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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-27
From the 1911 District.

Mr.. Robert Swift was elected
School Director in this district, hav-
ing beaten Mr.. w. j. Rowland a
few votes. This shows it is better
to be sa0Jt than rolOliag. The scho-
lastic population of this district is
$50 as follows: White males, 1877,
colored males, 80; white females,
125; colored females, 81. The pub
lie schools opened August 10. The
attendance is not what it should be,
as their is very little work that can
be done on the farm, and all of the
proper age, should be sent to school
every possible moment.
The corn crop now seems to have
become used to the drought, and is
doing as we'll as could be expected.
Rev. Mr.. Gannaway is carrying
on a protracted meeting at Salem,
in No. 8, and considerable interest
seems manifested.
Mr.. Learn Parchman's kitchen
was broken into one night recently
while the family were at church
and all the provisions stolen, not
leaving enough for breakfast.
CoOns and squirrels are numerous
and are raiding the corn fields night
and day. Stock is unusually bad
about breaking into fields also, the
woods having almost dried up.
Aug. %, 1881. M =.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-27
Road OVerSeerS.

We understand that many of the
road overseers, who were appointed
by the County court under the new
road law, have refused, or failed, to
act as such, and consequently the
roads are not receiving that atten-
ton which the law requires, and
which they ought to have. If this
is so, the court ought to look into
this matter and see that the over
seers properly discharge their duty.
The roads ought to be worked now,
and put in proper condition while
the weather permits, or else they
will become utterly impossible the
coming winter. We urge the at
tention of the court to this matter.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-27

CAPT TRAvERs DANIEL haV-
ing resigned his position as super
intendent of the Water-works COM
pany, the company have appointed
Capt. Thos. HI. Smith to take charge
of the works and see that they are
properly run and that the water
privileges are collected, ETC., and
all other duties pertaining to the
superinteudency. Read his card in
regard to the proper use of the wa
ter privileges. published elsewhere
in this issue. And here it may be
well to say that the Water-works
company are doing all in their pow
er to have the water in the stand
pipe kept up to the necessary stand
ard in order to afford adequate fire
protection.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-27
Thanks. Many Thanks /,

While Riley is sitting over across
the street in his little four by six
sweat box, writing appealing arti-
cIes, begging for apples, pears,
peaches, watermelons etc.. we are
sitting over here in our elegantly
upholstered, Brussells-carpeted edi-
torial bdouoir, with the 'deviP' at
our side tanning us, just reveling in
watermelons, peaches, and other
such luxuries of life. Why. sir, a
few days ago, our friend Collin d.
Roberts, of the Southside, brought
us up four of the finest watermelons
that ever grew. He brings over a
wagon load every day or SO, and
gives them to his friends. And just
think of it, we had hardly van
quished the melons, before John r.
Martin, the prince of grape and
peach culturists, sent us up a basket
of his fine peaches. We are sorry
you haven't had anything of the
sort, old boy, but Martin is in town
every day or two with wagon
load of fine luscious peaches. Watch
out for him, he is always glad to
supply his customers, and we know
he'll give you some.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-27

THE New York Tobacco Leaf of
August 10th, closes an article on the
growing TOBACCO crop, as follows:
AT a time, the very time, when
rain should have been general and
abundant. to give nOurishment to
the crops and enable them to with
stand the whitening, blighting in
fiuence of excessive heat, it has been
more than ordinarily infrequent and
meagre. That this circumstance
will diminish the yield and injure
the character of tobacco this year,
there cannot be shadow of doubt.
A smaller and poorer crop, as a
whole, will be grown than has been
predicted by the habitual crOakers.
There is reason to fear more for the
quality than for the quantity of the
product. A reduced supply would
do more good than harm in the
year to come. But there is no WIS.,
ible outlet, no demand for tobacco
deficient in substance and flavor;
and present conditions suggest the
possibility of the growing crops be-
ing found wanting in both of these
essential attributes. The inSipid
taste of most of the summer fruits
and vegetables thus far had this
season may be the precursor of more
or less vapidneSs to be revealed in
tobacco after it is harvested and
cured. Electricity and ozone have
been less abundant than usual in
the atmosphere since about the
middle of July, and these agents
are important factors in perfecting
the products of the earth.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-27
The Presidents CONDITION.

