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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-07-30
Paducan,s DoubIe Tragedy

The hot blood-heating weather of
the past month seems to have pro-
duced a regular carnival of crime
all over the land. The newspapers
are full of accounts of murder. rape
and long catalogue IF heinous
crimes. One. of the most terrible
tragedies in the catalogue of the
past week took place at Paducah on
last Sunday morning, in which two
negro convicts were quickly ushered
into eternity.
Two negroes named Levi Bolden
and John Stewart, had been sem
fenced to the penitentiary, and the
sheriff was about to start with them
and other prisoners for Frankfort.
At an early hour the Jail was sur
rounded by friends of the prisoners
who had gathered to bid them good
by. While thus waiting, the out
siders were startled by loud cries of
'tmurder % from within the Jail.
The jailor, his deputy and the coun-
ty judge were soon on hand to dis
cover the cause of the cries of dis
tress. On entering the jail, and
going to the cell of Levi Bolden and
John Stewart, they found the latter
lying on the floor of the cell in
pool of blood with Bolden standing
savagely over him with a heavy
piece of an iron beadstead, two feet
long, in his hand. With this muir
derous weapon he had literally poun-
ded Stewards head into a jelly. In
reply to demand from the jailOr
to give up his bloody weapon and
come out, Bolden refused to do so.
and defied the officer, although he
had a cooked revolver pointing at
his head. The doors of the cell
were then unlocked by the jailor,
but as the inner door stuck he or
dered Bolden to kick it open. This
the prisoner did, and as the door
flew open he struck heavy blow
at the jailor with the iron in his
hand, but missed him. BOlden
then aimed terrific blow at the
deputy which struck him on the arm,
knocking his revolver from his
hand. The weapon went off as it
fell and almost simultaneously with
its explosion, the jailor and county
Judge fired. Bolden fell to the floor
pierced by two bullets and expired
instantly. The cell where the first
tragedy occurred was then entered
and Stewart was found lying on the
floor dead, his body covered with
blood and his head and face beaten
out of all recognition.
The cause of the murder of Stew |
art was supposed to be revenge on
the part of Bolden, because Stewart |
had given away an attempt of his
to escape, by saving out of the Jail
some months previous. The affair
created great excitement in Padu-
cab.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-07-30

IT has been fashionable for year
or two to visit the Northern lakes
or mountains. These resorts are
very pleasant in hot weather, but
they have serious drawbacks.
First, it is very expensive getting
there and back again. Then it is
still more costly to remain, as one
should, until Southern frosts; for if
one returns home during the mala-
rial season he is much more liable
to suffer the effects of the poison
than he would have been had he
remained South all summer. Then
their distance from business and
other connections is all objection.
All these can be avoided and more
than equal benefit secured by the
expenditure of less than half the
time, money and preparation neces-
sary for Northern trip. We have
within easy reach a resort whose
claims have been before the public
fifty years and never been rivalled
or disputed. In all that ministers
to health or pleasure it is the peer
of any place in the United States,
and its charges are very reasonable.
Railroads give its visitors excursion
rates. We refer to Bailey Springs,
Ala, Ellis q Co., proprietors. At.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-07-30

From all parts of this and the adj
joining counties, many complaints
are heard of the frightful drouth
and the consequent suffering of the
growing crops. Not since about the
first week in June have we had any
rain to amount to anything and
we hear that irreparable injury has
already been done to the crops.
Probably not more than half of to-
baeco crop will be raised, and even
this is probably stunted and retar-
ded in its growth. The early corn
crop is materially damaged, a large
area of it having turned yellow and
curled up in the fields. The gar
dens of the city are dried up and
scorched so that there are COMPARE
lively few vegetables in the market,
and those selling high. The whole
surrounding country is in great need
of good rain, and unless we have
one soon, much greater loss will be
sustained by the farmers. At the
present writing, we have no signs
whatever of rain.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-07-30
DIED.

