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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-12-06

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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-12-06
Pittsburgh Coal !!
The Asua!sa Lila Association, Of Virginia
HOME OFFICE, Stanton, Va.
Gen. John Echols, Pres,
Hugh M. McIlhany. Sec.,
T. G. Morton, GenI. Ag't.

This popular life insurance company has
just opened business in Tennessee and offers
inducements to its citizens that no other
company has ever done. 1t combines the
security of the old stock companies with
the cheapness of the assessment plan. You
do not shave to die to win"in this company.
No negroes are insured; none but healthy
white males between the ages of Is and 90
being admitted. No risks are taken in the
extreme Southern States, nor in the malari-
GUS sections of Tennessee, Kentucky and
South Carolina In IL months there have
been only two assessments, both of which
have been paid in full. All policies are
guaranteed for their full amount.
Prof. Sam1. J. Cofman has been appoint
ed agent for GAINESVILLE and Mr.. Gopher
Smith for Montgomery county. These gem
tlemen will take pleasure in giving any in
formation desired as to the plan and opera
tons of the company. Among others who
are insured in this company we refer to j.
s. Neblett, T. j. Munford, Rev. P. A. Fits,
Prof. s. ]. Coffman, Maj. Thos. F. Henry
and Col. T. M. Atkins.
GEO. B. EXALL, State Agent,
Sept. 20, I8S4.-tf
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-12-06
New Hay For Sale.

We have TT NOTIFY, CL.OvEB aud nearly
all kinds OF Hay for sale, loose or In bale.
Price reasonable. Address through the
I'D. NEBLErr 4 BRO,
ne 2S-tf Ciarksvlle, Team.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-12-06

Office at residence, two doors west of
Cumberland Presbyteisan church ,on Frank
lin street. Sept. 20, 1SS4.-3m
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-12-06
Harper,s Periodicals.

PER YEAR:
Connecticut western news., 1884-01-02
A SEQ Biblical Prize.

The publishers of Rutledge's Monthly offer 12 valuable rewards in their Monthly for January, among which is the following:
 We will give S2O to the person telling us how many times the word Bethlehem occurs in the New Testament scriptures (not the new revision) by January 10, 1884. Should two or more correct answers be received, the reward will be divided. The money will be forwarded to the winner January 15 Persons trying for the reward must send 20 cents in silverino postage stamps taken) with their answer, for which they will receive the February Monthly, in which the name and address of the winner of the reward and the correct answer will be published and in which several more valuable rewards will be offered. Address RUTLEDGE PUBLISHING COMPANY. Easton, Penna
Connecticut western news., 1884-01-02

Rose Terry Cooke, entitled The Two Mrs Fuckers, which one might perhaps criticise, but q description of which should not be attempted by m ungifted pen.
 The chinks between the lectures were filed in by interesting discussions on various topics, as well as to q fine display of fruits and seeds under the care of State Pomologist Augur.
 Gov Waller presided Ut one session and took the opportunity to make a short speech on the farmers prospects. It was neatly wor,led and did very well for one unfamiliar with his subject.
 The whole proceedings were suggest ive-they started ones thoughts, set the brain at work more actlvely-and If this hurried and condensed report shall perform in small measure the same mission in the minds of some of the farmer readers of the NEWS who did not go to Waterbury, it will not have been printed i'll vain. x*#
Connecticut western news., 1884-01-02
The Douglas Libra

