY the cheapest black and col.
ored silks in Washington at Carriers, III Mar
ket space, the popular cash dry goods store.
Back silks, 5lc. Black silks, very good quail
ity; -. Black silks, excellent quality: 81.
Black silks, real satin finish; Sl.25. Checked
and striped silks, on pure white and cOlOred
ground; lavender, blue, brown, black and
green checked and striped silks, ON pure white
and cOlOred grouEd.-Aurt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-07-06

1T MAY INTEREST our lady readers to know
that the painful effects of Sunburn upon del
icate skin can be Immediately relieved by the
use of j. & T.. AtkinS0n,S Inlet I-iIeNnr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-07-06

RAEG CCCKADE CITY
VIII m.t iC an ENCUrs pn down The river
ENRkl ~ kSDAl and FRIDAY at7 pn.,
aud SUNDAYS a 3 pm,
These excursions an, for tn. rrrnse of eO5ov-ir .
SAL on the Potomac and 40 rid one 49,
OF The heat Of The CITY. This boat Is sAH 80
particularly desirable for families zsssz=@<sss1o
and children.
Wednesday and FRIDAY evenings, dancing and
TefI tShliCLtS Do,tLh brass lrd string han m,
each excursion.
Tickets % cents. round trim. faog a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-07-06

BUILDING PERMITS issued by Inspector En-.
tWlsle-H. NJ. Z. Danaher repair a frame
E07 C. street northwest: 80 VIM Sauntry
construct twO-StOTy brick dwelling 9Th be-
tween l. and NJ streets; $50 VIM. MuehieiSen
construct twO-stOTy brick stable, alley be-
tween and X and 5th and 6th streets north
west 500. A j. Carr. construct a two story
dwelling, h, between 18th and 9TH streets north
east S2LO. Ralph Taylor, repair a frame
ITO eth, between l. and NJ streets northwest
SD. Joseph GaWler, construct three story
brick stable and warehouse, alley between /
and n and 18th and 18th streets northwest !:
slaU: Chr. HelnrichS, repair brick house
9l3 4th street northwest: $40.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-07-06

~ z n Ia n a q X % N.-The stezauIeP
~ LADY OF THE LAKE viii
until further notice. make regular z sSsar-N
Excursion Trips Oh SUNDAY A n x1Ssx>ssss&nss
TERNoOhS, leaving her wharf, terminus OF the
1h or 9th SIS: line OF cars ii y. m. for hours'
sail on the Potomac, calling at 5lymout going
down ana coming back. Fare so cents Steamer
JOHN W. THOMSON will leave same wharf
every SUNDAY AFTERNOON At 4 O'Clock for
G!ymonE. Fare round trip, IS cents,
n. B.-Steamer Thompson IS tickets not good on
Lake ,,5oS -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-07-06

EQUITY COURT-Judge Mac Arthur.
Yesterday G. A. Schneider agt. Frederick
Schneider argued and referred to Examiner
Sayille. Marshall agt Marshall; referred to
Examiner Clarke. Adjourned till to- day to
hear motions,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-12-21
LETTERS RECOMMENDATIONS.

Just at the time when a new
Governor and new Legislature are
going into office, a large number OF
candidates seeking appointments
commences operations, and men
are importuned for letters or sigma
lures recommending this or that
candidate for Office. We are con-
WINGED that much evil is done by
the loose way in which such recon-
mendations are granted. Men VIII
sign petitions for the appointment
of an applicant without knowing
anything about him, just to avoid
the unpleasant duty of saying no.
Sometimes people justify themselves
in doing this by saying that the
names already signed are such as 80
DC sufficient security against inn
proper recommendations. "Gov-
ethor this and Senator that and
loi'ssor the other have signed the
paper and certainly there can be
no iear that they would recommend
an improper candidate" But stop,
now DO you know but what the
oeSernor, Senator, Professor etc
nave signed on the same princirln
as you aor And even if they bs,,c
conscientiously recOmmendeS |. ~ -
whom they consider eomro4 Ian
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-12-21