BoATWRIGHT-In this city, at the resi-
dence of Mr.. John Bradley, on Sunday
July "a, 1881, Mrs. LUCY ANN BOATWRlGHT
aged about "a years.
POWERS-Of heart disease on July I6, 1881,
at the residence of her husband, on Col
den III orn creek, this county, Mrs. NAN
ME POWERS. consort of Thomson Powers.
A ged IS years and IL months.
AT an early age she embraced the chris
tian religion, and has since been a consist
,ent member of the Cumberland Presbyte-
rian Church. She has now entered the
beautiful "home of the blest." Leaving
bereaved husband and two children fol-
lowing her footsteps in the path of duty
and many friens to mourn her loss.
IT'S thus our little flock is broken,
BY the cruel hand of death,
Leaving "sorrcw" as q tolk en-,
Of the "reapers" icy breath,
But let US follow, follow her,
This christian sister to heaven afar,
with the deciples hope to light our path
To the gates, which are ever ajar.
Though she be first of family and church
To reach that home above,
Wen meet her soon on the other shore,
Where ali is JOY and peace and love.
0. M. r. G.
JACKSON-On the 23d, inst, of peritonitis,
NUTEN JACKSON, son of Jas. and Sarah
Jackson, age IA years,
Be not distressed kind parents and BROTH
ers, but remember the language of our Sa-
vior when he said: 'Suffer little children
TO come unto me, for of such is the kingdom
Of Heaven"
When summer comes with parching breath
The fairest flowers fade:
And in the bosom of mother earth
o. MIRO
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-07-30
vennor Guesses az August

Mr.. Henry g. Vennor, the cele-
brated Canadian weather prophet,
has revised" his predictions, and
gives the month of August in de-
tail. You can cut them out and
paste in your hat, and we'H guar
antee you against sunstroke:
August Probably warm and
oppressive; and 5-Generally
pleasant weather, fairly warm days
and cool to cold evenings and
nights 6-Fair and pleasant; 7
(Sunday)-Heat and storms; s and
10-Sultry weather, with heavy
showers, cooler evenings and
nights IL and 13-Heat again in
United States, with cloudy and sui
try weather, storms in Canada 4; IA
(Sunday)-Cooler change; 15-Cool-
er to cold and cloudy and pleasant !;
16-Storms throughout portions of
Virginia; II and 18-Hail storms
and frosts probably in some pOr-
tons 10 and 20-Heat and storms !;
21-Sultry and showery; 22-Sul-
try and windy; % and 24-Heat
and wind 25 and rs Heavy storms
on the lakes, on the st. Lawrence
and around New York 27 and 20
Cooler weather, with rains and
frosts in the Northern sections ; 80
and 3f-Fair and pleasant weather,
with cool evenings and nights, with
indications Of returning heat.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-07-30

THE many friends of Rev. r. X.
Brown in this city, will read the
following paragraph from the Nash
vile Banner, with pleasure
Rev. r. K. Brown, pastor of the
Elm street NJ. E. Church, who, with
his family, have been sojouning at
the springs for week or two, re-
turned home day or two since, and
was the recipient of most pleasant
and agreeable surprise. He found
his residence filled with the ladies
ofthe Church, who had set the house
in order-dusted, cleaned and ar
ranged everything to a nicely, and,
best of all, had filed thelarder with
a most bountiful supply. of the sub
stantials, as well as the delicacies of
life. 1t is indeed pleasant to be
thus kindly remembered by our
friends, in the midst of an unchar-
atable world.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-07-30

