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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-22
Panic ina church.
Bradford (Pa.) Special TO the Cincinnati
Commercial.

Bradford (Pa.) Special TO the Cincinnati
Commercial.
A terrible panic, luckily without
the loss of life, occurred in the
Methodist church here tonight.
The edifice, the largest in the city,
was packed to suffocation, gathered
to witness the exercises of the
M. E. Conference, Bishop Harris,
of New York, presiding. The
church will hold two thousand peO-
pie. Towards the close of the SER
vices a woman In the gallery
tainted away. An alarm was
given that the gallery was falling
in, which was followed by a rush
for the various exits. Men, women
and children Joined in the rush,
many being trodden under foot and
seriously injured. When the panic
was at its height an unknown man
jumped through a side window
yelling fire. Alarm was given TO
the fire department, aud thousands
of citizens rushed to the scene.
For ten minutes people surged and
crushed through the doors. Many
women were badly crushed, and
two are reported seriously injured.
Chaplain McCabe jumped to his
feet when the alarm of fire was
given, and shouted, "There Is no
DANGER" and led off in a hymn,
yelling at the top of his voice.
Bishop Harris and others also
quieted the fears of the crowd. or
else several deaths would have
probably occurred.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-22

Now that the canning season is at
its. hight, housewives should bear
in mind that "gelatine" is absolute
ly destitute of nutritious qualities,
and is made from hoofs, horns and
other slaughter-house refuse. Many
of the cheap jellies sold in stores,
and served in hotels and restaurants
are made from gelatine disguised
by flavOrs which themselves are Of
ten artifitiaD, and are not fit to put
in the stomach. Nothing like the
homemade jelly.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-22
CIarksviIIe Wholesale Market,
CORRECTED BY J. j. cRUsMAN.

SUGAR-Cut Loaf, Crushed, Powdered and
Granulated, IOs49l2c; Clarified, 915@l01zcts
IIAfOLAssEsE Orleans, As to 55c.
SYRIJP-40c to 75c.
CoFFEE-We quote Rio, u to lie; Java,
sALT-Kanawha, 7 bushel bbls., 50 90; by
the car load, 81 90.
FLOuR-Superfine, IS 90; Extra, SIS so to
90; Choice or Fancy, 81 so to co; Patent
Process, IS so to IS.
STAR CANDLES-I21< to l5c.
WHISKY-CommOn country, 81 OJ@1 20;
best brands Robertson county, 81 % to 2 90.
CHEESE-Prime factory, l2C1l5c.
RICE-Caroliaa, 8 to SC.
S0AP-Bar, 4(J7c.
OILS-Coal oil, l4c; lard oil, 6Oc; lin
TURPENTINE-Spirit 36c.
VARNISH-Copal, 81 90; Japan, 9Oc.
GLAss-Window, sxlO, 81 25 per box; lOx
Il, 2 %, l2Xl4, 2 90.
POWDER Rifle, Sc so per keg; lead, &c per
SARDINES-s rs per doz.
MACKEREL-No.3 3 per bbl., Sc 90 to IS so;
kits, Nos. l, and 8, 75c to Si25.
BLACKING-25(960c per dozen.
NAIIS-S3 25 to so.
1RON-Kentucky, 2llc; Tennessee, &c.
ROPE-ll@l5c.
TRACESSs5O 90 to u 90 per dozen.
COLLARS-S5 so to u 90 per dozen.
HAMES--S5 50 to 10 90 per dozen.
AXES-SlO00 90 to II 90 per dozen.
BLUE GRASS-Sl %.
ORCHARD GRASS-Sl rs.
TIMOTHY SEEDS %.
CLOVER SEED-S6 so.
RED TQP-S0c.
SHOT-SI 80 a 2 90.
CAPS-i0@5Oc per 200.
OYSTERS-l and 2 Id. cans, 81 30Gl 50.
The following are the prices paid here at
this date for country produce:
PORK-NOne.
BACON-Hog round, 6 cts
LARD-I3.
TALLOW-
PEANUTS-@75 l 90 per bushel.
GINSENG-GOc to 75c.
BEES WAKE to 1Sc.
FEATHERS-new. 35 to 40c.
BEANS-White, None.
PEAS-75c to 81 90.
Eggs -I0c Der dozen.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-22
Stone River battlefield.
Capt. It. II. b. McCiain in the Crawfor
Ind. Journal.

