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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-04-23

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic cures
habitual Costiveness.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-04-23

1'hefollowing list of letters remain
uncalled for in the GAINESVILLE post
Office up to Saturday, April 23d,
1881. Ifnot taken out within thirty
days, they will be sent to the dead
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-04-23
Central Warehouse

KENDRICK, PETrUs & Co, of the Central
Warehouse, sold April 81, so hhds. as fol-
lows
% hhds. good to fine leaf, S1I 25, II 90, 10 so
10 90, 10 co., %, 8 90, s 95, 8 80, s 80, s 90, 8 %
8 90, 7 95, 7 80, 7 20, 7 50, 7 so. 7 rs, 7 50, 7 80
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-04-23

FRUIT trees are in full bloom.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-04-23
OF ADVERTISING.

NO. aUARE no 2 No 3 NO 6 MO Il NO
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-04-23

WELLBoRN MOONEY. P. f.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-04-23

All kinds of FIELD AND GARDE
Orchard Grass, Northern Seed Oats, etc.
Goods delivered to all parts OF the cit
Just located in GAINESVILLE, W
of the city and surrounding country, cor
sess for doing business economically. Wi
goods, while we shall guarantee every NJ
We earnestly invite a cali from all W
n line. febl2, SLIT
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1881-10-05
A Snake as a Teething Ring.

Mr.. Robert James, who arrived in this
city yesterday from Chicot county, tells
of horrifying incident which he stated
has Just taken place in that county. A
farmer returning at noon from the field,
while passing through the yard, discov-
cred his little boy, about q year old,
sitting near the fence with one end Of
what seemed to be leather strap in his
mouth, while with both hands he held
the strap near the middle. Approach
ing the father was Mortified to find that
that the child held a snake, and the
snake squirmed, but the little fellow
pulled and closed his mouth as tightly
as though he were trying to bite off the
serpent's head. The father seized the
child and tore the snake from his hands.
The snake was of the black species, and
though not poisonous, might have
wound it's body around the boy and
ohoked him to death. This would seem
30 settle the old.dispute as to whether
or not human beings fear of a snake
is innate or the result of education. 1t
may have been that the child was teeth
ing and wanted something to bite, and
in the absence Of rubber or a painted
stick adopted the snake as substitute.
Those who naturally feel an interest as
to the fate of the snake, may rest as
sured that it was killed. n Memphis
Te1an.) Appeai.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1881-10-05
In the New York CAT Market.

A number of Maltese cats and kittens
occupy cages at the entrance to curiUvs
basement in Liberty street. When they
are not asleep they NEW dismally and
plainly long for the liberty of house
top or back fence.
"Oan it be possible that any part Of
this community buys cats ?" the keeper
of the basement was asked. He was
unable to answer at once, for man
brought in just then barrel full OF
stale bread. The dogs of all varieties
in the basement clanked their chains and
yowled, the poultry crowed and cackled,
and the cats, too, mewed and looked
anxious.
Do people ever buy catsP" the
dealer was asked again.
"Well, somewhat" he said. "Ive
sold 400 Maltese kittens in the last three
months"
"What are the ruling rates for cats
now?"
"Maltese kittens bring from three to
five dollars. The old cats don't sell so
we'll. because they are not so likely to
stay at home and keep early hours, and
the disreputable habits of the Toms
hurt their sale good deal. The kit
tens, though, are in demand"
"Where do they come from ?"
"These are Ohio cats. They come in
crates from Alliance"
care they bred there?"
"They run wild as common cats do
here, and are caught for nothing. Toey
cost us here about dollar or dollar
and half"
Who buy them~
"People passing here on their way to
the ferry often stop in and get cat ol
something. No, never had an old maid
here, or even lady of any great age
except once. Some of our best custo
mers are in Virginia. We have orders
for fine cats at from $8 to $40 from
Richmond, and for dogs too. The Nal
tese are plenty, and the demand is
good; but if we could only get Angorl
cats, we could sell them at rush al
about $50 apiece. There are few of them
in the city"
rs there any sale for what are called
common cats by some people, and
harder names still by others?"
"Not to speak Of. People would bt
glad to get rid of them. But they are
Just as good mousers as well-bred Nal
tese ttens.-Neac Fork San.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1881-10-05
sunerstItI0ns Of Whale FIshers.