The ClarksviIIe Female Academy.
This institution, under the charge
Of Rev. Jno. S. Collins, with the
thorough renovation of the building
and the addition of all modern inn
provements, together with its corps
of experienced teachers, bids fair TO
open with large showing of pupils
the next session, commencing Nom
day, September the 9TH. In our
last weeks issue we gave brief
notice of the lady in charge of the
preparatory department-AIrs. Hat
tie Watkins Laurence land men
toned the fact of her having rela-
tives in this city and county. Mrs,
Emily L. Auchlnleck is Clarks-
vile lady. She is daughter of
the late Chas. Faxon, receiving her
early musical education in the pres
ent Academy, under the teachings
Of Prof. Jno. p. Wendell, now of
Brownsville, whose scholars, where
ever found. are noted for their bril-
liant execution and thorough
knowledge of the rudiments of
music. She has, in her years of
teaching, perfected herself in the
art in all of its branches. After
having taught in the Academy at
this place, at Wards Seminary,
Nashville, at Richmond, Paducah,
Hopkinsville, and Columbia, NO.;
where her many accomplished
scholars are living evidences of her
skill as a teacher, she returns to
her old home to take the same posi-
ton in her alma mater which she
has before occupied with so much
satisfaction to the board of trustees
and patrons of The school,. A better |
selection could not have been made |
for the musical department, and the
CHRONICLE, and host of friends
in this city, will warmly welcome |
Mrs. Auchinleck back to her former
place in the halls of the old Acade-
my.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-07-30

IN looking through the house of
Fox & Smith, we find they are we'll
prepared to meet the wants of the
trade. We notice large stock of
the genuine Oliver Chilled Plows,
of all sizes, which they are now SELL
ing lower than ever before. All
kinds of cast steel plows, cider mills,
large and small, Buckeye Grain
Drills, and the Kentucky Drag
Drills. Their warehouse is now
filed with wagons of which we no.
tice the Studebaker, Tennessee,
Hickman and Erin makes, all first
class and fully warranted. They
are now kept busy in their tin and
plumbing business ; their roofing
trade extending to Trenton and
Pembroke. They are now perfect
ing arrangements to put up several
wind mills in the country, and wa
ter motors in town.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-07-30
NHIIIikin's Digest.

The second volume of the Hon.
w. A. Milikin's "Meigs" Digest
has been in the hands of the print
ers, .Messrs. Neblett and Titus, for
some weeks and is now being fast
run through the press. 1t will be
finished in or about six weeks, and
the book Immediately forwarded to
parties who have subscribed for it.
This revision of Meigs Digest has
been universally received by the
bar and bench of Tennessee with
great favor, and acknowledged by
all who have examined it to be a
most thorough and accurate work.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-07-30
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, BrOn-
chitis, Coughs, Cdtdarh, CO1sunqp-
tiUe 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 RENE.
dies of the age. Public Speakers
and Singers use them to clear and
strengthen the voice. Sold at 25c.
a box everywhere.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-07-30
HOW 10 secure Health.

1t seems strange that any one will suffer
from arrangements brought on by impure
blood, when SCOVILLS' SARSAPARILLA
AND STILLINGIA, or BLOOD AND
LIVER SYRUP, will restore health. 1t is
the best blood purifier ever discovered, eff
fectually curing scrofula, syphilitic disorders
weakness of the kidneys, erysipelas. m ala
ria; all nervous disorders and debility, bill
ious complaints, diseases of the blood, liver,
kidneys, stomach, skin, etc. II corrects in
digestion. A single bottle viii prove to you
its merits as a health remover, for it acts
like charm.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-07-30

PARENTS must not find fault if
their shoe bills are double, what they
need be, and at the same time. their
chiIdren's toes are ragged, if they
neglect to buy shoes which have
Improvements that protect them
from wear at the toe, and that are
not Objectionable in any way. The
A. S. T Co. Blak Tip prevents all
these evils.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-07-30
New York Tobacco market

From our n. Y. Correspondent.
NEW YORK, July 26, lSSI.-The great Con-
tractor has at last returned from his trip
West, and during the past few days has
been looking around the market principal
ly for old tobacco. His views, 1 hear. are
extremely low, and our Western specula-
tors may have to bite the sour apple
again and take "a small lost. e., of
course, if everything works as the great
Mogul expects; but then, you know, "be-
tween the cup, etc.
Our market is extremely quiet. and there
seems to be no demand outside of the Regies
and some little orders for light Africans.
Our trade paper. the Tobacco Leaf, is COM
mencing to bull Tugs. but then, of course,
nobody knows yet who the Spanish con-
tractor is.
Sales reported last week.........,.-... 22S hhds.
Total for the month.................... o04
Receipts this month. ,54S 8
Exports .................... 1876 "
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-07-30

