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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-06-21

KENDRIeK d PETTUs, of the Central Ware
house, sold for the week, ending Thursday,
June 10, 1879, l03 hogsheads as follows:
IS hhds leaf from S1I 90 to 81 IS. =
So hhds. Tugs from s. 20 to so.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-06-21
BATES OF ADVERTISING.
SQUARE. NO 2 No 8 NO 6 NO Il MO

Announcement OF marriages and deaths
free-trlbutes of respect and obituaries half
price.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-06-21

DON'T be persuaded to buy a Reap
ing machine until you see Metcalfe
& Sons,
No. 8 Franklin ST.,
GAINESVILLE, Tenn,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-06-21

THE other day, during visit of
the aunt and sister of John Merkel
at the Jail, the aunt "a Mrs. Huff
man, of LouisvilIe,) was seen to
give Merkel bottle of fluid which
she said was rheumatism medi-
cine" JailOr Harris, however, was
not satisfied as to its harmless quail
tiles, and on examining the bottle
found in the fluid a note on which
was written, "John Henry Merkel
for to let him free out of his trouble
of the murder of emma Draudt."
Mr.. Harris placed the mixture in
the hands of Prof. Caldwell for an
alysis. The p isoner and his rela-
tives conversed in German until
notified by the ja;iOr that they must
speak so as to be understood by
him. George says he always thinks
when he hears people talking Dutch
that they are 'cussing" him on the
sly,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-06-21

IN company with several gentle
men we took a look over the lots of
Messrs. Smith &c Lurton, on Base
Ball hill, last Tuesday. These are
some of the best lots for residences
anywhere in or near the city. Some
of those lying further south are bro
ken and do not lie so well, but ex-
tending far beyond the old circus
rings and including them both, the
lots lie as well as anyone could wish,
They are all staked off so that per-
sons wishing to look at them will
have no difficulty in seeing precise
ly how they are situated. This is a
good chance to buy good and cheap
lots for houses. Their public sale
will take place on Base Ball Hill
next Saturday, the 28th inst.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-06-21
MARRIED.

MERIWETHER-C HAsE=In Quincy, Ill.
on the 18th of June, at p. m, by the Rev.
Dr. ToOf, w. u. MERTwETHER to Mrs. MAT
TIE GILMER CHASE.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-06-21
Sales Reported Since Our Last Issue.


T. HERNDoN, Sup't., of the GRANGE
WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATION, sold for the
week ending June 10, 1879, 14S hhds. as
fnllnIus.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-06-21
SOuthwestern Presbyterian uni
vPrS5tV

We copy the following article
from the Southwestern Presbyte-
rian, published at New Orleans, on
the recent organization of the Uni
Versity in this city:
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-06-21

Arrived at GAINESVILLE, and making our
ablutions, web led upon the street to make
acquaintance and take observations, it be-
ing our first visit to that beautiful city. It
is a charming place, and the isolation of its
dwellings makes it truly lovely. Flowers
and shrubbery adorn its large yards, and
each residence is supplied with a kitchen
garden in its rear. We found our contem-
poraries, the CHRONICLE and Tobacco Leaf,
in fine, thriving state, and right pleasantly
and courteously did they greet the repre-
sentative of the Banner.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-06-21
Some Interesting Facts About DIFF

May 10-2m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-28
Unfortunate,

Weakness, lack of nerve power OF
substance inherited or caused by early
imprudence, excuses. dissipation, mis-
fortunate &c; causing premature
decline, night or dsily losses, a general
breaking down, irratition, nervousness
loss Of power ofrapid recuperation,
dyspepsia dependency melancholy
tendency to mania &c; This unfortu.
nate condition thoroughly and perma
nently cured by Wells Health Renew
en-" Acknowledged by all the greatest
medicine on earth. 1t produces q
complete restoration to full manly
power, giving to the aged or early
wrecked the yigor and bouyancy OF
youth, Sold by druggists at $1,00 OF
sent by express on receipt of price.
Advice free. see circular with bottles.
Address E. S. Wells IS Barclay st. New
York
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-28

This morning about o'clock. Catherine
E., wife Of Preston Ball, and daughter Of
James Taylor, was found dead in her bed
at her home in Taylor Ridge, this county.
Deceased was about "a years of age, had
been married little over 10 years and
leaves four children, all daughters, and Q
husband to mourn her loss. She had
been sick for some time but was apparent.
ly very much improved yesterday.so much
SO that her husband came to Rock Island
to attend to somo business, and was telling
Mr.. /. P. Taylor, his brother-in-law, that
his wife was very much better. This
morning Mr.. Taylor received the news Of
his sisters death and left for Taylor
Ridge.
Mrs. Ball was a lady of fine personal
worth, well known and universally ad-
mired by large circle of friends. The
funeral occurs on Thursday from the farm
house in Taylor Ridge,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-28
How Watches are Made.