We understand that large number
 of new hooFs have just been added to
 the Douglas library in Canaan and it
 seems a proper time to urge the Canaan ties to renewed interest in this institu- | tiOn.
 Some of us seem inclined to forget that this library of nearly 2000 volumes | IS an established fact and that great benefits to the town ought to spring 1 from it.
 | No town in the immediate vicinity has such large public library as this and every year adds to it's value and usefulness. We urge the inhabitants of Canaan to avail themselves of the privi- lege of drawing books. The payment | of 25 cents gives n person a life mem bership, and five cents entities each member to draw books at the monthly meeting. There is already in the libra rv good variety of standard books of all kinds and it seems as though all tastes l could be gratified, unless it be the de- prayed and vicious.
 The managers do not propose to in- troduce any books of questionable char acter or any mere trash while they seem by no means to be narrow or rigid in thelf selections.
 Let us, if we wish to become familiar with some of the best story writers of modern times, choose the works of Thackeray, Dickens, George Eliot. Will liam Black. Mcdonald, w. D. Howell and G. W. Cable, or if we want books on popular science here are Proctnr's Mvs- teries of Time and Space, A World of Wonders. Comparative Zoology, Ragna- rok, or if books of travel charm us we may have Mark Twain's Life on the Mississippi, Cruise of the Yacht Sun beam, Japanese Fairy World. For those interested in biography, there are tho Life of Mrs Prentiss, Daniel Webster and the very interesting autobiography of Dr Dewey, while lovers of history will be sure to find such works as Greens Readings from English history and the Making of England The boys and girls who have any taste for good | reading las they ought to have) will find l among many others, n round dozen of | stories, Hoosier Schoolbov, Tinkham Brothers Tide Mill and Kellog's books.
 Indeed we can all find something to ! please us in history, poetry, story or science and surely there is no better way to make the community not only intelligent and cultivated, but prosper ous in the best sense than by scattering broadcast good books in every house. hold.
Connecticut western news., 1884-01-02
COURT NE syS.

The trial of the case of Samuel Rob-
 bins against the estate of George Coffing | deceased. late of Salisbury. which has
 occupied tha attention of Judge | Andrews and a jury at Iitchfield for a
 portion of this week. was one Ot unusual interest. Mir Coffing, during his life
 time, and Mir Robbins were largely | interested and engaged together in
 managing the iron manufacturing and
 mining interests of northwestern Con
 nerticut and southwestern Massachn
 Setts In 1869, three years before the tleath of Mir George Coffing, Mir Robbins soil and transferred to Mir George Coffiug large block of stock in the Hunts Lyman Iron company for S50,- GOO, upon which Mir Robbins claimed that only $10.0O0 had been paid. and he brought suit against the administrators for this balance, and a claim of about SS. GOO upon note. The defendants plead payment in George Coffing's life time, ,disallowance by the administrators several years before the suit was brought, and the general statute of limitations ''that the cause of action did not accrue within six years next before commencement of the action" 4 judgment was rendered in favor of Mir Robbins for S76. .43S. 35. The question arising upon the statute of limitations will undoubtedly go to the supreme court for final decision. Gov R. ID. Hubbard of Hartford. John S. Beach of New Haven and A. T. Roraback of Canaan appeared for MT Robbins. Hon c. F. Perkins of Hartford, Judge James Huntington of Woodbury and Judge Warner and son of Salisbury for the Coffing estate.
 On Thursday judgment of about S3,000 was rendered in favor of Mrs Thompson, formerly of s ,lisbury, upoa an appeal from commissioners. Rora back and Huntington for Mrs Thomp- son, Fenn and Williams for the defence. -Haffo7'd Courant, Dee. p.
Connecticut western news., 1884-01-02

The symptoms are moisture, like precipitation, intense itching, increased by scratching. very distressing, partic- ularly at night, seems as if pin-worms were crawling in and about the rectum ; the private parts are sometimes affected. If allowed to continue very serious re- suits may follow "SWAYNES OINT- MENT is q pleasant, sure cure. Also tor Tetter, Itch, Salt Rheum, Scala Head, Erysipelas, Barbers' Itch, Blotch- es, all sealy, crusty Skin Diseases. Sent by mail for 50 cents; boxes S1.25, lin stamps). Address, DIR SWAYNE & SON, Philadelphia, Pa. Sold by Drug gists.
Connecticut western news., 1884-01-02

MT Frank Holt of North Norfolk lost three arces of Havana tobacco by the frost on the 3d of last September. He could not save leaf of it and the stalks still stand in the field. With the damage by hail and frost last season no wonder tobacco brings high price.
Connecticut western news., 1884-01-02
A Grent Discovery.

