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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-13


The soiree ddRsnnte given by the
Misses Merriwether at their home
on Madison avenue, on last Tues
day evening, III honor Of their
guests, Misses Nellie and Bessie
Vaughn, of PaducalD, and Miss
julia Alexander, of Henderson.
KY, was one of the most enjoyable
society events Of the week. The
usual quota of the bellies and beaux
of the city was very agreeably en-
larged by the presence of a num-
Der Of charming and entertaining
young ladies from distant places,
who are spending a few weeks with
friends and relatives in our city,.
Each OF these formed bright par
ticular center Of admiration in the
constellation of lovely young
ladies, and our gallant beaux SEEM
ed to exert themselves even more
than usual in graceful efforts to
make them have a pleasant even
ing. The happy faces and hearty
enthusiasm of all present were quite
sufficient assurance to the accom-
plished hosts of how happy the
evening passed away. There was a
band of music on hand and the
merry dance was conducted out in
the yard, ON tarpaulins spread for
the purpose. During the evening
creams and fruits were served.
| Among the young lady visitors to
the city who were present the re-
porter noticed Misses Bessie and
Nellie Vaughn, of Paducah Miss
Julia Alexander, of Henderson
KY; Misses May and Nellie Wis
dom, of Paducah Misses Bessie
Simpson and Florence Rhodes, O
Eufaula, Ala. Misses Rosa Lot
Moore and Kittie Cheatham, o
Nashville; Misses Daisy Bell and
MolIie Radford, of Christian Co.
KY; Miss Jennie @. Chamberlain
of Mobile, Ala. Miss Annie John
ston, of this county; Miss Eva
Fousehe, of New Orleans; Miss
MolIit, GiImer, of Quincy, ILL.,; Mis-:
Effie Morris, of St. Louis, Mo-, and
Others, probably, whose names hi
failed to book.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-13

THE court marshal appointed to
try Whitaker is long time giving
out its decision, but it is understood
it will find him guilty of cutting his
own ears. And thus ends a miser-
able attempt to saddle another al
legged outrage on the south. 1t cost
the government over forty thous-
and dollars, which is a shame and
disgrace.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-13
Com missioner Hawkins Report
for LnlY


The following estimates of the
condition of crops in Tennessee at
the close Of July are published for
the information of the public:
During the entire month of July
a severe drouth has prevailed over
a large portion of the state, with a
most disastrous effect upon all grow
ing crops. Though its effects have
been felt over near the entire state,
vet the injury to crops has been
most severe in the rich limestone
lands of the great central basin Of
Middle Tennessee, where many OF
the crops are alm0ss totally destroy
ed.
Fortunately in East, and West
Tennessee, the results are not dis
astrous. With favorable seasons
during the present month, very fair
crops will yet be made in those Sec
tions. while it is believed that ii
rain should occur soon, Middle Ten
nessee will do much better than
many now anticipate.
In view, however, of the great in
Jury to crops in many localities, far
mers are urged to avail themselves
of the portion of the season which
vet remains to make such prepare
fion as they can to carry their stock
safely through the coming winter,
All straw, and other products upon
which cattle may winter, should be
carefully saved. So soon as snf-
ficient rain falls to cause the seeds tt
terminate, Millet should be sowr
for hay. Full crops of Rye and
Winter Oats, should also be sown
for winter pastures. A good crop o.
Turnips might also prove of great
value.
BY such measures as these, and
others which the thoughtful farmer
will discover, much suffering anC
loss of stock may be averted. il
feed is scarce, be sure at least t.
have your stock well housed.
Respectfully,
A. w. HAWKINS, Conn.,.
NASHVILLE, Aug. 6, 1881.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-13