CAPT. Il. ID. B. MCA4uln IN Dne OIaWAOIui
Ind, Journal.
Near Murfreesboro, thirty miles
from Nashville, was fought the well
remembered battle of Stone River,
during the last days of December,
1862, and the first of January, 1868.
It is doubly memorable to the wri-
ter as it was at this sanguinary en-
gagement that he was captured by
the enemy and taken to the town OF
Murfreesboro in advance of Rosen-
crans, who was then in command
of the army. The battle was fought
three miles from the town on COM
paratively level field, interspersed
with upheavals of stone overgrown
with cedar of dense growth. With
the exception of old Fort Rosecrans
near the river, but few traces are
left to indicate the ravages of war.
The stay was made pleasant by an
acquaintance formed thirteen years
ago in a venture made to establish
a newspaper there. The change in
the sentiment and feelings of the
people were quite marked. Then
1t was all bitterness. Thirteen years
seemed to have wiped out all asper-
tiles and the greetings were warm
and cordial. The ex-Confederate
element which is as strong here as
anywhere in Tennessee, has turned
its back on the past and it now
looks forward with great hope for
the future. Here as everywhere
else were unmistakable evidences
that the bitterness engendered by
the war was rapidly dying out.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-22
clarksvll,s Female Academy.
Nashville Advocate.

DEAR ADVOCATE :-You asked
some three weeks since for reports
from our schools. No one has pre-
sented the status of the Clarksville
Female Academy under the new
administration. 1 may be permit
ted to speak with authority, having
closely watched its work from its
opening. President John s. Col
lins Is decidly a progressive educa-
tor, ready to meet, and able to sat-
isfy, the present growing demands
for the higher education of women.
From the past months work, the
patrons begin to understand his sys-
tenn and appreciate bis standard,
and accord emphatic approval. His
assistants are earnest, experienced
workers, several of them long and
favorably known to this communi-
ty. The patronage is liberal, and
steadily increasing. The boarding
pupils find here, not only the COM
forts, but all the refining accessories
of well appointed home.
The future of the ClarksvIlle
Academy is established; for her
President is building on a sure
foundation, and he knows no such
word as fail. OBSERVER.
CLARKsvILLE Tenn, Oct, 4. 1881.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-22

To the record of the Democracy
of New York, we point with conf
dence we challenge comparison of
its record with that furnished by the
factions which were once the Re-
publican party of this State. To
the candidates of this Convention
we pledge hearty support, and we
confidently submit our action as
representatives of free Democracy,
to the good people of this Common
wealth for their verdict at the polls.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-22
President Arthur and the Tariff.
Philadelphia Ledger.

~~N~-t9~-"
More or less anxiety is expressed
in mercantile circles as to the posi-
ton of the new President touching
the tariff, and there is a general Ov-
erhauling of his record, SO far as he
has any on the subject. The Free
Traders, singularly enough, claim
him as in full sympathy with them
not only because of various alleged
expressions of his while Collector of
the Port, but also because of decla-
ration in his letter accepting the
Vice Presidential nomination year
ago last July, namely, that "such
changes should be made in the pres
ent tariff system of taxation as will
relieve any overburdened industry
or class, and enable our manufact-
urers and artisans to compete sue
cessfully with those of other lands"
The Free trade people say this COW
ers the whole case, and the man
that has uttered it is a good enough
Free Trader for them. / have heard
of more than one influential demo-
crat declaring within the past twen-
ty-four hours that "Arthur is and
always has been sounder on the tar
iff question than ever Gen. Han
cock was" and that s'the fact at
this time was one of peculiar sig
nificance as it would be sure to
prove a bond of sympathy between
the now President and the opposi-
ton, which may work out surpris-
ing results before his Administra-
tiOn has run its COURSE"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-22

THE Memphis Ledger OF the 9th
says fellow giving his name as j.
R.Aldridge, Clarksville, Tenn, ar
rived In the city yesterday and at
tempted to sell a draft on that city
to one of the banks. He also tried
to sell It on the train. His manner
was a little suspicious and he was
arrested. The check, which could
not be found, he said he lnld sent
back to his father by mail. He re-
mained in the station-ho1se all
night and sobered up when iie was
released, as there was no evidence
against him.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-22
An Ex.Governor i'm JaII.