That is daily bringing joy to the homes of thousands by saving many of their dear ones from an early grave. Truly is Dr Kings new discovery for consumption, coughs, colds, Asthma, bronchitis, hay fever, loss of voice, tickling in the throat, pain in side or chest and any disease of the throat and lungs positive cure. Guaranteed. Trial bottles free at W H Camps drug store. Large size Sl.
Connecticut western news., 1884-01-02
Ladies Who tsIont.

What great number there are how uncomfortable it makes them it Is almost impossible for those afflicted to enjoy life. In my private practice 1 have always found sulphur bitters to be the best remedy. All who are thus troubled should use it. MRs DR CHILDs, Boston.
Connecticut western news., 1884-01-02
Advertisements.
DIVIDEND NO. O5
NOTICE.

TNHE County Commissioners for Lltchaeld \ County II meet at their room III the iail hrildiug iu llrtftlh "u line Tth, StlI and lath days nf November lS-3 Aisu "n Ilte lsi Tuesday ui pach munth thereafter at o'clock m for the purpose of acting un applications or licenses, receiving reports oi prosec1tipR AgentsAnd transacting other County business. Applicants for hcenses will be required to appear in person before the Board.
 Bonds must bear the same date IS the license.
 LYMAN DUNSING,l
 JOS. F. CALHOUN, County Com'rs.
 R. A. SHERMAN.
 Litchhcld Octnl,er IT, 1888. Ilw
Connecticut western news., 1884-01-02

We warrant these organs for ten years. you are thinking of buying either Piano or Organ give us a call or send for terms and prices,as We will give you q better organ or piano than you can get elsewhere for the same money. Organs with genuine Swiss Bell attachment, spec Ialty. Address,
 J. M. KELLOGG. Gen. ARt. Cornwall, Cor or T, ], BuswoHTH, West Cornwall Conn. tfsupi
Connecticut western news., 1884-01-02

Arrive rom Southdeld, Mill River and Clay ton at 9:15 on arrival of train. Close at 1PM, or on arrival of train.
 A. T. RORABACK. T. Nj.
Connecticut western news., 1884-01-02

On Monday, December IT, people crossed the Connecticut river on the ice at Hartford and Glastonbury.
Connecticut western news., 1884-01-02
Itching Plies symptom. una Gu,

NJ. D's. recommend Rice & Cos eclectic liniment and pills.
Connecticut western news., 1884-01-02
Special Notices.

advertisements ,riH be inserted under H,is hedd Gt he .fOdo,riHg rates. - 7trO ceids trord foI' edch insertion no advertisement tdLeH for less han 25 ceHtS aud cdSh must dccOnipdnl he order.
Connecticut western news., 1884-01-02
NOTICE.

TNHE Annual meeting of the Stockholders of L The National Iron BanK for the election of Directors for the cnsuing year and for the transaction of any other business proper tu rome before sad meeting wlll be held in rhoir Banking House at Falls Village, Conn, on Tuesday, January s, 1881, at 10 o'clock, a m.
 DWIGHT F. DEAN, Cashier
 Falls Village. Conn, Dec 10. 4w
Connecticut western news., 1884-01-02

Having thoroughly examined the oriebrst. d Ithaca Organ, can tttiiiy Ia itr superiority # workmanship, purity and volume of tone, Ahieh characteristics mako these instruments stand unsurpassed. C. M, HALL.
 West Cornwall, July Q. 1888.
Connecticut western news., 1884-01-02

Have tried the Ithaca Organ. hayo sol. lom found iis equal for sweetness and power. The Hun bass is especially fine for church purposes. pBuTfHsoR M NJ. EI1.Is.
 "Ellis Famtly.h Giving musical entertainments through the United States.
Connecticut western news., 1884-01-02
50 PIECES M0QUGttG VGIVGtS