The Board of Mayor and Alder
men met on Friday afternoon the
5th., inst with a full board in atten-
dance and transacted the following
business;
A resolution was offered and pas
sed, that the chairman of the street
committee hereafter require the re-
corder to make out all accounts
against delinquent pavements, (that
is, against all persons on whose prop
erty the city has been compelled to
build pavements, on account of the
neglect of the owners to do so, after
due notice. and place the same in
the hands of the City Marshal for
collection. That if these delin-
quent pavement accounts cannot be
collected by the City Marshal with
in thirty days after they are placed
in his hands, it shall be his duty to
turn them over to the City Attorney
who, after ten days notice and de-
mand of payment, shall sue on same.
Alderman Keesee was appointed
committee of one to see the prop
erty holders on I'd, Cross street be-
tween Madison street and the rail-
road, and get them to consent to
move back their pavements and
fences, provided the city would wi
den, regrade and generally i'm
prove the street.
A resolution was passed forbid
ding the building of wooden side
walks by citizens, where 1t would
be practical to build brick ones, al
so that the city should build no
more wooden street crossings, but
that the same should be constructed
of stone.
The street committee were in
structed to examine into the matter
and relieve the citizens on the north
side of Franklin street, above It'll
Cross Street, who were complaining
of their lots being overfowed when
ever there was heavy rain.
4 special order was passed to no
tify certain cItizens to build pave
ments in front of their lots and the
Marshal was ordered to give due no.
ice same.
ADJOURNED MEETING AUG. 8.
The board met again last Tuesday
evening persgant to adjournment,
all present except Alderman Moore
Alderman Keesee reported he had
seen citizens on I'd Cross street, and
they were perfectly willing to take
buck their payements and fences,
provided the city would widen and
improve street etc. The matter was
refeFed to street committee to take
action upon.
The street committee and City
Attorney were directed to investi-
gate the question whether the prop
erty on the west side of 9Th Cross
street, embracing the Methodist
church and parsonage, and Others
were in the line of the street, and if
necessary for the purpose to employ
an engineer to assist them.
An appropriation OF $500, was
made to gravel the newly macada-
mixed grade on Madison street, .alsO
5000, for the same purpose on
Franklin street above 7th Cross.
Street Committee were instructed
TO examine CommeFeest street and see
what improvements were necessary
there. The board then adjourned
and went in body to visit the 18th
ward and see what improvements
were necessary In that quarter.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-13

THEY now say that the affair, in
which a fellow in Ohio slapped an
others face for saying that he wish
ed Garfield would die, was all put
up Job, perpetrated by. two Ohians
who have failed to get offices. The
echeme was to divide the subscrip-
ton which I'm all probability would
be raised for paying the fellows fine
who struck the blow. 1t worked
like a charm, and now a pretty gen.
eraI mouth sIapping will rage all
over Ohio.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-13

THE late Dean Stanley Is said to
have rarely made gesture when
preaching. One day after morning
service he asked his wife If she no.
ticed the intensity with which the
congregation had gazed upon him
during the sermon. 'tHow could
they help it, my dear" said Lady
Augusta, "when one of your gloves
was on the top of your head the
whole time ?" The Dean having ia
ken his hat off before entering the
pulpit, the glove lying therein had
fallen on his head, and as he stood
quite still when preaching there it
remained.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-13

THERE are some tears that this
country Is to be visited, this sum-
mer, by that horrible plague, AS
iatic cholera. A fatal case is FepOr-
ted to have occurred at Camden,
New Jersey, on July 8. One at
Philadelphia previous to that time,
and one at Fennimore, Grant coun-
ty, Illinois, on last Saturday The
leading physicians of these places
pronounce these cases genuine Ash
attic cholera. All were fatal. Peo-
pie canot be too particular in their
diet, and are warned to be always
on their guard.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-13

Hon. J. w. DANIEL, the demo-
cracy's nominee for governor OF
Virginia, is the author ola standard
work on negotiable notes and bills,
and as such, he knows that state
cannot repudiate its bonds, any
more than a private citizen his note.
and will demonstrate the fact to the
good people of Virginia.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-13

THE editor of an Indiana news
paper claims to have been requested
to republish an editorial. There are
some things too incredible even for
a credulous newspaper man to swal-
low. We don't believe it. Ii that
Hoosier editor should get down on
his Bonded knees and swear by all
the saints fl heaven and all the de-
mons in k-hades. we'd still think
he had lied.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-13
n.he nronth in Kentucky.