1t is remarked here as somewhat
odd that two ex-Governors of south
Carolina should be in Jail, one for
murder and the other for swindling.
Nobody expresses any sympathy
for Moses, who was always regard
ed by intelligent people as bad
egg, and the common Jail is thought
to be a more appropriate place for
him than the Governors chair,
which he so long disgraced.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-22
..Dona Know MAR rhelr value"

"They cured me of Ague, Bilious
ness and Kidney Complaint, as rec
commended. And half bottle
left which i used for my two little
girls, who The doctors and neigh
bOrs said could not be cured. /
would have lost both of them one
night if / had not given them Hop
Bitters. They did them so much
good / continued their use until
they were cured That is why ] say
you do not know half the value Of
Hop BitLers, and do not recommend
them high enough. .n-B., Roches-
ter, N. Y.-Anlericaga Rural Home.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-22
A CASE of some Importance to the

A CASE of some importance to the
hard working and poorly paid
school teacher was decided, after
being two years In the courts, in
Gentry county a few days ago.
The directors of a school district
employed a teacher at the munifi-
cent salary of $40 per month for a
term of six months, and at the ex-
piration of two months discharged
him for some alleged misconduct.
He brought suit to recover his
money, or $160 for the four months
he did not teach. The court deci-
ded that he was entitled 20 IL, on
the ground that school directors can
only employ teachers and not dis
charge them, except when charges
are preferred and they are tried and
convicted; and this was not done
in the case referred to.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-22
Senator Bnyard's Family.
Washinpton Post.

Senator Bayard's family who
have been at Sharon Springs, N. Y.
will occupy their house on High
land Place, Massachusetts avenue,
early in the season. Mrs. Bayard,
nee Louisa Lee, of Virginia, was a
belle and beauty, and a famous mu-
sician. 1t is needless to say that
her daughters, Misses Katy and
Mabel, have continued her reputa-
tion.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-22

WHY be discouraged? A hun
dred and twenty-five years ago
John Adams, school teacher, after
wards President, sat in his chamber
at Worcester, Mass, and penned
these lines: "But nave no books,
no time, no friends. / must, there
fore, be contented to live and die an
ignorant fellow"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-22

We learn that our people are pay
ing their taxes, if possible, better
than usual. This indicates q degree
of prosperity unlocked for, eonsid-
ering the partial failure of crops.
We hear very few wishing for a
postponement of collection to next
year.-lfitdn Exchange.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-22
skeleton OF RisIy the KID.

The body of Billy the kid was
'resurrected" and brought to this
place by Il local saw-bones, and in
due time the skeleton will be "wir-
ed'' and vanished with sheIlac to
make it presentable.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-22

A little boy was asked recently
if he knew where the wicked
finally went. lie answered They
practice here spell and then go to
the Legislature.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-22
Dissolution NJtice.

The copartnership heretofore existing be-
tween 5. B. Nichols and j. NJ. Rogers, under
the firm of 5. b. Nicnols Il Co., was dissolved
by mutual consent, on September "a, 1881, J..
NJ. Rogers retiring nom the firm. s. b.
Nichols will continue the business, and is
authorized to collect and pay all debts of
SsB. NICHOLS a co.
Halliburton, Tenn, Oct. 8, 1881. 4w
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-22

THE best strengthened of mind
and body is Browns Iron Bitters.
1t Is very soothing and refreshing in
its effect.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-22

Mrs. MARY MARTIN, Of Harris
burg, Pa, says .sI suffered severe
ly from q complication Of female
diseases; that sense Of bearing-d0Wn
seemed as II Il would kill me; my
habits were very irregular; nothing
seemed to benefit me until j tEiod'
Browns Iron BitteEs. They aiitcd
like a charm, and now 1 enjoy pPr'
feet health.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-22

An exchange speaks of female
lawyers. Yes, they are all fee
males.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-10-22

THE first official Sunday school
census, in the United States, Is now
being taken by the government.
Circulars containing questions are
sent to every superintendent.
These cover the number Of teachers
and children, the ages Of scholars,
the number, value, and character
Of books In libraries, the property
owned the money collected, and
increase In attendance since 1870.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-03-10
Subsidies vs.. Free Ships.

