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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-09-03
"Darll IT."
san Francisco Post.

A terrible time was had at the
wedding up at Petaluma the other
day, and which only goes to show
the smallest drawback will some
take the stiffening out of the swell
lest occasion.
IT seems that the ceremony was
very grand affair indeed. Ihere
were eight bridesmaids, ana tne
church was crowded from PIT 70
dome, as the dramatic crlllcs Wouiu
saw. But when they got to the
proper place in the ceremony, ana
the groom began feeling around tor
the ring, he discovered that 1t was
not on hand. After the minister
had scowled at the miserable wretch
for a while the latter detected the
magic circlet had slipped through
hole in his pocket and worked down
info his boot. He communicated
the terrible fact in whisper to the
bride. who turned deadly pale, and
was only kept from fainting by the
reflection that they would lnevlta-
bly cut the strings of her new satin
corsage in case she did.
"Why don't you produce the
ring ?v whispered the brides big
brother. hoarsely, and feeling for
his pistol, under the impression that
the miserable man was about 10
back out.
"I can't. It's in my boot" eX-
plained the groom under his breath,
his very hair turning red with NOR
tification.
"Try and fish it out, somehow
hurry up ~ mumbled the minister
behind his book.
"I'll try" gasped the victim, VINO
was very stout; and he put one
foot ON the chancel rail, pulling up
his trOwsers leg, and began making
spasmotic labs for the ring with MS
| forefineer. The minister motlOned
to the organist to squeeze out a rev
notes TO fill in the time, while ru-
NOR rapidly went through the con-
Oreoation to the effect that tele
gram had just arrived proving the
+ Groom had four other wives living
in the east already.
"I-I can't reach it, groaned tht
haIf-married man, in agony. II
won't cOme."
mSit down and take your boot OF
YOU fool hlSSeu Lne DIluS . HlOtAicA =
while the bride herself moaned pit
eously and rung her hands.
There was nothing left; SO TN
: sufferer sat down on the floor ant
! began to wrestle with his boot
: which was naturally new and tlght
7 while fresh rumor got under wa.
10 the effect that the groom wa
! beastly tight and insisted on parini
+, his corns. 3.
AS the boot came finally off, It
! crushed wearer endeavored, unsut
cessfully, to hide a trade dolls
hole in the heel of his stocking; not
cling which the parson, was NJ
morous sort of a sky-contractor, sal
y grimly:
Q "Y0u seem to be getting Marie
e lust in time, my young friend" :.
Is And the ceremony proceeded VII
l. the first part standing on one iei
le trying to hide his well ventIiate
d foot under the tail of his coat, an
% appropriately muttering "Darn IL
t. at short intervals.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-09-03
Klss Of common Law.

The following is all good law,
and viii be of interest to our read
ers in the county who cannot spare
time to come to town toconsulta law
yer on every little question OF law
they may be interested in. Cut it
out and paste it in your scrap book;
Drunkenness is no excuse for
crime.
The law presumes that every
person intends to do that which he
does.
A parol gift of personal property
must be accompanied by possession.
The attempt to commit a felony
or misdemeanor is an indictaDle
offense.
The mortgagee and not the mort
gagor must pay the fees for record
ing the mortgage.
A verbal release of debt, not
founded on a valuable considera-
ton, will not bar an action.
Any one who takes possession Of
minors estates without authority
of the law may be held responsible
as a guardian.
Ignorance of the law is no excuse
for crime, but Ignorance OF facts
may render civil contract void
able.
Guardians, if practicable, must
lend out the money of their wards,
on good security, and must collect
the interest annually.
An unwritten will of personal
property is valid when the proper
ty does not exceed $500, and the be-
quest is made during the last SICK
ness of the deceased.
A person may have his domicile
in one county or state, and his cItl-
zenship in another. Citizenship Is
not lost or changed by residence
abroad, so long as the. intention 10
return" exists.
If an administrators or executor
gives a note, or makes any other
contract in his representative capac-
itv which the law does not author-
ize. he fails to bind the estate, but
is individually liable upon the same.
The father is the natural guard
ian and custodian of his children;
but. i'm case of separation, their GUS
todv NAV be given to the mother, II
the father is from any cause unnt
for their control or unable to sup
port them.
An action for the recovery OF
specific property may be Drought
without giving the bond speclheu
in the code when the simple ques-
tiOn of title is tried, and the pos
session Of the property is left undis-
turbed.
II is violation of the law for the
oecupiers of lands under a common
fence to turn the stock within the
general inclosure during the crop
hing season. The party so offend
tno commits an indictable offense,
and is civilly liable for all damages
that ensue.
There is no warranty OF title at
an administrators sale, but per-
sonal representative is bound TO
make the purchaser as valid con-
vevance of such title as his descend
ant has. He is liable, personally, for
all damages arising from his failure
to follow the law.
The voluntary concurrence ,oi
competent minds is rquired to make
a valid contract. III deception De
practiced by either of the parties IN
a material matter, or either be so IN
toxicated as 10 be unable to compre-
hend the nature and effect OF the
transaction, invalidates thecontract'
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-09-03