FRANKLIN KY, August 8.-We
hear nothing SO generally talked
about in this country,,as the pr"trac-
ted droqth. There has been no rain
here for five weeks, and wells that
before furnished plenty of water aFe
drying up. Fields of corn and to-
bacco are twisting and parching.
A half crop of either can not be ex-
peat9d,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-13

ORvIL GRANT, the only brother
of ex-President Grant, died in the
New Jersy' Insane Asylum, at Nor
ris Plains, on Friday the 9Th, ult.
He had been confined there for the
last three years. lie went derang-
ed over speculations in stocks, bonds
ntp
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-13
Nnrw1rHsrANDINa the disturbed

NOTWITHSTANDING the disturbed
condition of the Russian govern
ment, and the alleged sway of des-
potism, reports from the American
minister show that the wheat crop
is the largest ever raised in the EN-
pire. and all branches OF business
are beginning to revive and flour
fSh
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-13

A WISE bucolic writes us to know
s'what is all this fuss about Internal
machines" He adds that he had
an internal machine-a thresher that
broke in some part every half hour
GA his farm during the late harvest,
but he did not consider it DANCE
p-ArG
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-13

WE suggest that Mr.. Cyrus w.
Field get up subscription for the
James boys, and pension them for
life. Maybe this will induce them
to stop robbing railroad trains and
numbering people. Something ought
to be done to get rid of them. II
seems the Jaw is powerleSs.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-13

THE favorite dance of the fruit
preserver Is the can oan.--Bostorl
Times.
The anglers favolite dance is the
reel.-,SoDaerUiLL Journal.
The dance that a camp meeting OF
colored people delightin is the rack
et.-B. @. Intel.
The quad-rille is the compositor's
preference among dances.-Cncia-
natl Gazette.
The gamblers dance is the polka.
Hiest 1sHBessee Wig.
The Jockeys dance is the galop.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-13

THERE was some talk of deliver
ing the Nihilist, Hartmann. over to
the Russian government, should he
be asked for, but he packed his
trunk and silently stole away.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-13

VENNoR says that his predictions
will hereafter not be made public
through the columns of the news
papers. He is evidently preparing
for the lecture field.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-13

THE immense republican gains,
in the late Kentucky election, have
not come up to the high sounding
assertions of the party organs. Old
Kaintuck is democratic to the core.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-13

THE Pope of Rome has been in
disposed for some weeks, but not Sc
riously. His physicians, however,
remain at the Vatican every day.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-13

GEN. ROBERT LOWRY was nOmi-
nated for governor of Mississippi by
the democratic convention which
met at Jackson, Friday the 9Th, ult.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-13

If you want to enjoy a cool, sha-
dy, breezy, cosy, sociable, delight
full summer rest, go to Bailey
Springs, Ala. They have a perfect
crowd of the incest sort of people
there and are enjoying themselves
hugely. The water was never bet
ter, the music is delightful, the fare
is unexceptionable, the attendance
first class, and indeed we may truth
fully say that Bailey is booming.
1t is good thing for both guests and
proprietors that the public has de-
cided the conundrum "where can /
get the most benefit and pleasure at
the least expense and trouble" in
favor of Bailey Springs. Cases of
dropsy, scrOfula, dyspepsia, debili-
ty, and diseases of the kidneys,
bladder, and skin that have dened
the doctors aud resisted all other
medical springs, are getting well
there every week so easily and
quickly that the invalids almost
come to the conclusion there never
was much the matter with them.
If you are so unfortunate as to be
interested in such matters, drop a
postal card to Ellis & Co., and ask
for circular. Then write to the
parties whose names are signed to
the certificates and if there is any
humbug abont it you'll soon find it
out. aug-I3tf.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-13
Advertised Letters.