Another week has passed and
there is no very material change in
the Presidents condition, unless it
is for the worse. The latest report
that we are enabled to get states
that the attending physicians are
not as much encouraged as during
the early part of the week. The
hope of the country at large has
almost died out, and the general
impression is that he is evidently
The nation daily awaits,
with bowed head and saddened
heart, for the last sad news.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-27
] othersl mothersll mother.ill

Are you disturbed at night and
broken of your rest by a sick child
suffering and crying with the ex-
cruciating pain of cutting teeth =?
If so, go at once and get a bottle of
MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING
SYRUP. 1t will relieve the poor
little sufferer immediately-depend
upon it; there is no mistake about
it. There is not a mother on earth
who has ever used it, who will not
tell you at once that it will regulate
the bowels, and give rest to the
mother, and relief and health TO the
child, operating like magic. 1t is
perfectly safe to use in all cases,
and pleasant to the taste, and is the
prescription of one of the oldest and
best female physicians and nurses
in the United States. Sold every
where. % cents bottle.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-27

Col. A Spray, of lCurdsville,
Davies county, Kentucky, sends the
following to the Louisville Com
mercial:
now advise every one that can
to take care of all the wheat straw
they have to feed their horses and
mules and cattle and sheep with
next winter. / told some of my
friends here last July how cold last
winter would be, and how hot and
dry the present summer and fall
would be. We won't hav anye rain
ir our Green River district except
local showers all through August
and as good as none at all in Sep
TENDER. Timber and nearly every
thing viii dry up-that is, all crops
of corn and potatoes-and we will
have nothing to fatten hogs and
cattle with scarcely at all. / wish
this published to- the country so
farmers can take care of the food
and stock next winter. 1t will be
SO warm in January, 1882, 1t will
be uncomfortable IT, work some
days.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-27
A Steamer That Will Travel at the
Rate of Forty Miles am Hour.

A Steamer That Will Travel at the
Rate of Forty Miles am Hour.
The Geneva correspondent of the
London Times telegraphs as fol-
lows:
professor Roone Picket, who
has been giving his attention lately
to marine architecture, announces
discovery which, if anticipations are
realized, will effect revolution in
the art of shipbuilding. The dis
covery consists of new method of
construction and such an arrange
Inent of keel as will diminish the
resistance of the water to the lowest
possible point. Vessels built in the
fashion devised by Picket, instead
of sinking their prows into the wa
ter as the speed increase, will rise
out of the water the faster they go,
in such way that the only parts
exposed to the friction of the water
will be the sides of the hull and the
neighbOrhood of the wheel. In
other words, ships thus construct
ed, instead of pushing their way
through the water, will glide over
it. According to the professors
calculations, in the accuracy of
which he has the fullest confidence,
steamers built after this design will
attain a speed of from fifty to sixty
kilometers an hour. A model steam
er is in the course of construction
on the principle which he has dis
covered at Geneva. The machinery
has been ordered at Winterthur.
When it is ready the new steamer
will make trial trip ON Lake Lee
man.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-27
A CARD.


AS the Inadequate fire protection
afforded by the Water-works COM
pany, was noticed in recent issue
of the city papers, we would, in be-
half of the company, say that the
long dry term has been peculiarly
hard on the company as well as
others. The use of water by pri-
vate consumers being much greater
than ever contemplated, keeping
the pumps almost constantly at
work to supply the demand. The
use of water, especially sprinkling
privileges, has been much abused
by large number of consumers.
These perhaps, have been innocent
of any infraction of rules or con-
tracts, and for the good of all, the
Water-works company would have
every consumer make himself fully
acquainted with the rules and reg
ulatIons, and we would respectfully
ask them to read rules 10, 16 and
10, and govern themselves accord
ingly, in justice to the company and
also to the citizens who pay for the
fire protection and do not use the
water. Any information readily
given by application to
Fox & SMITH,
In charge of Water-WOrks.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-27