A NORTHERN gentleman. who
has been engaged in the lumber
business for a number of years, has
the following to-say, In an article 70
the Cincinnati Commercial, In ref
erence to the timber interest OF Ten
nessee:
s'On the French broad, and Camp
hell and Anderson counties, IL
1white oak) is found in great num-
bers. and magnificent proportions.
The timber is strong, compact, du-
rable, elastic, free from worms, and,
generally Of better quality than that
Growing father north. There Is no
assipnabIe limit to the amount OF
business that might here be done In
this timber. If every saw-mill IN
Michigan were moved into Tennes,,
see. and set to saving a thousand
millions feet a year, it would be al
least SO years before the present
growth of this one species OF timber
would be exhausted; and by thai
time there would be another croI
of these kingly trees to keep th'
saws whirling for another hal
century,"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-09-03
The BlGgest RattIosH"'te'
Murfreesboro News.

We are informed that the largest
rattIesna5e ever seen in this cOlln-
tv. and perhaps the largest ever
found i'm the state, was killed on the
9Th of this month, near Nersaiile5,
INV Mr.. T.. NJ. Douglass. MT. ID.
was going over his farm examining
his crop when he saw a ground hos
run into the hollow of a tree.
Hearing an unusual noise he Went
10 the tree and parting some bushes
he saw in the hollow Of the tree
very large rattlesnake coiled ready
to strike He succeeded in killing
the snake, which he found to oe
about six feet long and about TWEEN
~ inches In circumference at the
largest part Of the body. IL had
twenty-one rattles and button. ~
IL supposed that his snakeshlp
weighed nearly $50 pounds. us
fanes. it Is stated, were one ana a
half inches long. The ground nog
was found dead, il having been DIT.
fen by the snake when II entered
the hollow log. The snake was
seen by a number Of persons anu
nrononuced to be the largest ever
found i'm this section of country
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-09-03
GOOD Mothers Train Good Hus-
bands.

Mrs. Craik, in her ''Sermons OUT
of Church, y gives this leaf out q
her experience, and one TO whlch
manv of us can bear witness
.The best husband i ever met
came out of a family where the
mother, most heroic and selt-deny-
inc woman, laid down the absolute
Law. sGirIs first Not In any au-
thority : but first to be thought OF,
as to protection and tenderness.
Consequently, the ehivalrous care
which these lads were taught TO
show TO their own sisters naturally
extended itself to all women. They
grew up true gentlemen-gentle-
men, generous, unexacting, cour.e-
Gus OF speech and kind OF heart. In
them was the protecting strength oi
manhood, which scorns to use ~
strength except for protection the
proud honesty of manhood, whleh
infinitely prefers being lovinkly
and Openly resisted to being twist
ed round ones finger as mean
men are twisted, and mean women
will always be found ready 70 do L;
but which, / think, all honest men
and brave women would not mere
ly dislike, but utterly despise."
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-09-03
Fish story.
Carson Appeal.