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic cures
Dumb Ague.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-13

The following list of letters remain
uncalled for in the GAINESVILLE Tenn,
post-office up to Saturday, Aug. 10,
1881. Ifnot taken out within thirty
days, they will be sent to the dead
latter Ofano at XNaChinntnn
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-13

A STRONG movement is on foot
in Washington among southern
representative men in favor of the
claims of the South for the vacancy
on the United States Supreme
Bench. 1t is said the name of Hon.
J. Randolph Tucker, OF Virginia,
viii be urged. There is no better
man ip the country for the position.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-13


mortal poem
A ROYAL SOUL.
o, not alone in gilded halls,
Where wealth shining current rolls,
And golden sunlight ever falls.
Lives the wealth of human souls.
The king may sport his diadem,
And count his wealth by crumbling
thrones;
At last he fades as other men
IT'S all the wealth he ever owns.
The peasant in his lowly cot,
Nor wealth nor fame may e'er control,
Tho by the giddy throng forgot,
Hath greater wealth-a royal soul.
A tinseled garb may hide thief,
A Jewel charm the careless eye,
But wealth of soul in bold relief
Is decked in Heavens own panoply.
Deal gently with the wandering boy
That brings a message to your door;
Or, if amid the busy crowd,
He asks penny from your store.
Deal gently, for the humble mein
That sometimes cloaks the wreck of sir
As often, tho we know it not,
May hide royal soul within.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-13

Boyd, W 2 Brown, DIR w E
Collins, Ellen Cox, r
Davis, w G Davis, Luther
Elmire, Frs Sallie Eleazor, Geo ]
Edwards Mrs Manufacturing, Horace
Elliott, Mrs VIM H Fort, Dink
Canes, A w Green, Mrs Jane
H yland Chas A Hanes, 10
Hawkins, Bob Jarritt, James
Levals, Rev W w Morey, Mrs E
Martin, Harry Metcalf, Blanche
Rinehart, James Rogers, j NJ 2
Rinehart, Martha Ramey, ] A
Smith, w Swift, Mrs Sallie
Winn, Aaron Whittier, Bette
When calling for any of the above,
please say advertised"
SAINT REXINGER, P. M.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-13

PROF. J. w. BARKER touched by
the pathetic story of dying news
boy, has written the following me-
mortal poem:
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-13

WILL the Leaf let Us hear from
White BurIey? What has become of
the sickly child? Shall we wait for
the "harvest ?''
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-13
Come into the Garden, COnk.

Come into the garden Conk,
For the bIackbat night has flown
Come into the garden, Conk,
For Plat is here alone
The little ballots are waited abroad,
And all our hopes are gone.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-20
Temperance.

les MONIES, Jan. ia meeting of
many temperance people OF this 7th con-
gressional district. was held hero TO day,
for the purpose of organizing district
temperance association. About $50 dele
gates from eight out OF tho ten counties
were present. Judge Ii w. Maxwell OF
Polk was chosen president.
Rev. D. r. Lucas offered resolution to
send challenge for a joint discussion to
the liquor dealers OF the state convention
now in session in this city, which was
adopted, and u com mittse OF three was
appolutod to convey tho challenge Among
the resolutions was one 10 favor of the
adoption OF the proposed prohibltory con-
stitutional amendment, and that candi-
dates for the legislature. to receive the
support of the temperance people. must
not only declare themselves openly and
boldly in favor of the submission to the
people of said proposed constitutional
amendment but they must be mon whose
past life and habits give reliable guaran-
tee that they will not yield to the inhu-
ence or money of the rum power. One
delegate wanted to know what be
should do il neither political party noml-
mated a man for the legislature who was
pIedced to the submission of the amend
gates did their duty when they went home e,
DO such contingency would arise. Hon
j. A. Harvey made remarks. A Srcetina
was sent TO the 9th district convention IL
session at Abba. County committees
were provided for. and the conyeDtior
adjourned.
SPRINGFIELD, I'll. Jan. 19.-The State
Temperance Alliance holding its first
annual meeting here to day. addopted
declarations of principles unequivocaliy IN
favor OF the prohibition legislation as te
the manufacture and sale of intoxicating
liquors. Resolutions were adopted pledg-
ing tho alliance to use all means to enforcs
the existing license laws, declaring thai
the Temperance Alliance will be satisfied
with nothing less than complete prohibi-
tion, but will still heartily support any
measure which promises to lessen exhist
ing evils. :, NJ,
The resolutions endorse Hind 8 Bill. and
provide for perfect organisation for car
rvinQ on the work of the alliance.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-20
MILLERsBURG DEPOSIT BANK