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.
tits a good thing for both guests and
proprietors that the public has de-
cided the conundrum "Where can l
get the most benefit and pleasure at
the least czponae aud trUubfen in
favor of Bailey Springs. Cases of
dropsy, scrofula, dyspepsia, debili-
ty, and diseases of the kidneys,
bladder, and skin that have defied
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
postal card to Ellis d Co., and ask
for a 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-l3tf.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-27

Branaance and Barbecue at Cave.
Don't forget the brandance and
barbecue at the cave next Tuesday.
1t win be the affair of the season.
The committee of arrangements
have made extensive preparations
and spared no expense to make it
a pleasant and enjoyable affair. A
good string band will be on hand
to discourse sweet music, fifty car
cases have been provided for the
barbecue and all other arrange
ments necessary to its success prop
erly attended to. Proper precau-
tons have been taken to exclude
all Objectionable characters, and
those attending can rest assur-
ed that nothing will occur to mar
the pleasure of the day. It is ex-
pected that ex-Gov. Coleman of st.
Louis, will be present and address
the crowd.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-27
A Cough. Cold or Sore Throat

should be stopped. Neglect fire.
quently results in an incurable lung
disease or consumption. Browns
BRONCHIAL TROCHES are GER
tain to give relief in asthma, BrOr-
chitis, Coughs, CdtG7Th, C0nsunqp-
the and Throat Diseases. For thirty
years the Troches have been rec
commended by physicians, and al
ways give perfect satisfaction. They
are not new or untried, but having
been tested by wide and constant
use for nearly an entire generation,
they have attained well-merited
rank among the few staple reme-
dies of the age. Public Speakers
and Singers use them to clear and
strengthen the voice. Sold at Csc.
a box everywhere.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-27
our schools.

The Public Schools will open next
Monday, also the Broadhurst Insti-
tute on the same day.
The University will open next
Thursday Sept. l.
The Academy will open Monday
week, Sept. 5.
The GAINESVILLE High School
CProf. Quarles) opens on Monday
Sept. 5.
Miss Sallie Towards and Mrs.
Rhodes private schools, both open
on Sept. 8.
Let all the children in the city,
be prepared to enter on the opening
day.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-27

WE acknowledge the receipt of
Poors Manual of the Railroads of
the United States for 1881. 1t is a
directory of all the railroads in ac-
tive operation, showing their mile
age, stocks, bonds, cost, traffic, earn
fngs, expenses and organizations !;
with a sketch of their rise, progress,
influence etc., together with an ap-
pendex, containing a full analysis of
the debts of the United States and
of the several states. It forms a
very useful and necessary book for
the officers and employees of rail-
roads, as well as the general public.
1t is published by HI. V. & III. w.
Poor, 20 Wall ST., New York City.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-27
CoIored 1Tethodist,s campaigning

COIOred WethOdists campaigning
The colored Methodists of this
district are holding camp
meeting on the Southside, near
Steele's Spring, and close to the
railroad, commencing last Thurs
day, the 18th inst. We understand
they have made arrangements with
the railroad for reduced rates and
excursion trains on Sundays. Rev.
j. d. Barbee has been invited to
preach them sermon, which invi-
tation he has accepted, and will
preach there next Monday morn
ing, the 18th, at IL O'Clock. The
meeting will continue until the 4th
of September.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-27
NEW York rObacco market.