your signing is not a certificate of
their conscientiousness (which. if
they are good men, they do not
need, but a testimony of your own
belief where you really have no be-
lief in the matter. The evil of this
practice is two-fold. 1t is not only
that improper candidates get offices
through such recommendations, but
men who really deserve them get
no benefit from them. A candidate
who takes up with him the recon-
mendations of conscientious and
competent judges is no better off
than another, because so universal
is the practice of indiscrininate
recommendation that no one is in
fluenced by the best of testimonial,
thinking that all are obtained in
same needless, unrefiecting manner.
1t has long been cur practice, where
an applicant for our recommended
ton is unknown TO US, to refuse and
give our reasons. A reasonable
man will not be offended at such a
refusal and, if an unreasonable one
is, it does not signify.
Il
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-12-21
State Librarian.

In our last issue we announced
the name of gentleman who is de-
sirous of succeeding Mrs. Haskell as
State Librarian. We did so without
advocating his, appointment, except
in case Mrs. Haskell should not de-
sire the Office any longer. We are
now informed directly from the
lady herself that she does desire
continuance in the Office, that the
salary is her only means of support,
and that the position is an essential
condition of her being able to COM
plete her memoirs of the Governors
of Tennessee. This being the case,
we desire it understood that we are
in favor of Mrs. II. against all other
candidates. Apart from motives of
public interest, she is the widow of
gentleman whom we were once
proud to number on our list of
friends, and We feel bound to the
interests of his widow by many
"reminiscences of delight in his soci-
ETY., as well as by sad reflection on
the Affections of his latter years.
We do not boast of much influence,
ut all parties are hereby notified
that unanimous vote for the con-
tinuance in Office of Mrs. Haskell is
the only treatment of the case which
will give US any satisfaction or gain
any favor from US, whatever that
may be wOrt.l.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-12-21

LAST week the members of the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
had the pleasure of a visit from
their old pastor, the Rev. B. NJ.
Taylor, who has been residing for
four years in Russellville, Ky. He
has there succeeded in awakening
into new life the Cumberland Pres
byterian congregation which had
fallen into deplorable state Of
apathy and weakness, threatening
its final extinction. He has now
a hundred members on his books,
with the prospect of some twenty
more within the next two or three
months. Money is being raised for
a new church building, the lot for
the which is already purchased and,
on the 10Th of last August, he him.
self laid off the ground, and
shOvelled the first dirt for the
foundations. In describing its pres
ent state we copy the following
from the Russelville Herald:
The brick walls are now complete;
the beautiful bell-tower, nearly one
hundred feet high, covered with
purple slate, has received the finish
ing touch the inside walls are
plastered the floor is laid; and
at an early day the new and hand
some Cumberland Presbyterian
Church will be finished and ready
for dedicatiOn-a fitting monument
to the indomnibIe fairh and energy
of the pastor and the liberality OF
the membership and friends.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-12-21

1t is with much satisfaction that
we clip the following from the Gal
weston (Texas) News:
The court met at the usual hour
this morning, and received the re-
port of the committee appointed to
examine into the qualifications of
D. u. AtchisOn. Jr., to practice law.
Messrs. A. II. Willie, Albert n.
Mills and Edward T. Austin, the
committee, made favorable report.
Mr.. E. T. Austin had taken. the
place of Col. Mason, originally
named by the court as Il member of
the committee. Judge Stewart or
dered a license to issue to Mr.. Atch-
ison.
Donnie AtchisOn has innumerable
friends in GAINESVILLE, and none
more warmly attached to him than
ourselves. We all take a kindly
interest in you, Dennie, and wish
you a prosperous career in the pro-
fessiOn you have chosen, knowing
that you have talents, well compe-
tent if united with industry, to
ensure so desirable a result.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-12-21
Christmas Fare.