1t will be apparent to any one, VIII
will examine SOLID GOLD WATCH that
aside from the necessary thickness for
engraving aud polishing, the large proper
ton of thesprecieus metal used is needed
only to stiffen and hold the engraved
portions in place, and supply the necessary
Lsolidity and strength The surplus gold is
actually needless, so far as UTILITY and
beauty are concerned. In JAMES BOSS
PATENT STIFFENED GOLD WATCH
GASES, this WASTE of precious metal is
overcome. and the SAME soLIDTTY AND
STRENGTH produced at from one-third to
one-talf of the usual cost of solid cases.
This process is of the most simple nature.
as folIows:-A plate of composition metal.
specially adapted to the purpose. has tw,
plates of SOLID GOLD soldered one on each
side, The three are then passed between
polished steel rollers, and the result is a
strip OF heavily plated composition, from
which the cases, backs. centres, bezels
&C., are cut and shaped by suitable dies
and formers. The gold in these cases il
sufficiently thick to admit of all kinds OF
chasing. engraving and enameliing: and
engraved cases have been carried until
worn perfectly smooth By time and use
without removing the gold. These cases
are for sale by all jewelers., and are guar
anteed By SPECIAL CERTIFICATE to
WEAR FOR 20 YEARS. If your Jew
eler does not keep them, send to HAasToz
u THORPE, Ledger Building, Philadel-
phia, for illustrated catalogue.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-28
NorEs nEaE AND THERE

Hacks to Davenport now, 10 place of
sleighs.
Gen. Franz Siegel at Darts Hall this
week Thursday evening.
The RoGman Rifles will drill 10 uni
form tonight, at Turner Hall.
The Armstrong malpractice case ex-
cites deep interest throughoutthe county.
Tho brick work of the new armory
building will be completed in two weeks if
the weather continues good.
So, so, that is what's the matter with
Knowlton, Kuowlton of the B. & 0.
road. At first his friends thought be
had superseded Garrett to the presi-
dency of the road. 1t is girl. All doing
we'll.
Some friend Of the Unioa should ad.
wise its managers to tighten up the editor.
ial sieve a little. The Pension bill hash
served up as editorial this morning has al!
together too much tariff in it to pass as gooG
pension reading. The heading of the ar
ticIe seems to indicate that the editoria
brain was tuned to the pension bill.
Mr.. j. George, last evening, lost {
silk handkerchief, valued for its antique
aud not its marketable charm. If returned
by poor person he will pay for attendan
trouble. but rich one will be but the re
ciplent Of his thanks Mr.. George thinks
an honest man will return it 10 any case.
--Corsets O. satin, white, blue, red, rost
color, and gray are worn over cardinal rec
spun silk underwear by fastidious and lux
urious women Union. Have you beer
making an examination of these matters
good brother, or do you speak from hear
say and not occulgr demonstration?
The nationals are just now trying t,
induce some republican to accept theil
nomination for mayor. OF course, the
nationals we're organized to elect republi
cans. They have tried Aid. Wsrnock anC
he has declined As yet they have never
offered the nomination to a democrat
neither will they.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-28

Brother Searle, Of the Whitehall Times
attended a temperance lecture recently;
when he returned, before he recovered
from the effects, he wrote the following
item:
They have new theory of temperance
white they arc 10 Elgin, which we have we
boubt will work as there is a money power
back OF it. The plan is to offer premiums
TO tipplers TO obstain from drinking. The
premiums are $25 Six months, and $50 fol
year. There are doubtless many who
will stop making sots for themselves for
money, who could not be induced to SC
from principles.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-28
General Incorporation.