An Eastern tourist in Nevada
had been spinning some incredible
fish warns, when one of the party,
turning to an old mountaineer,
said: -. a.A
"Bill, that gets away with fish
ing in this country, don't it?" :,
3Wal, / don't know about that"
"Do YOU mean to say that you
have caught more and larger fish 2
"No; but ] have caught some
pretty big fellers."
3Come, now, tell us the weight o.
the largest trout you ever caught"
"Wa1, / can't exactly tell as to
the weight, but you folks can figgeI
on it. Now, you know it is over
200 miles around this yer lake
put that down. As l said before, !
don't know the weight of the big
gist fish / ever yaEked out, but
did haul up one on the beach, ano
after / landed him the lake rel
three feet, and you can see by tn
water mark over yonder 1t hasn' :
riz SINCE"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-09-03
nriIIing wheat.

MANY of the most earnest oppo-
nents of this method of sowing
wheat are being converted by the
result Of actual experiment. 1t IS
claimed that the use of the drill IN
creases the number of bushels TO the
acre. Wheat sown broadcast and
not covered more than one or two
inches cannot find sufficient moist.
ure during dry season to sprout
fhe grain. Deep sowing is not adj
visable, but drilled wheat leaves
the soil in ridges and the wheat in
little bitches the seed really only
two inches under ground. 1t with
stands high winds better than
sown broadcast, which in many 10
calities is a decided advantage.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-09-03

TIE new Courthouse at Clarks-
Vile has. been turned over to the
commissioners at a cost, all told, OF
S90. .937 81. The people of Montgom--
ery county are to be congratulated
upon the completion of this magnl-
ficent temple of Justice. We guess
that there were but few citizens OF
Montgomery county who were not
ashamed of the old rs.okery former
IL used as Courthouse, and now
they have to be proud OF theit pre-, 2nes,
ent structure. -NelC Ef0s Stseoe
] ham county.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-09-03
4sttPossibIe.

That a remedy made of such conf
mon. simple plants as Hops, Buchu,
Mandrake. dandelion, &C., make so
MANY and such marvellous and won
derflil cures as Hop Bitters do? 1t
must be, for when old and young,
rich and poor Pastor and Doctor,
f.awver and Editor, all testify to
having been cured by them, we
must Believe and doubt no. longer
Post. s0alu
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-09-03

"WnAT a savage a man is when
he is drunk ~ soliloquized Deacon
Ruffies. 4'Yes, father" said ms
son, ''te,o many visits to the par
makes him a barbarian"
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1881-01-22
PLANTERS COLU MN.

M,KAmA, onnu, January l2h, 1881

MhKAuA, OAuu, January l2th, 1891.
In reference to your article Of january lat,
on guano ~ nn auxilinry to tho growth of
augnr cnuoe on these lNlnnds, II may not per
hnpa he known that guano OF orud, phosphate
was triod few years ago on tho table and
bottom lnnds Of Kauai. Nearly three ncrca OF
cane part of forty acre field were treated
with tho phosphate pcnt to the writer M u
favor by the agent of tho American Guano
Company from their Islands. Tho gunno was
of 90 por cont grade, the othcr half being
organic matter, carbonate Of limo, aud about
81 per cent. moisture. The result was quito re-
mnrkablc From the first atart of the plants
M TO maturity, the question was frequently
asked of the writer, whn, caused the difference
in growth of that particular part of the field
from tho rcst
Near 10 ur on the equatorial islands arc
many thousands oi tons of phosphate gnnno,
containing too much carbonate OF lime to war
rant their shipment to Europe. Previous to
the American rebellion cargocs we're annually
shipped TO Georgia for use in cotton ngricnl-
turc since then the phosphate beds OF South
Carolina supply quantity, although they
only range from IL TO II per cent. in phos-
pilates There arc deposits on this island and
the Koloa districts of Kauai that deserve notice
and may perhaps, before long. he of Importance
to the State, showing on rough analysis from
random pieces that they contain n percentage
of phosphate considerably greater than the
South Carolina beds, or even contained in the
exports from the Chinchas - the latter only
averaging II per cent. phosphate. Tho writer
thinks from his own experience that consider
able good can he done among ourselves with n
little attention in checking the fermentation
in old fields by using the debris from the
furnaces, sowing il in the rows after the
young cane 10 about foot high. JOHN Ross
The sugar crop of Louisiana promises ex-
ccllenty. Grinding is now in progress. and
tests show an excess of saccharine matter OF
33l6 per cent. compared with last years cane
The prospects of the Cuban sugar crop con
tinuc excellent, notwithstanding all that has
been said to the contrary, but the crop viii
he somewhat late, because little old cane il
left on the fields.
The sugar crop of Louisiana is partially es.
timated at 237 900 hogsheads, an increase o.
II 900 hogsheads over 1879. The molasses
yield will exceed that of 1879 by $4,000
Uallnna
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1881-01-22
fcommunicated.J
j. A. M.