MR.. w H. LAYCOCK, ofthe firm
of Laycock, McCrann & Co., is now
ia this city, and located in the O..
C. Atkinson furniture house, where
he has his celebrated Duplex Bed
Spring. All are invited to call and
examine it.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-07-30

THERE is much speculation about
the coming man for the supreme
bench to fill the late Judge Clifford's
seat. There are great many as
pirants, almost every state in New
England has one or two candi-
dates. Conkling has been spoken
of, but his friends say he will not
have it. There is some talk about
the appointment of democrat
which is highly improbable.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-07-30

BAKER & Bro. have ON hand an
elegant stock of buggies and ba-
rouches, and if you areneeding any
thing in that line, you would do
well to call and examine their
stock before purchasing, they also
do repairing in a substantial man
ner, and on short notice. Give
them a call and you will be polite
ly shown through their establish
ment.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-07-30

WEhear of four or FIVE candidates
who are studying to stand the COM
petitive examination for Hon John
F. Houses appointment to West
Point. That's right boys, its a prize
worth striving after, and if you
should fail it won't hurt you any.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-07-30

WE call the careful attention of
our readers to the fine line of goods
now kept in stock by Capt. ]. j.
Crusman. These goods are all fresh
and just received. The merchants
of the surrounding territory who
want to replenish their stock for
the summer and fall would do well
to give him a call.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-07-30

WE yield much of our space this
week, and present to our readers
several bright, fresh and Interesting
letters from our "traveling cores
pondents." Mrs. Bette Holloway
portrays, with graphic pen, the
beauties of the mountain scenery of
the STAR West" DIR. d. F. Wright
writes of his trip "down in the coal
mines, underneath the ground, +"
while Quilbeit tells of the prosperi-
ty of the coming metropolis, Kan
sas City, Mo. These letters cannot
fail to entertain.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-07-30
mothers, Mothersi. mothersIIi

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 mother on earth
who has ever used it, who will not
tell you ut 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, 1881-07-30
shiIoh,s Consumption cure.

Thisis beyond question the most success
full Cough Medicine we have over sold, a few
doses Invariably cure the worst cases of
Cough, Group, and Bronchitis, while it's
wonderful success in the curt, of Consump-
ton is without parallel in the history of
medicine. Since it's first discovery it has
been sold on guarantee, a test which no
other medicine can stand. If you have q
Congh we earnestly ask you TO try it. Price
10 cts, so cts, and Sl.00. If your Lungs are
sore, Chest, or Back lame, use Shiloh's PoI-
GUS Plaster. Price % cts. Sold by ]. f.
WAKEFIELD. jams
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-07-30

THE ice-cream festival given by
the ladies of the University and
City Park Association at the resi-
dence of Mr.. b. III. Owen, on last
Tuesday night passed off very
pleasantly, and was quite a success.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-07-30

PERSONS who have not paid their
taxes for 1880 had better do so at
once, or they will have the taxes of
1880 and 1891 to pay at the same
time. The Trustee has no dis
erection in the matter, and when
the time arrives for him to put the
books in the hands of the cOnstables
for collection, he will do it. We
trust all who are in arrears for 1880
will pay before the last day of Au-
gust, as the books will go into the
hands of the officers on the lst day
of September. Pay your taxes.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-07-30

sHILOHiS CATARRH REMEDY. - A
marvellous cure for CatarTh, Diptheria,
Canker mouth and Headache. With each
bottle there is an ingenious nasal Injector
for the more successful treatment of these
complaints without extra charge. Price SO
cts. Sold by ]. +. WAKEFIELD. Jams
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-07-30

Mr.. w. p. TITUS, one of the pro-
prietors of this paper, was present
ed by his wife on Thursday morn
ing last, with a bouncing fine boy
a ten FOUNDER, all doing well at Iats
accounts. His name is Harry
Seymor Titus.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-07-30