NEW YORK, August %, 1881.
Our market for the last week showed con-
siderable activity, most all for speculative
accounts. Two hundred hogsheads taken
for Africans and some sales to our manufac-
turers for Plug Wrappers gave our market
more sound tone, and have no doubt that
from now on a more general demand for the
legitimate trade will spring:up. No sales
so far reported to the Regies and no doubt
the contractors await the last moment for
purchases, hoping Micawber like, for some
thing to turn up. i am glad to note that unex-
pectedly our stocks show a falling off this
month, and hope that stocks of $1,000 hhds.
will be thing of the past for good long
time to come.
Sales reported for the week ..........3,O75 hhds
Receipts from Aug. /, to l9...........7 500 I"
Exports g ".............9,6 $50 "
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-27

THE timely suggestion of Capt. T.
G. Ryman in regard to deepening
the channel at the mouth of the
Cumberland, we are glad to state,
has been promptly needed. Capt.
Overton, in charge of the improve
ments on the Cumberland, has sent
the steamer Hattie Bliss to the
mouth of the river with a dredge,
in order TO deepen the channel at
Cumberland Island, to enable Cum
berland River boats to get into the
Ohio River.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-27

THE long drouth does not seem to
have much effect on the watermel-
on crop. Daily upon our streets are
seen large wagon loads of this pop
ular vegetable. D. And the darkies
hover around and perch upon the
wagons like bees around a hive
AS long as watermelons are plenti-
full the dry weather will not effect
their business.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-27

Mr.. JOHN S. NEBLETT, trustee,
collected, on last Saturday, over
two thousand dollars of taxes.
There are only five more days in
(which to pay your taxes for 1880.
0 Those who do not wish to pay costs
had better come up and settle right
away. 1t may be a little hard to
pay right now, but a debt once set
tied never troubles one again.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-27

THAT story about the discovery
of spring in Arkansas, that ''fiows
substance the color of apple cider
and which tastes like apple brandy
and has the same effect" is one. of
the most 6eGutifatlest lies on record.
1t could only have originated in
the mind of an indianapolis jour
nalist, and then TO think too, that
it's authorship should be palmed
off on a baptist preacher, a sect who
are noted for their dislike for bran
dy!
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-27

THE New York World now
comes to us ia a brand new typo
graphical dress. and its general APP
pearance is much improved. 1t
has substituted plain black Roman
letters for its heading instead Of the
old German text. 1t also has its
pages cut, which is a very great ina
provement, and much more conve-
nient for the reader, The World is
the leading and best democratic
newspaper in the country.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-27

THE fear that Roscoe Conkling
would have to be sent to the poor
house after he lost his seat in the
United States senate has happily
been dispelled. lie has already re-
ceived three little retainer fees of
$50, 900 each.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-27

It il authoritatively denied that
Mr.. c. G. Baldwin will retire from
the presidency of the Louisville x
Nashville railroad aud that Col. L.
ID. StandifOrd takes his place. Col.
Standiford is not even a stock-hOl-
der in the company.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-27
shiIoh.s Consumut,on Cure.

Thisis beyond question the most success
full Cough Medicine we have ever sold, a few
doses invariably cure the worst cases OF
Cough, Group, and Bronchitis, while it's
wonderful success in the cure of Consump-
ton is without parallel in the history OF
medicine. Since it's first discovery it has
been sold on guarantee, test which no
other medicine can stand. If you have q
Cough we earnestly ask you 10 try it. Price
10 cts, so cts, and Sl.00. If your Lungs are
sore, Chest, or Back lame, use ShiIoh's Pol-
Gus Plaster. Price rs cts. Sold by ]. +.
WAKEFIELD. jang
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-27

GAINESVILLE is not the only city
in the country that is having troub-
lie with her water-works. Nash
vile and Memphis both are crying
out on account of the inadequacy
of their water supply, rs well as
several northern cities.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-27

THE work of grading the grounds
for the erection of the passenger de-
pot at Bradley's brick yard, was
begun last Tuesday, and we soon
expect To see the new depot COM
pleted. Mr.. ROsenplaenter is the
architec for the new building, which
is a guarantee that it will be well
done.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-27

IT is stated that the Louisville Il
Nashville railroad company will
put in effect the three cent mile
rate on November first. We also
understand that they will only
charge two cents per mile for per-
sons visiting the Atlanta exposition.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-27

SEVERAL of our exchanges are
calling Capt. Emil Lindberg, the
agent of the Bureau of foreign i'm
migration, LiDl6,Tger. They doubt
less think the name will attract the
Dutch immigrants.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-27