For nearly year the Union has been
advocating the surrender Of our city chart
er and the organization of the city under
the general incorporation act of 1872.
Probably its motives partake strongly of q
political nature. but we fail to see just how
the Republican party is to be benefited by
this change, unless it be by the division Of
the city into seven wards, instead of six as
now. Possibly the city can be SO divided
as to give it the advantage, for which it
ever labors. Barely possible, however. it
has been informed that our city charter is
defective, and places the authorities in a
bad position in the courts.
There is no doubt but that an organize,
ton under the act of 1872 would more
clearly define the general powers of the
city, and be an improvement oyer the
present charter in all things relating to the
administration of city affairs. But there
are several points on which there is wide
difference of opinion. The change would
require the election of fourteen aldermen
provided the census shows we have a pop
ulation of upwards of 10000; also that
each alderman shall be paid So for every
meeting be attends, and the council can
holds as many meetings as they choose
tt also enables the council by two thirds
vote, to permit the election, by the people
of the city clerk, marshal, collector, super
iintendent of streets, corporation counsel
CITY controller and such other offices as II
NAV deem necessary or expedient. Should
the petition, which the Union says is II
circulation, be presented to the council
signed by one.eighth of the voters who
voted at the last city election, it will be
the duty of the council to provide for ar
election and it is also obligatory to submit
the proposition to the voters of Minority
Representation. In the event that thi.
proposition should be adopted, it gives tht
council the power to fix the ratio of repre-
sentation and the electioo would be by dis
tricts instead of by wards, and each distric
would be entitled TO six aldermen.
With this reference the voters caujudg
for themselves whether they wish to sigI
the petition, after which there will b
thirty days to decide for or against th
proposed change. AS stated above, Their
is wide difference of opinion on the adVis
ability of the proposed change. An AR
GUS reporter has interviewed large nun
Der Of tax payers, and fods, in a majority O
instances. that they have thought but yer
little about it, Notwithstanding the fac
that the Union has been pounding ava
at the subject for long time. AS tb
proposition is to be suddenly pushed upo
the voters it will be we'll for all intereste'
to give the question some attention.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-28
circuit Courr..yuaee smith.

@SASS~@--
The jury in the Armstrong malpractice
case, was completed last evening at $50
o'clock, and the court adjourned until this
morning, to allow the prosecution time to
secure witnesses.
On re-assembling of the court Tuesday
morning, P. O'Mara, ESQ.,, for the people,
presented the case for the prosecution, out
lining the evidence to be adduced, and
closing with an appeal to the jury to give
the case all attention. Mr.. Kenworthy,
followed for the defence in concise state"
ment of what the defendant expected to
prove, and requested the jury not to pre-
Judge the case from the statements of the
prosecution; that good and justifiable
defense could be shown; that defendant
had been heralded as a monster, when, as
would be found by evidence, he did not go
beyond the rules of any physician.
The examination of witnesses then COM
menced.
John T. Hartman. son Of A. L. Hart
man, the man who was killed through the
alleged malpractice of DR., Armstrong, was
the first witness called. He testified to
some matters of minor significance during
the sickness of bis father. and then gave
some important evidence bearing on ths
Immediate cause of mis- fathers death. DIR.
Armstrong; visits, manner of treatment,
use of instruments, etc.w fully explained.
He was very earnest in his statements and
during his testimony the best Of order was
maintained. After he concluded. he vas
rigidly cross-examined by the counsel fol
the defense, but adhered pretty closely tt
the gist of his evidence.
Mrs. Hartman, wife Of deceased, was
then sworn for the prosecution, and was or
the stand nearly two hours.
At conclusion of Mrs. Hartman's evi.
dence for the prosecution, she was tsker
in hand by counsel for defense and sub
jected to close and exacting cross exami
nation. The old lady speaks broker
English and she was sorely perplexed a
| tlH6S ny N1Es ASuWUKtuy
, Nothing new was elected in cross exam
! ination.
J Mr.. Wakefield. and j. Hartman, wer,
, next examined, but their evidence was no
: very important.
This afternoon the first witness callet
was Dr.. E. II. Bowman, OF Andalusia
This witness is one Of the most importaD
t for the people. as he performed the secon,
? operation on Hartman, and was expected
t to give q diagnosis of his condition wucl
? called to prescribe for him. Every wsf,
. was closely listened 10, ana at times
j although the court room was crowded
there was almost absolute silence. Tn
defendants counsel objected to everything
that was not strictly matter of fact, ant
every attempt to introduce heresy evi
} dence was stubborny contested. Th.
witness had just concluded his testimou,
aud cross-examination at the time O
3 going to press. Thus far the evidence i
very strong against the accused.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-28