In a late issue of the Gasette informed
that the Eva road il in "most abominable con-
dition." am sorry to say we have another road
way quite AZ much frequented as that to Eva, and
in quite az "abominable" condition. refer to
the Nuuanu Valley road. Mentioning zen pas
SAINT !" the stocks and stones with which this
apology for road is covered, and which bump
the very vitals out of anyone undertaking a car
rage drive up the valley, and knock TO pieces the
springs of any kind OF vehicle. l would call the
attention of "whom it may concern" TO the
danger OF travelling over said road. Just makai of
the Ice Works there was lately large hole in the
road, which some bright genius has attempted TO
stop with large block OF stone stuck in ON end.
Now, instead Of hole, We have an ugly upright
stone in the very middle Of the road.
Some weeks ago tree was blown down nearly
opposite the residence Of His Ex. w. L. Green. Il
fell with il top reaching To the center Of the road
where 1t has since remained, compelling detour
to pas It. More than three months ago an o6icial
was informed that there was hole In the voodeu
bridge mauka Of His Ex. w. l.. Green's reaidenos
which endangered the limbs, II not the lives, at
travellers A. yet nothing has been done towards
mending this bridge.
A few men judiciously employed might make, IL
not good road up the valley, At least pasaabls
one A TAxrAYn
[Ths stone complalnsd of above juss makai Of
the Ice Work., has been removed siuce our cor
respondent vrote.-ED
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1881-01-22
From Our Hilo Correspondent.

Hno, January Nth, 1881,
EDIToR SATURDAY PREss We have been fav-
ored for several nights of the past week with fine
views of Mauna Loa, and of the end of the only
flow visible Mauna Loa has been quite active.
The flow seems to be more difficult to reach than
formerly. 1t is still quite brilliant. No parties
have been to it, that have heard of, since
my last letter. party whiclfhas since visited the
flow, and the last time reached the three cones,
within fifteen miles of the source a the flow, and
would have proceeded further but for the scarcity
Of water, will start next Monday and make an
other attempt to reach the source
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1881-01-22

The prospects Of the Cuban sugar crop con-
tnue excellent, notwithstanding all that has
been said to the contrary, but the crop will
he somewhat late, because little old cane is
left on the fields.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1881-01-22

The sugar crop Of Louisiana promises ex-
ccllently. Grinding is now in progress. and
tests show an excess of saccharine matter OF
33i6 per cent. compared with last years cane
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1881-01-22

The sugar crop of Louisiana is partially es-
timated at 900 hogsheads an increase OF
II, 900 hogsheads over 1879. The molasscs
yield will exceed that of 1879 by $4,000
,,allnna
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-20

Friends, if you have any more Goods to
buy this season, go to GEO Il. HAaLEY's ;
he has the goods and prices to suit you.
Bear in mind that he keeps complete stock
OF Boots and Shoes. Clothing, Hats and
Caps. Gloves. Trunks, Satchels, Tobaccos,
Cigars. Leather and Findings.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-20