While noticing the new business
houses and their occupants we
mentioned Kleemann and
his meat shop on the north side of
Franklin street. Kleemann has Is
tablished there q veritable temple of
plenty; quarters OF fat ruddy beef
and mutton, pork chops, chine, spare
rib and backbone, and above all,
the inexhaustible variety of sausages
in which his colIntrymen delight,
are cheering signs of the jolly season
of hospitality which is now opening
all hearts. Oar friend has had his
misfortunes, hut is emerging from
them manfully and we agree with
the old tragic poet, who said that "a
brave man struggling with misfor-
tune is sightfor Gods and men to
look upon with admiration" And
the right sort of men will not only
look on with unavailing admiration,
but will give helping hand be-
sides. Do so with Kleemann give
him cali and you will be helping
a deserving man and get a good
trade besides.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-12-21
Human for Senator Ransom. of

HURRAH for Senator Ransom, of
North Carolina! AS the boys say,
he 'sat down" on Blaine most ele-
gantly. He would not be provoked
INTO a quarrel, but with his digni-
fed and grand answers to the STACEY
Senator from Maine, he won the
hearty applause of The galleries and
the admiration of the whole coun-
try. He "could not be gOaded into
recriminations." Blaine, speaking
of the Conduct of Southern members
during the electoral count said,
"They did nothing but their duty"
"Then," said Ransom rising and
standing directly against Blaine,
"you acknowledge that we did our
duty-all that any patriotic citizen
can do" Esansorn's remark was
greeted with applause, and Blaine
seeing this said, "What did you
gain by that % Ransom said in re-
ply, 81 am not in the Senate of the
United States to make anything
personal by applause"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-12-21
AncientAdrent HYMN.

The four weeks preceding tbs
Christmas festival constituted in the
ancient Church sacred season
known by the name of Advent,
during which the thoughts of the
Christian were directed to two kin
dred topics, preparation for the fes-
tive comnemoration of Christ's
first coming to save, and for the
reverent anticipation of his secon'
coming as the judge of mankind.
We have several times hitherto
given to our readers our attempts al
translating the old hymns used in
these sacred seasons of the Church.
and now lay before them a judg
ment hymn translated from the OLD
Latin hymn commencing
Creator allne siderrlm.
Oh Lord and Maker OF the skies,
The true believers light undying,
Redeemer, hear the peoples cries
Who for their Lord are family crying
Thou who, lest by Satan's scheming
Man should perish, deign st TO be
A quickening power, his life redeeming,
Moved by boundless charity
Thou who from the Virgin s womb
Did'st walk in sorrow 70 the cross,
And, through the terrors of the tomb,
Atone our sin, restore our loss
Thou at whose name and powr eternal
All living things, above, below,
Angelic hosts and powers Internal
Their trembling knees in silence bow
Thee we implore, with PROSTATE face,
Oh at that awful Judgment hour
Shield thou thy church with h avenly grace;
Deliver us from Satan's power.
Honor and glory, praise and blessing
We sing in endless orisOn,
Both Sire and Son divine confessing
And Holy Spirit, three il one.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-12-21

a beautiful AMI useful Christmas
present-there is no article that the
thoughtful husband could purchase
that would be appreciated more by
the good wife than a Singer. Hun
dreds of citizens of Montgomery
county can testify to this, the COM
mon by-worsl is ,ohat is a home ioitil-
oW a singer. Go to the 81 ger
Man'fg Co., No. 5, Elder Row,
GAINESVILLE, Tenn, where you will
find constantly on hand full stock
of these celebrated machines on
easy terms.
If. VI. Fl. WHITE, Agent.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-12-21

SENATOR BLAINE receives cold
sympathy from his own party in
his onslaught on Southern represen-
tation. None of the leading Repub-
lican Senators seem to be willing
to serve on his committee. Messrs.
Hoar, Davis and Howe have al
ready declined to do so, and strange
tosay, Mr.. Blaine himself has refused
to act. Is it possible that theSenator
has discovered, what Garfield so
plainly limited to him, that he has
made a mistake of the first magni-
tude T?
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-12-21