In 1855 there were 381 ships and
barks built in the United States; in 1879
there were 81 barks and ships built in
this country. 1t is reported that the
grain fleet dispatched from the port of
New York in 1879 numbered 1887 YES
sells, carrying 02,312. 500 bushels of
grain. All of this tonnage included but
one American steamer and only "a
American sailing vessels. E. +. Noyes,
our Minister to France. devoted six
months to the investigation of our COM
mercial carrying trade in the Mediter-
ranean by order of the State Depart
ment. He reported that he experienced
the American flag from the waters on
which he looked. The Consul at
SMYRNA reports that while formerly as
many as seventy-five or eighty vessels
had been seen in that port at one time,
there were last year but three, all told.
We are now paying foreign nations an
nually over 500, 600, 600 for the trans
portation of our freight, and $40, OOO.-
900 for the carrying of our passengers
and mails. We pay, that is to foreign
ers, largely to England. $4,000, 600
for carrying our products across the
seas and bringing the things we wish to
buy to our shores. The American flag
has disappeared from the high seas. and
our merchant marine is no more. f,.,r.
!. Senator Beck, who is more and more
distinguishing himself for critical and
well-informed attention to the public
interests, and who is capable of broad
and National views IS well as Ut atten-
ton to little things, recently made
notable speech in the Senate upon free
ships. He was antagonized by Senator
Blaine. who will be . conspicuous figure
in the next Administration. The rem
edy which Senator Blaine would apply
to the decadence of the merchant ma
rine of the United States in subsidies.
The remedy which Senator Beck would
apply to the decline of the commercial
power of this country upon the high
seas is free ships. Senator Blaine says
that within thirty miles OF his residence
in a town which is the largest wooden
ship building place on the globe. He
is in favor of q subsidy of about "a, Co.,.
600 year in the ship.building interest.
He, representing the Republican party,
argues that since Congress mas passed
ninety-two acts within twenty years In
aid of internal transportation by rail,
and has givsn 200, OOO. 600 acres of the
public lands, worth to-day 81, 900, O00,.
600, and has given Also, in addition,
$40, 900, 600 in cash. to railroad corpora.
tons. Congress ought, for. the. sake d
consistency, to subsidize the men and
corporations that carry passengers and
freight over the waters. This il fail
statement of the argument, rs Senator
Blaine presents it. It is iconsistenI
with the substituting policy. The argu
ment wildly reveals the pernicious ten
dency of the subsidy policy. If A should
be subsidized. why should not B also b
subsidizedp ~ ~ 3
The bill which Senator Beck ask
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-03-10

Congress 60 pass provides that the 80.
lions of the Rsvissd 6tatutss which pro-
hibit citizens Of tho United Gtntos 6om
purchasing ships built In other ooun-
tries to be used In tho foreign carrying
trade of the United States, and Whloh
impose taxes, burdens, or restriction,
on such ships when owned by American
citisens, which are not imposed On
ships built in the United Stat1A ehall
be repealed, and that IL shall DO lawful
for citizens of the United States to buy
ships bum In wholeur IA psrs N fUfyfgn
countries, to have them registered -
ships of the United States, and when
SO registered such ships so bought arc
to be entitled to. all the rights and sub
iected only to the same regulations -
are now provided by law for the gov
eminent and management Of ships built
wholly in the United States and owned
and controlled BY citisens OF this coun-
try. Senator Beck does not under
stand why American citizens should
be prohibited from purchasing ships
for the foreign trade in the cheap
est market when all other ma
England. and France. and Ger
inohJs otA2 log oAAA, 0so Avn Wy eAA>A
Sweden have the right to bring freights
to our ports and to carry freights from
our ports in foreign-buil ships, it il not
easy to see why the laws Of the United
States should select citizens OF the
United States to be alone ostracized
from this privilege. Ought this country
to pay S120, 00O, 900 annually TO foreign
ers for our carrying work TO oblige .
fou ehir,- ildars thirty un;loa fvovv, thu
residence of Senator Blainep s'rnN1
=, Subsidies are wrong in principle and
vicious in practice. Freedomis beauti-
full in principle and equal and beneticent
in practice. Senator Beck has this
fundamental advantage over Senator
Blaine in the discussion Of this import
ant subject. And the arguments Of
Senator Beck can not be answered. ~
Senator Morrill, attempted to answer
them, by saying that Mr.. Beck, being
from the interior State of Kentucky.
can know nothing Of commerce ON the
high seas ncs'snGti Enquirer.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-03-10
The Majority on the Popular Vote.

It would seem that after q careful
collection and consideration. by the
Baltimore Sun, of the entire vote polled
at the last Presidential election, Gem
eral Hancock has q clear majority over
General Garfield Of $3.50. The Sun
says:
Careful revision Of the returns from all the
States, obtained by correspondents with tho
best sources of information. enables US to lay
before the readers OF the Sun a correct table
of the popular vote OF the United States for
President in November. 1880. The total vote
of the country was 9,200, 7a1 divided a. follow;
James A. Garfield, Republican. -. AS, eel
Winfield 8. Hancock, Democrat. %. -. 4.4xl.3l9
James b. Weaver. Greenback ......... 001,0o9
Neal Dow, Prohibition. ........-.... 49,
scattering. .........-..... ..........-.. 49,
..r1 La .,-.... l. .Is. e,a0, ia
Hancock's majority over Garfield. 6,33
The total vote polled for President in 1879 By
the same states a. In 1850 was al11. Lao, and the
increase 10 7Sy, 65e.
and Weaver II as follows:
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-03-10
A Letter from Mr.. Tildcn.