At the present day it is the. common
est thing in the world for whale fishers
to burn an efigy in order to 'bring
luck" If the ship has fallen in with
few whales the crew attribute their bad
fortune to their having some unlucky
individual on board, and by burning his
effigy they believe that his mahgn in
fiuence is got rid OF.
The most unpopular man in the ship
is generally picked upon as the offend
ing party. Sometimes two or three
pictures are burned, one after anotheg
If luck is very bad, and on an average
one is burned in each whale ship every
season.
The practice is very old one, aud is
said to have taken rise from q similar
custom which prevailed among the her
ring fishers Of Banffshire, by whom II
was introduced on board the Peterhead
whalers. A century or two ago not
merely effigies, but living men ana
women were burned on suspicion OF
casting a blight upon the herring nsh'
ery.-LdSad and Wafer
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1881-10-05

turning red and white, for Helen Hyde,
now spending her second summer at
the farmhouse, sat by quietly sewing
in the window recess. "Im free TO
allow that me and Daggett got out of
patience and was goin' to put him on
the town, but Miss Hyde here, one of
our boarders, she's paid for him ever
since"
"I beg yor N if I have inter-
fered," said i. On, blushing scarlet as
the large dark eyes fell scrutinizingly
on her face, "but he seemed so old and
so helpless, that"
"God bless you for your noble deed 7"
said Ambrose Mif1in, earnestly.
But there was something in Helen's
manner which prevented him from Of
fering any pecuniary recompense to her,
"My grandfather will need your cares
no further" said he. eve have been
fortunate in our Australian investments,
and am prepared to buy the old farm
back again and settle here permanent
ly."
And when Mrs. Dardanel began to
think about getting her winter ball
dresses made up, she received q note
from Miss Hyde, which ran as follows;
''DEAR Mrs. DARDANEL am sorry
to disappoint you, but I cannot under
take any more orders. For I am to be
married next month to Mr.. Ambrose
Mifflin, and we are to live at the Dag
gett farm. And, oh how proud I
should be if you would come here and
visit me next summer, when the roses
are in bloom and the strawberries ripen.
Ambrose is all that is nice, and I shall
have the dearest old grandfather-in-law
in the world. Affection ately,
"HELEN HYDE"
Andsall this life romance had grown
out of Helen's month at the seaside.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1881-10-05
Fnahion Notos.

The Jersey glove is a late novelty.
India cashmeres will be much worn.
Campagna red is new name for brick
dust.
Floral cake decorations are coming in
vogue.
The dressiest evening toilets are
sleeveless.
Fine cut black jet never goes entirely
out of fashion.
Plain hosiery in dark solid colors are
the highest style.
Moire antique is the leading silk nov
city trimming this fall.
= Shaded plushes come in brilliant
style; the colors are very effective.
One of the novel styles of plush goods
has burrows running across the material.
The splendors of the loom were never
more dazzling than they are for the Au-
tumn season.
Pointed girdles of watery silk or vel
vet are to be worn with Woolen gowns
next winter.
Dotted plush belongs to the delicate
style of goods 1t is extremely light,
and is admirably finished off.
Tiger plush comes from the past; it
is lovely texture and combines very
handsomely with satin merveilleux.
Black gros grain silks begin to appear
once again, combined with black
watered silk or moire and satin striped
fabrics. They have, however, never
gone out of style with certain class of
the most fashionable ladies, who prefer
quiet colors and plain, elegant toilets.
Large Gypsy hats are worn, trimmed
with wreaths OF scarlet berries and deli
cate clematis blossoms, and tied down
with long scarfs of black Spanish lace,
which are wound gracefully about the
throat, and then carried down to the
belt, where they are fastened by spray
of berries.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1881-10-05
HUMOR OF THE DAY
lp iob-preserves.