At full, prolonged and earnest
meeting of this Board, held yester-
day, many points of Importance
connected with the future workings
of the Board were discussed.
DIR. Daniel f. Wright, of Clarks-
vile, was recommended to Senator
Harris, Chairman of the Committee
on Yellow Fever, as most suitable
person from Tennessee to serve on
the Commission as an expert.
Several committees were appoint
ed to perfect such preparations to
publishing the first biennial report
Of the Board, and also for the draft
ing of laws to be presented to the
Legislature to render the Board
more efficient in protecting the State
from invasiOns OF epidemics.
As subdivision of the General
Report upon Epidemics, an able
and exhaustive "Report upon the
Sanitary Necessities of Memphis
and the yellow Fever Epidemic of
1878" was presented by DIR. r. B.
Maurv, of Memphis, through Pre3i-
dent Plunket.-Nash. american.
Our first intination of the above
flattering recon- nendation from the
State Board of Health, was the read
ing of it in the American. We are
unaware who it is to whom we are
indebted for the unexpected COM
pliment, but thank them cordially
for it; it is the more welcome from
having been entirely spontaneous
and unsolicited.
TOBACCO LOO and 2.nn CnIIars
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-12-21

THE Senior class OF the Southwest
ern Presbyterian University will
deliver their intermediate oratiOns
Tuesday evening, Dec. 81, in the
new hall at the College. Following
are the names of the class: james
T. Wood, F. G. Gilbert, f. D. Wiser,
j. F. Johnson, j. A. Hollins, c. H.
Chamberlin, r. 3. Hodge, w. NJ.
Cox. Some of these young gentle
men are already known to us as
finished orators, and the friends of
the College viii listen with interest
to'their efforts.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-12-21

LET every subscriber who is in
arrears for the CHRONICLE, come
up by the first of January, 1879, and
settle. We have been very indul-
gent, but now we need what you
owe us and hope you will respond
literally.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-12-21

OUR friend, Phil. Lieber, came in
too late with his advertisement this
week, as we had already gone TO
press with our outside. His friends
will do well to look for it in our
uavt
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-12-21

JOHN d. BAILEY, our carrier,
will call on our city patrons Christ
mas with his annual address. We
hope all will respond literally, and
make his Christmas merry one.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-12-21

WALTER MCCOMB & Co. have Just
received very large shipments of
New Orleans Sugar and Molasses.
The large house they recently pur-
chased for storage purposes is fast
filling up with their immense stocks1
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-12-21
SENATOR EDMOND'S ELECTORAL
BILL.

Next in prominence to the Blaine
resolutions among measures before
Congress is a bill introduced by
Senator Edmonds for counting the
electoral vote in Presidential cleo
tiOns. The avOwed purpose of the
Senator is to prevent such dangerous
collisions of party as resulted from
the complications of the last cleo
ton. But Senator Edmonds had a
large share in devising the electoral
bill which defrauded Tilden of his
election and placed the non-elected
Hayes in the chair, and the senti-
lnent of the Democrats towards any
thing of the sort coming from his
hands is
Timeo DanaOs et dOna ferentes.
1t does not require a very micrOs-
copic analysis to detect the oppOr-
tunity for fraud in the bill now
before us, whether placed there in
tentionally or otherwise.
It is provided in the sixth section
of the proposed bill that, if only one
certificate of election is sent in from
a State, the vote thus certified shall
be counted unless rejected by both
Houses of Congress, bat that if two
conflicting certificates are sent from
one State, then the vote Of that
State shall not he received unless
both Houses concur in admitting it.
Coming from such hands as those
which have constructed it, we have
here a very pal liable cOntrivance for
DISTINGUISHING so many Democratic
States as may be necessary in order
to elect a Republican President
against the will of the people, for
who doubts that, if they should be
required for the purpose, conflicting
statements will be sent from Il suffi-
cient number of States for the pur-
pose, and that if either of the two
Houses should be Republican mt the
time, that House will vote the dis
franchisement of the States in ques-
ton. The experience of last election
is sufficient to leave no doubt upon
mems minds in the matter.
The truth is Senator EdmOnds
had better let the matter alone.
His record is such that there exists
a rooted distrust in mems minds to
anv measure in which his handi-
work is recognized.