DR.. A. r, WHITE-Dedr Sir: Il must
say something in favor of your "Pulmo,
uaria." Fer two weeks l had severe
cold, coughing necessarily. tried several
ESQ calledl cough remedies until | was
induced by our druggist to try your Pull
moDaria. | purchased one fifty cent
bottle. and before using half of it I was
entirely free from the cough. believe it
to be the best cough remedy in the market.
Yours truly, GEO. Z. STITT.
Book keeper MiIlersburg Deposit Bank.
For sale by G. Speidei, Rock Island,
and Richards g Sohrbeck. Moline.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-20
CuredI Cured! Curedl Cured!

W D WOODS. 4s7 Broadway, N. Y, Cured of Chrou-
ic Catarrh.
F HAsLErT, $50 Broadway,N.Y., years Catarrh.
BRUSH, 443 Broadway, NY, 10 years Catarrh.
s BENEDICT, Jr., Jeweler. GOT Broadway. N. z.
Qady friend), cured OF Chronic Hay Fever.
Mrs EMMA HowEs, SO W Washington Square, N.
Y, cured of 80 years Chronic Catarrh.
Rev GBo REIs, 169 Jay st., Brooklyn. att re-
stored me to Eiy ministerial labors."
REV CHAs JONES, New Brighton, S. 1. Worth
ten times the cost"
REV ALEX FREES, Cairo, N. Y. "It has worked
wonders in six cases in my parish "
L NEWMAN. 3O5 Fulton st., Brooklyn, cured OF
years Chronic Catarrh.
MRS j SwARTz, JR., 2n0 Warren St., Jersey City,
cured OF IS years Chronic Catarrh.
sc. &c. SC. &C. &c.
A real cure for this terrible malady, is the
most important discovery for the relief of human
suffering, since vaccination. Wei De
Meyers Catarrh Cure is sold by all Drug
gists, or delivered by D. B. DEWEY d Co, 46
Dey St., N. Y, for 81. SO package. To Clubs,
sig packages for $3.50. DR.. Wei De Mey-
er's Treatise. with full explanations and over
whelming proofs, is Postpaid and sent free to
anybody.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-20
Moffat's Life Pills,
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-20

NEVER KNOWN TO FAIL" This
motto was adopted some years age for the
wonderful Kidney medicine. HUNTS
REMEDY 1t was bold banner to
carry. for HUNTS REMEDY is recon-
meDded for some of the most fatal mala
dies Bright's Disease, and all Kidney,
Bladder, Liver. Urinary Complaints.
HUNF'S REMEDY. the Great Kidney
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cure, and really is never known to fail "
Sod by al! Druggists, Trial size. IS
cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-20
ok Island. Illinois. Thursdav january 90 1881.
"How are You my old Friend p'

Asked a bright looking man. "Ohl L
feel miserable, I'm bilious and can't eat.
and my back is SO lame | can't work. !"
why 10 the world don't you take Kidney
Wort; that's what | take when | am out
of sorts. and it always keeps me in perfect
tune. MY doctor recommends it for all
such troubles" Kidney Wort is the sure
cure for biliousness and constipation.
Don't fail to try it.-Long Branch Nesos
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-20
ROSSNAN,s CuRE

ITCHING PILES is generally proceeded by q
moisture like perspiration, producing a
very disagreeable aud distressing itching,
particularly at night after getting warm in
bed No humbug as a trial will prove.
For sale By all respectable druggists. Sent
by mail for so cents. RossMAN u Nc
KINsTRY, Hudson, N. 7. Prop. "