A put up iob-preserves.
The sorrel nag is horse reddish.
What is that which no man wishes to
have, and no man wishes to lose2 A
bald head.
Adam is the patron saint Of the West
eln pork raisers, because he had the
frst spare rib.
What word is there of five letters,
from which, if you take away two, you
leave six2 Sixty.
Watermelon. choly scene, said the
small by when the farmers dog chased
him out of the patch. -Modersa Argo.
It is q grave offence to rob q soldier
when on duty. The other night, how
ever, q sentry was relieved OF his watch.
Be careful about trusting secret to
old father Time, for there is proverbs
you know, that Time will tell.-Sonaer-
'Uille Journal.
When man puts plenty Of provisions
in his will they should amount TO val-S
liable legal currency at current prices.
- Wheeling Journal
"There's always room at the top"
said the customer when he saw the way
the grocer filed the measure with po-
tatoes.-- --iStsu5emUille Herald.
When the Emperor of Russia yawns,
those about him look IN awe upon the
wonderful czar-chasm which he dis
plays. Detroit Free Press.
An exchange suggests that perhaps
the reason why Moscow paper was re-
Gently suspended was that it actually
published an item of news.
What is that which, if You divide into
two parts, you have only one-quarter
remaining. Did we hear you murmur
fifty cents p Y0pkcr's Statesman.
Some men when they go to church,
never think of studying the frescoing on
the ceiling until the collection plate is
being passed around.-NoTiss0scn Her.
aid.
Dame Fortune is blind, but her
daughtor, Miss Fortune, has her eyes
wide open and can easily lay holdsof
the wisest of the sons of men.--B0ston
Transcript.
You can't always judge man by the
coat he has on his back, but a policeman
can make pretty shrewd guess on 8
man whom he sees getting out Of q
clothing house window with coat on
his arm. Saturday Night.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1881-10-05
FOR THE LADIES.


In going about Algiers, what strikes
one most is the endless variety in the
costumes of the inhabitants-Jews,
Arabs, Kabyles, Mozabites, Negresses,
etc., all dressing differently, and in
bright, beautiful colors. The Arab
women with the hdik and white veil
covering all but their dark eyes, look
like ghosts gliding in and out Of the
crowd; but when at home they, too,
dress in gorgeous way. The jewels
they wear are quaint and of very
rough beauty; for, if the stones are
real, they do not mind of their being
full of flaws, and irregular in shape
and color; their pearls are rough, and
the Arab women grease them that their
color may be yellow; the diamonds are
set in lead, which give them dull,
heavy look.
We went once to an Arab wedding,
and as both the families were rich, the
dresses and jewels worn by the ladies
were most splendid. The bride herself
"a poor little thing of fourteen-looked
anything but happy, seated on a cush-
ion on the floor, while her mother and
professional dresser, painted, pow
dered, and gilded her face, plated her
hair, and then dressed her up in costly
clothes. with all the family jewels
heaped upon her. All the time her
toilet was going on, three frightfu1 ne
crosses played and sang wild Arab
music close to the brides ear, and
others, down stairs, uttered the curious
cry of Joy which is sort of trill on
one high note.
Little garlands of white jessamine
blossoms were given to every one, and
when all was ready she was led to her
husband, who was waiting her in an
other room. He was very ugly man,
more than twice her age, and when the
poor little bride saw him she burst into
tears in most pitiful way. We wished
very much that an artist could have
been with Us, for there were so many
beautiful Arab ladies sitting round on
divans and cushions; but as no man ex-
cept near relation may see woman
unveiled, our wish vas o vain one. On
our way downstairs after the wedding,
we saw the servants of the household
seated in ring on the floor, eating
from one large dish of conScouSSoa,
which is the principal food of the Arabs;
it is made of the emoule of Algerian
hard wheat, and if only mixed with
good butter it is very nice to eat. But
what the Arabs generally give us is
made with bad butter, and it is almost
impossible to swallow it, however much
we wish to please the kind giver, who
stands close by, urging us to eat more,
and almost forcing it into ones mouth
in his hospitality. Matters were not
mended by friend of mine, who dex-
teriously conveyed the rancid morsels
into q handkerchief on her lap; for as
in a hasty search for coppers the con-
tents of the handkerchiefwe scattered
over the upturned faces of an expectanr
crowd, it must somewhat have dimin-
ished the satisfaction which her ap-
parent good appetite had afforded her
host.-LeiSure Hour.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1881-10-05
Termination of AfrIca.