The movement for the enlargement OF
the Illinois and Michigan Canal is very
general all along the line, and frequent
meetings are being held for the purpose Of
awakening the public to the importance o.
the proposed Improvement The meet.
ing at Joliet last Saturday was largely at
tended, and resolutions were passed ex.
pressing the sense of the meeting to be il
favor. first of ship canal; second, of State
aid; and third, ofapy means whereby the
canal can be improved and enlarged. A
memorial to the Legislature was adopted
embodying the above recommendation.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-28

THE REV. HENRY WARD BEECHER. 10
his lecture on The wastes and burdens Of
society" claims mans Natural lite TO be
50 years, aud as the acreage life is but 33
years, there must be a waste OF AZ years "
There is much of truth in this statement.
Ii man be unfortunate 10 business, it is
attributed to the violation of some com
mercidl law. Now, if person be taken
off in the prime of life,ought it not to be at
trbuted to the violation of some physjolog-
zeal law2 1t people only knew better,
they would live better, and longer:
but how can they profit by thai
which they know not off The only
popular work that meets this great wan,
| is DR.. Pierce's Common Sense Medica
Adviser. In it the great problems of dis
ease and health are fully discussed. Tbs
work contains over 900 pages and $50 col
ored plates and wood cuts. Price SIS
(post- paid). Address the author, r. V
Pierce, Nj. D., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-28

IMPORTANT TO PERSONS VISITING NEW
YoRK,-One of the best kept and most
convenient Hotels for Merchants and others
to stop at when in New York is the Grand
Union Hotel, nearly opposite the Grand
Central Depot, kept on the European plan
you therefore only pay for what you get
Everything is first class, and prices mod,
crate, adapted to the stringency of the
times. You save the expense of carriage
hire, and by leaving your baggage check
on the counter of the Hotel, your baggags
will be delivered in your rooms, ffteer
minutes after the arrival of the cars, free
of expense. We advise you to give The
Grand Union trial.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-28
a Wall from the Liver,

Friends, stop and think awhile. Indeed l an
not responsible for all the aches and pains thai
flesh il heir to am not the daddy of all the
beadach, ali the constipation all the fevers; the
biliousncss the sick stomacEs; all the chiIs al
the foul tongues in the land. Indeed | am not
am generally in pretty good fix and feel like doine
my work well, but for few years you have work
ed me nearly to death. If you don't stop shall
die My door neighbor, Mr. Bowels, is more a
fault than am He refused me exit through tn,
gates and causes nearly all the headaches, cunsti
patton, sick stomach, heartburn, etc. can tell you
the very thing for Mr. Bowels, and it will do tn,
work quietly, efectualy and pleasantly ever,
time. Give an occasional dose of that delightful
purgative known as Bailey's Saline Aperient.
acts like charm and cools me of so nice. lie
me alone please. THE LIVER
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-28
A Wonderful Discovery.

For the speedy cure of Consumption
and all diseases that lead TO it, such as
stubborn Coughs, neglected Colds, Bron-
chitis, Hay Fever, Asthma, pain in the side
and chest, dry hacking cough, tickling ID
the throat, HoarseDess, Sore Throat and
all chronic or lingering diseases Of the
throat and lungs, DIR. KINGS New
DISCOVERY has no equal and has es-
tablished for itself world wide reputation.
Many leading physicians recommend and
use it in their practice. The formula from
which it is prepared is highly recommend
ed by all medical journals. The clergy
and the press have complimented it in the
most glowing terms. Go to your druggist
and get trial bottle free of cost, or regu-
lar size for $1.OO. For sale by c. Speidel,
Rock Island,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-28
Welded to Laura.