Hon. Samuel j. Tilden has been
elected the first honorary member Of
the jefferson Club of New York. In
reply to letter of the President,
Chauncey F. Black. ESQ.,, informing him
of his election, Governor Tilden writes
- NEW YORK, January 81, 1881.
MY DEAR Sms Ihave received your letter
notifying me OF my unanimous election - tho
CRITIC Association of New York. / accept the
distinction thus conferred In order to testify
my approval and commentator OF tho objects
title to the esteem and gratitude OF the Amer
lean people even greater than that which he
derived from being the author OF the Declara-
ton Of Independence. and from being the nu-
thor Of the statute OF religious freedom by tho
Stateof Virginia During ali the bloody con.
fiicts of the American revolution. and the OWL
ment emerged, and the controversies through
which was impressed upon 10 the char
acter OF IT., the GSvernm me by the Pc %
human freedom and the greatest leader OF
that benehccnt philosophy which. was en-
powerful tendencies are at work to survivors,
| the original character OF our Government: TO
break down the limitations OF power estab-
action and influence OF Official authorities: 70
| create a governing class, using the machinery
Of Government as corrupt balance or g ss,ss,
and administration In the interests OF the few
| against the many: the precepts and example
Of such man as MT. Jefferson cannot DC TOO
which can act as centers of disc ussfon and ~
agencies for the propagation OF the true prin-
Measure capable Of great service 70 the people
y" With assurance OF sympathy and esteem-
yourself, have the honor to be. your fellow
citizen, 80 900. SAMUEL j. TfLDEN.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-03-10
GRIM TQl,qN &f9istfr
BY ELI ID. AXE.
AaoNIoN, -slA. S. MISSOURI.
hard TINES.

s4RdkAsS
HARD TIMEst and SO. they be, honey; cup
board and hearth are bare, ~. -
NJ weed tnon'st gathered there =. ..
o., n that's for tI1e Tsnt thou knoEs,
neleI perlSl mere at nome, IMAM nVe on
best IT House. .is2Ii
I've never troubled the parish yet, and I've
- none s 20 long 70 Wal1, 49,.
got agate.
Du. -, re LII ii. ntIueI uMeS than TINS, "nise'
could max sleep my supper when was as
young as thou. ri 6&55f fs2 srHs4 =
Ibave had haroer t,nes : .av. che noov nav
pine anu spare, ,.x..
Come nap thyseI It blanket III ten tnee o,er
,n,,,, my .aie, ,..,..,.. 49,, ~. all -
the rising gaze ess8 tsSH f.K@9e~i Is
..f.ssys Ls4s
Inou thlnk.st deal on thy goioen curis ana
Lnose piue eyes or tnIne -, - .-
matched wi mine ~,
know what my Willie said,
Art thou TO mock at his 1udgm0nC, because
he's cold and deadi 20 r
It were summer morning when stood out
there on T pier.
tried to join the cheer
As the Lecsa swept DER the harbor bar ana
her sail few out TO T breeze, z}zL55 i.
And taut and trim like bird she went, over
the treacherous seas.
siBfss sa94 gsfza u -
And Willie lent over t. bulwarks, ana waved
And held the rose I'd geen MIN up, 1or all
crowd to see;
And when I'D watched the last on ner, turneo
up this very court,
To sew my wedding buds, again the Lecta
rode IN port. ss,
- 3tA - =
BARN, summer glowed to autumn; autumn &c
winter paled: srssst s 49, II: fl
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-03-10
4 w1pow residing ID the, vicinity 0

6 4 WIDOW residing ID the. vicinity Of
Lake George, N. T., has adopted Q
novel but very successful method OF FILL
ing her ice-house.. She places number
of milk pans containing spring water
out of doors at night and IN the morn-
ing packs the frozen chunks away. solidi-
fying the same by pouring water over
it and leaving the door of the ice-house
open. .gaaTkH..x S3ZAiE
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-03-10

great Civil-Service reformer who has
Tor nearly four years occupied the
Presidency in spite of the notorious fact
that he was not elected thereto, has
compelled the Treasury officials TO pay
him his salary monthly IN advance.
This he did in plain CONFIRMATION Of
paragraph 3,648 Of the Revised Statutes.
which provides that emo advance Of
public money shall be made in any case
whatever" and in spite Of the protests
of the officials of the Treasury against
this bold violation of the law. Whom
reconstructed with by . member OF his
Cabinet, he simply answered that he
must have the money for investment
But then. could anything better DO ex-
pected from o fraudulent Presidentp-.:
Harrisbs1rg Patriot. ~ i, 4,