People who have forgotten their
school statistics may be surprised to
learn that the population of Africa is
much greater than that of North and
South America. We are apt to think of
Africa as mostly desert and wilderness,
with here and there a few tribes of
Arabs or villages of negroes. Beyond
the borderland with which civilization
is familiar, it is natural to think of the
inhabitants of Africa as few and far be-
tween, like our Indians. AS a matter
of fact, Africa is much more thickly in
habiteo than America. Authorities
which set the population of the latter
at "a, 4,542, 900, give the former 203,-
800, 900. In the Soudan the population
is rated at 80,000,000, one town on the
Niger containing 10000 inhabitants.
East Africa is rated at 10000, 900, and
equatorial Africa is rated 40,000,000
souls. 1t is estimated that the mem
bers of the negro race number 130, ,000,-
600. Many Of the tribes, says our au-
thority, are above the condition of saw
ages. They have fixed habitations,
though merely mud huts, defended by
stockades, and they have some laws or
customs favorable to commerce. Among
several tribes the native merchant is
greatly esteemed, and property is safe
even during the war. The land is cul-
tivated the inhabitants wear dyed
cotton clothes; gold and iron are in
geniously manufactured, and a certain
kind of intelligence seems to be very
slowly spreading.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1881-10-05
TnRMR sl.so rnAR.
Che Boys and Girls.

God wants the boys, the merry, merry boys,
Tho noisy boys, the funny boys,
Tho thoughtleas boys
God wants the boys. with all their joys,
That he as gold may make them pure,
And teach them trials to endure;
Hie heroes brave
He'll havo them be
Fighting for truth
And purity.
Con WANTS rHE BoHs.
God wants the happy-hearted girls,
The loving girls the best Of girls,
The worst Of girls
God wants to make the girls his pearls,
And so rehecth his holy face,
And bring TO mind his wondrous grace,
That beautiful
The world may be,
And flled with love
And purity.
Con WANTS THE GIRLS
-Sundav-school Times.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1881-10-05

For every leaf Of green,
A golden leaf;
For every fading flower,
A ripened sheaf
For every parching beam,
A drop of ra;1;
For every sunny day,
The stars again.
For every warning ware,
A pretty shell
For every sound Of woe,
A joyous bell.
For every passing care,
A mothers kiss;
And what could better DO,
Dear child, than this 2
-Georqe Coope
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1881-10-05

California, which once so distanced
all other States in the production Of
gold and silver, now stands second in
the list. Colorado is the banner State,
having produced last year $23, 600, 600
worth. Nevada. which led during the
decade ending 1880, now stands third,
having produced last year $15, 900, 900.
California being second with $4,000
600. Following in order are Utah, Da-
kota, Arizona, Montana, Idaho, Oregon
and New Mexico.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1881-10-05

A German statistician reckons that
the world contains /, ,455, ,926, 900 inhabi-
tants, or 16, ,778,000 more than it did a
quarter Of century ago. He allots
sS4, 7O7, 900 to Asia, sl5, ,929, 900 to
Europe, 205, ,679, 900 to Africa, SO, 405,-
600 to America, 4, 12l, 900 60 Australia
Polynesia, and $4,000 to the Polar
regions.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1881-10-05

The young bellies of New York are
becoming vaccinated, and as there are
plenty of young doctors there to DO the
work they are oorrespondingly happy.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1881-10-05

How does Father Time trayeI7 BIZ
cycles, Of course.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1881-10-05

Legal notices at established rates.
Marriage and death notices, gratis
All bills for yearly advertisements col-
lected quarterly Temporary advertise
ments must be paid for in advance.
Job work. Cash on Delivery.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-07-02
From Vernon.