She was beautiful, he loved her devotedly, happi
ness seemed to pervade their every act But
trouble came, Sickness paled Lauras blooming
checks, dulled her sparkling eyes, enfeebled her
constitute emaciated her beautiful form, I'M
strung her delicate nerves and untitled her for &C
tive life With an aching heart. her husband con
suited doctors, administered their medicines and
talked with friends. Notwithstanding all this care
and attention. there appeared relief for her
aching head, that painful back, that Irregular
uterine action and that emaciation uther friend
called who had seen such sickness AMI at once
suggested the use of Dr. tDromgooe's English
Female Biters, she had known II to cure similar
cases. Her husband procured it at once and pac.
ed her upon It's use. lie soon had the satisfaction
of seeing Laura restored to health again.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-28

DIAMOND best in the world
SO acknowled by all who have tried EvoRY' S
CELEBRATED CALIFORNIA DIAMOND
CATARRH REMEDY. 1t gives immediate
relief, aad few bottles cure the worst
cases. Be sure you get the DIAMoNI
(trade mark as there are worthless imita
lions offered for sale. The genuine i,
prepared only by DR.. A. +. EvoRY & Co.
80 Hall street, Brooklyn. P. U. Box
1902, New Work City. Sold by all Drug
gists. so centa Bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-28

Phillips, the Dutch comedian, better
known as "Oofty Gooft," was shot By his
mistress, last Friday. lie is seriously if
not fatally wounded. The affair occurred
in New York, after Phillips had given the
woman a sound drubbing. He doubtless
deserved all he received.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-28

The name of the manufacturers on the
cans in which DooLEY's YEAST POWDER
is put up is an absolute guarantee of what
the label states. In other words, you can
depend on full weight, aud purity and
strength of material which never fail 10
their purposes. The best housekeepers
glory 10 it as the ne plus ultra.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-28
DAVIS Ague Tonic.

1t contains quinine, arsenic, mercury, or Other
deleterious drugs 1t does not produce headache,
roaring or buZzmg in the head, deafness, dimness
of vision auy of those unpleasant ymptoms tn
so frequently follow the use of quinine. Day {
Ague Tonic cleanses the stomach, unlocks the
LIVER. opens the bowels, and tones the system
without the of any other article. hence lit
cures are prompt and permanent One bottle fire
quently cures a whole family children and those
Of delicate stomacbs can take it with ease All
who sell II say 1t Is superior TO any other.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-28
At Gilman, Jacob Franks, we'll known

At Gilman, Jacob Franks. we'll known
citizen, was arrested, charged with having
caused his wife's death by administering
poison during her illness, about two mouths
ago. Mrs Franks died suddenly and mys-
teriously, and her death was looked upon
with very strange mlsapprehensions by all
of the Deighbors. Franks, within the last
month, has been discovered to be paying
some attention to a young lady named
Clara Wakefield, and this fact and his
wite's sudden death led to his arrest.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-28
GEN, Franz SiegeI,

The illustrious soldier and orator, will
deliver his celebrated lecture on "Bul
Run" at Darts Hall, Thursday evening
Jan. 3Oth, under the auspices of the Rod,
man Rifles. Tickets so cents; TO be haG
at Thomas drug store, at Fezler 1
Wagner's drug store, Reserved seats al
Wyie & McCune's book store; EDo extrs
charge. 27d3t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-28

THE ARGUS JOB PRINTING Rooms
turn out Cards, Circulars, Note Heads
Bill Heads, Law Briefs, and all othel
kinds of Printing, in the highest style o.
the art, and on the most reasonable terms
And THE ARGUS Book BINDERY is doins
all kinds of work in that line, neat, quicI
and cheap. The friends of the paper anC
the public generally are invited to give oul
work trial. dwt.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-28

The skin Is of that delicate nature upor
which the most improvement can be made
and by the use of Pozzoni's Medicatec
Complexion Powder all roughness, eallow
ness and irritation can be overcome cav
ing the skin delicately white, sof. ant
smooth. This preparation has worlt
wide reputation, SO no fear need be enter
tanned of the result. Sold by all druggists
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-28

EVERYBODY CALL and get a bottle Of
Tdylor's OIL Of LIe,-it is wonderful-its
equal was never found. 1t heals the flesh
it heals the luDgs,-it does all that it is
recommended for, aud more-somethinR
unusual for patent medicine to do, but il
does do it every time, For sale by John
Bengston. tu-t&W
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-28

Get ready for winter by taking course
of Reeds "Gilt Edge Tonic" Nothing
tones up the system so we'll, and fortifes
it against the diseases peculiar to this
season. It will save doctors bills. Ask
for the Gilt Edge" G. Tegeler & Co.,
wholesale agents, Rock Island.