WE reglet to learn of the death
of Mr.. John Adams, which occur
red at Stanton, West Tennessee, on
the 10th inst. He was born and
raised in this county and will be
kindly remembered by many of
our older readers.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-27

1t seems strange that any one will suffer
from arrangements brought on by impure
blood. when SCOVILLS' SARSAPARIELA
AND STILElNGIA, or BLOOD AND
LIVER SYRUP, will restore health. II is
the best blood purifier ever discovered, eff
fectually curing scrofula, syphilitic disorders
weakness of the kidneys, eryslpelas, mala-
ria; all nervous disorders and debility, bill
kidneys, stomach, skin, etc. It corrects In
digestion. A single bottle will prove TO you
its merits as a health remover, for il acts
like charm.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-27

THE Rev. Jas. ID. Barbee will
preach at the Methodist church, on
Franklin street, at 1920 A. NJ, Sun
day (to-mOrrow) Aug. %, on the or
igin, history and obligation OF the
Sabbath.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-27

Mrs. RUFUS r.. RHODES will re-
open her school for young ladies
and little girls on Monday Sept. 5.
A few boarders will be received
as members of the family.
Aug. 13-4t.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-27
MACHINERY FOR SALE.

l have good Engine, Boiler and
Corn Mill, together with everything
complete, ready for running, that /
wish to sell to make room for larger
machinery. w. A. SETTLE.
May 20, 1881.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-27
A Remedy for the FIux

EDITOR CHRONICLE:-I send you
a sovereign remedy for the fiux,
which you will please give place
in your columns, and thereby con-
fer blessing on mankind:
Take one gill of good brandy /;
one tablespoonful of spirits of tur-
pentine. Put as much loaf sugar as
it will dissolve. Burn it well.
When cold put one teaspoon of
laudanum. Mix we'll, and give in
desert spoonful doses every hour
until relieved.
1 lost three of my children in
three days from this frightful dis
ease, and a doctor gave me this
prescription, and have never lost
any of my family since.
Respectfully,
M. B. BROWN.
Wilkinson County, Miss.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-27

LET every man who owes road
tax and wants good roads, meet the
collectors and pay the tax promptly,
and then let the Overseers put the
roads in good repair before the fall
rains set in.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-27

SHELBY & Co., of the Gracey House, sold
for the week ending August, %, % hhds as
follows:
hhds. good leaf, from $40 90 to II IS.
u hhds. med leaf, from s. so TO 50.
hhds. low leaf, from 81 50 TO 3 40.
hhds. Tugs, from 81 10 tot IS.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-27

ZAzEL, the Cannon Ball, the beau
tifully adorned Seven Sisters, the
charming Bronchos, Ajax, thefunny
dogs, the big old elephant, and the
twin babies are all supremely good.
The wholeshow is one of rare merit,
and we cordially recommend them
to our people.-GLen'S Falls ". Y.
MESSENGER.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-27

THE express and ticket office at
Dickson Station, on the Northwes-
tern railroad, was burglarized last
Monday. The thieves procured
tickets and two or three express
packages containing money.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-27

TURNKEY, ELY & KENNEDY, OF the Ele-
plant Warehouse, sold for week end
ing August 25th, As hcds. as follows:
hhds. good leaf, slz so, II 90, IL %, IL 90
ii 90.
10 IS, 10 90, 10 IS, 10 90, 10 50, 10 20, IS 40
8 80, o Is, %, 0 so. 25, 10 80.
II hhds, com. leaf, s. rs, rs, 8 90, 90. 8 90
8 IS, 8 20, 80, 50, 20, Z IS, 10.
10 hhds. good Tugs, So 90. z 50, 90, 7 40, so
6 90, 6 40, 30, 6 30, 8 80.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-27

Prof. VIM. Emery will continue
to give lessons in Vocal and Instru-
mental Music as heretofore, at his
residence on Main street, near Col
lege avenue. Terms, $50 per session
of twenty weeks.
July 16,-3m.