Mr.. John E Erwin, of Harper,s Ferry, a
well>kuowu citizen of this county, aud for
number of years County Assessor, died under
medical treatment in Brook lyn, N. Y, on
Friday. the 9th instant aged 4S years His
remains were taken to Hsrpsr's Ferry aud
Inferred on Monday of last week, with duo
Masonic honors.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-20

Mr. Jas Fl Conklyu continues to run his
portable sawmiI at all seasons. and is pre-
pared To fill orders for bills of lumber OF any
Dimensions desired, on short notice and at
reasonable rates. His clover huller is one of
the best in the Valley, and his services in
~threshiug clover seed may at any time be Sc,
cured by our farmers.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-20
STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA,
County of Jeffarsnn. To. ~
In The County Court, Nopember Term, 1881,
9th Duy).

In The County Court, November Term, 1881,
(4th Dap.
Ats Term of said Court continued and held
the tenth day of November, 1881. -
oIsu Tao District-DanieiH sflebower and Dr. a.
Middlew4y District-John f. shaull, David n.
Jones and Charles T. Littleton.
P9tonac Distriot-JOhn KepliDEer and James
shsphsTd Di.trict--J. II. Hendricks AID Philip
harger's Ferry District and Bolivar d District
Adam Cockrell and John g. cockrell. =
Cbar,,eestown Distriet-Dayenport Wiltshire,
William Bsall aud Robert Chew
The aboye named persons are appointed Road
Surveyors in the diHeten Districts their TENS
Of ONCE TO taEe effect from January ist, 1852 aud
the former Road Surveyors are notified 70 maud
over TO the newly appointed Road satvsyots iii
tools and other property belonging TO tie County,
and the sew Road suryeyors are REQUIRED 10 teS
turn an Of all public properly ii ffisir
hAhase at or oeiore the next p 10 Of tliis Court.
Dec. 10. Iss1-st. free Rres nar;.ts, sa,;x
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-20

The Ladies of the Mt Hope congregation
will give an Oyster Supper at the Mt. Hope
Schools 81 ouse. Tuesday evening, Desem.
Der 27sh-proceeds for the benefit of the
new (Oaklaud) Church Mt that point. The
object is worthy one, and the liberal pa
tronage of the public is solicited.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-20
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-20
GLAaKE ITEMs.-From the Goueiis.r we

GLAaKE IrEMs.-From the Gourter we
copy the following:
A meeting of wonderful interest is in pre-
gress at Marvin's Chapel, in this county.
The congregations are large, and sixty>three
persons have professed religion.
"A special term of our circuit court willbe>
gin on the first Thursday in January. to hear
aud decide the cases prepared for the No.
yember term, which was adjourned
On Monday, Messrs W. Scout aud r. q.
Reichard, executors of Jno Reichard. de.
ceased sold the farm now occupied by Mr..
John A. Childs, situated near Wadesvile.
in this county. to Thos.,J Rinker, of Berke.
ley county, at $50 10 per acre.
large number of persons attended the
raising of barn. on Friday last, at Mr. Chas.
R: Rardesty's. in this county. The barn,
when completed. will be an immense struo.
ture, covering $500 square feet, or more
than one.seyepth of acre of ground, and
contain all the convenieuces for feeding cattle
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-20

WoMA>'s ExrEcIENcE.-Methers 4. danph.
ters should feel alarmed when wearinoss con.
stantly Expresses them. 1T 1 am frstfnl from
exhaustion of vital powers and tue color is fad.
ing from my face, Parker's Singer Tonic give:
quick relief It builds me up and drives away
pain with wonderful certainIy."-BuffaIol lady
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-20

LOST. On Sunday afternoon last, between
the residences of Mr. Jos. Fl yesterday and
Mr. Thomas Frazier, a Gold Pencil The
finder will be literally rewarded by Leaving
it at the Spirit Office.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-20

sLEErLEssSSss. NERVOUSNESS. CAxsor REsr
WELL at night. tired in the morning on risin z,
siuggish, pain in tho back. which arises from the
kidney, With highly coIored urine If allowed TO
stsad to be thick, attended With burning when
Only IS oents. sold BY druggist N. Header
son. Charlestown w Va