A situation by a widow lady, as
matron of a boarding school, house
keeper or governess, has experience
as matron and clearinghouse
keeper. Best of references given
and required. For particulars. APP
ply to this Office.
july 16,-tf.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-07-30

THERE will be a barbecue and
lbran-dance at Sam Weakley's
Springs, in Cheatham county, to-
day. The affair will be managed
by Mr.. j. b. Frazier AMI other
gentlemen of the neighborhood and
promises to be a grand success.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-07-30

THE newly discovered comet is
coming right az us at the snail-like
pace of 100000 miles a-day, and
will be visible to the naked eye on
the night of August the Goth. 1t is
not necessary to begin to dodge,
however, as it will approach no
nearer than $1,000 900 miles.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-07-30

"FoRCED by my political connec-
tons into public life, my sufferings
were intensified by the comments
of those who saw my face and
head covered with scrofulous
humor," said gentleman recently
cured by Cuticura remedies.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-07-30

IN our notice last week, Of the
silver wedding of Mr.. and Mrs.
Wellborn Mooney, which is to take
place on next Tuesday evening, we
neglected to state that they will re-
.ceive company from eight to eleven
O'Clock p. m.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-07-30

THE A. NJ. f. Church of the Mt.
Hermon Circuit, on the Southside
will hold a grand camp-meeting,
near Steele's Springs, commencing
August 9th, next, and ending Sep
TENDER 4th. Prominent preachers
from distance will be present, as
well as those from the surrounding
circuits. 1t is expected that the
Presiding Bishop, Rev. ]. p.
Campbell ID. D., ill be present.
Plenty of refreshments will be pro-
vided on the grounds. See circu-
lar announcing the meeting.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-07-30

Ex-Governor HENDRICKS was
Frustrated by heat in indianapolis
last week. A man ought to know
better than to go there such wealth
er as we have had. Why, of course
the suns rays center in the Con-
centric.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-07-30

IT'S reported that Conkling, now
that his occupation is gone, will go
TO Europe this summer to rusticate.
1t isn't said what "Me Too" will
do, though it is safe to bet on his
following his master.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-07-30

READ advertisements of Polk g.
johnson c. q NJ, in another col
umn. The sales will take place at
his office door on August 10Th and
9th. Let all who are interested
attend the sales.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-07-30

BISHOP QUINTARD, of Tennessee
and Bishop Dudley, Of Kentucky,
were present at the funeral of Dean
Stantly, at Westminster Abbey,
last Sunday.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-07-30
Music school.

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 I6,-2n.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-07-30

Now that cur splendid new city
clock tolls the knell of the fieeting
hours, let @tbalmy sleeps rough dis
turber," the old market-house bell,
cease its hideous racket. The pro-
prieters a1ad guests of the two no
tells cry load for relief.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-07-30

AGENTS and Canvassers make
from $25 to $50 per week selling
goods for E. G. RIDEOUT q CO.,
10 Barclay street, New York. Send
for their catalogue and terms.
Aug. 81, 1880-ly,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-07-30

KENDRIcK, PETTUs & Co., of the Central
Warehouse, sold for the week ending July
q, 80 hhds. IS follows:
e6 hhds. leaf, from s. %, to co.
"a hhds. Tugs, from 50 90, to rs.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-07-30

WATERMELLnNs have matte
their appearance on our streets, but
they are small and Indifferent, and
as a general thing very high priced.
The drought has nearly ruined the
pronS
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-07-30
no use money VOL.

Buy your supplies from Pitman &
Lewis. They are selling their new
stock of unlaundried Linen bosom
Shirts, Under Shirts, Thin Goats and
other Summer goods, very cheap.
Linen bosom Shirts IS cents: I'M
dershirts 80 cents.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-07-30

Those indebted to us would con-
fer a favor by calling and paying
what they owe US. We find it inn
possible to run a paper successfully
without money. Let all respond at
once.