EDITOR OF CHRONICLE while
you are publishing locals from 9TH
er points, / presume few items
from Vernon will be acceptable.
Corn crops are generally good, but
late, wheatexcellent. but scarce, the
farmers are now quite busy harvest
ing. Tobacco is very fine and an
abundance planted.
Health on the decline. Some cat
ses of sickness very severe.
Miss Fannie Thomas, one of Cor
bandale's most accomplished bellies
has been the welcome guest the
past week of Olivia Cunningham,
who has just returned home from
school.
1 again had the pleasure of atten-
ding the closing exercises at
the Cloveriale Seminary, and heard
pupils from various portions Of the
state examined i'm five different Ian
guages. And with due respect to
their performance last year, which
| thought could not be surpassed.
| must affirm the pupils have beat
en- themselves. The decOrum as
we'll as the hOnors with which they
acquitted themselves was assuredly
unparalleled and would readily
prove to the mind of the spectator
the advantages our children have
under the instruction of the talented
Prof. Bell, his accomplished lady
and sister over those in other re-
institutions. And the
care which Mrs. Bell and
her kind sisters take over the pu-
pills, is another incentive which
should prompt parents to patron
ize. We are well posted with re-
gard to order etc, in many institu-
tions, but we know no person who
equals Prof. Bell in government,
and a man more worthy the posi-
ton of Principal than Rev. A. j.
we have never known.
AS to the last exhibition for fear
we fail to give justice to the musi-
clans and actors, we dare not per-
senate, save to say that our little
friend Callie Rice was the sweetest
one on the stage and performed her
part with skill TO be coveted by
many much older than she. We
close by saying "ChrOmOs" for little
Callie. IL. Nj. CUNNINGHAM.
June ], 1881.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-07-02
RernInIscemces.

The mention of a few incidents of
my past observation and experience
may serve to amuse some of my old
friends, and do no hurt.
Jack Holloway was clever fell
low in his way, but he had a habit
of shying around the preachers to
keep from inviting them home with
him, and then complain that they
would not visit him. He is not the
only r0i0hicie that ever did that. /
determined to spike his gun, if pos
sible, and managed to get him to
invite me to stay all night with
him, and, of cOu fse, accepted the in
vitation. You know we have to
work many ways to silence some
batteries. On my way to Jacks /
came up with him, returning from
town, and we logged on together
quite pleasantly, but still thought
/ saw the "dry grins" on his face.
Shortly before reaching his house
we must pass through Barnes yard.
Barnes came out, and invited us to
"light." Jack accepted the invita-
ton for both and we dismounted.
1t was nearly sun-down and it oc-
Cured to me that we had no time
to lose on the way, but was too po-
lite to make the suggestion. Sup
per and bedtime came ON in their
season, and still we at Barnes.
Jack, at last, concluded that it was
getting a little late" and that he
"must be going", and of for home
he put, leaving me "high and dry"
at Barnes. However, i stepped
over to his house early next morn
ing, and-well / heard no more
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-07-02
A Competent r,reman's Dog.
oswego Palladium.


The hook-and-ladder company's
dog, Truck, again distinguished
himself last night. When the
alarm was sent in for the fire Truck
and the horses were alone In the
house, but three or four members
of the company were standing at
the corner Second and Bridge
streets, about $50 feet distant. The
gong does not sound loud enough to
be heard at that distance, but the
men heard the faithful old dog
barking loudly and furiOusly, and
they knew that meant fire. Run
ming to the house and opening the
door, they found Truck greatly ex-
cited, with his lamp in his mouth,
running to and fro between the
truck, the horses and the door, to
inform them that an alarm had
come in. The men understood
Truck, and hooked up their team
and were at the corner of Eighth
street before the City Hall bell
sounded, Truck running as usual
with his lantern in his mouth,
where, on dark nights, he is worth
more to the hooks than the whole
street-iighting department Of the
town.