Beautiful Patterns with Borders to match for Drawing Rooms. Libraries. Chambers, Halls, and Dining Rooms, at the unprecedented low price of
Connecticut western news., 1884-01-02
Miscellaneous Aod'tS. Buy the Best!
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 EAvoRITIs gsn.r.. While We sell ali makes of Pianos & Organs we call special atteIiion to the < ITHACA 3. ORGANS } and celebrated Slirir and 5omd. man < Gray Pianos.
 These Instruments, having net only taken first premiums at our state and county fairs, but the highest premium over every oth American nanufac. ture at the Paris Exposition in 1878.
 We select a few testimonials from the large number We are daily receis ing;
 Having fully tested the Ithaca Organ. ws Ind tanr ideal of perfect instrument. The Rl,Hy,r has remarkable control Of its powtr. Tho movement is prompt, the tone tiph and lull, We have tried several kinds but found nnnc Co equal this 1t ia Q pleasure Co urs go complete hn instrument
 Mn and MRs ". SpALDwtN,
 Pastor Of ConRt egHtiOuhl church. North C"rhNRll, July 10, iAss,
 -o- Having tested the Ithaca Organ I consider Il the best in the mArkpt, well balanced n lone and onnplingi both ways tho player hes the whole power Of the instrument I m

Having tested the Ithaca Organ consid, 2 h the best in the markpt, well balanced n tone and coupling; both ways tho player ht . %he whole power of the instrument. m glad to testify to she merits of this organ,
 O, w. EVERETT,
 orgsnist ot Congregational church. Ellsworth. Conn, July ii, isss.
Connecticut western news., 1884-01-02
$1.25 Per Yard !! $1.25 Per Yard 1!

These goods are made fast backs and will not sweep of from the face hke many of the Moquette Carpets, but are enduring for eon- atHnt hard wear, lt will pay q long Journey to visit our establishment and see this line Of goods. AL TWO DOLLARS per yard they would DE CHEAP. You that want for imme. diate or anticipated usc should not let thisup- portunity pass. We havo put price far be. low what they wonld bring, but are disposed Co give the bargain of the year. Come Ri once II you wish to secure beautiful carpet At half value.
Connecticut western news., 1884-01-02
CANAAN, CONN, WEDNESDAY, JAN. ?, 1884.
CANAAN POST OFFICE.

MAILS arrive and close at the Canaan Pos MI Oficc. Canaan, Aug. G, 1882
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-08-25
"A GALLANT INpIANIAN.

A Man of True MettIe In the twentieth
Volunteers Who Cast Glory on the State.
The Fortress Monroe correspondent of the
Philadelphia Inquirer, under date Of Aug IL,
1862, wrote:
While among the wounded on the State Of
Maine, yesterday, we stopped by the stretcher OF
a fine-looking fellow and inquired about his
wounds "Shot through the shoulder sir, bones
broken, but am getting along very we'll 10 yo4
think they will put me ashore hereW replied
that as his wound was SO severe, thought he
would be sent North, and probably he might be
so disabled as to require discharge. On no,
sirl I don't want discharge; want to go back
to my regiment as soon as can; want to have
another chance at the rebels. Nv hat
regiment do you belong tor Twentieth
Indiana he replied, Nbut you have
not heard of us among so many other regiments
we were the only sHoosier' regiment in the
weeks battle before Richmond, but we did our
work in the rear guard and whipped the rebels
every time they attacked u.s." Said !, Your
State is raising eleven new regiments and six
batteries more for the war" Is sheg knew 1T!
knew it! God bless the Hoosier Staten he ex-
claimed, while his eyes lighted up with. fresh
fire and his wan, emaciated face flushed with
blood quickened into action 4. knew it, sir;
there will never be any need of drafting IN In
diana. We went into this war to save the
Union, and every man in our State will volun-
teer to uphold the old stars and stripes and
crush out this rebellion
Finding that he was becoming too earnest for
his welfare, and preceiving that he was nearly
exhausted by excitement grasped his hand and
bid good-by He was true type of the noble
men from the West. His regiment numbered
some $50 men when it left Norfolk for the Army
Of the Potomac, well-drilled healthy and hearty.
They reached the front two weeks before the
terrible battles beginning with the 25th of June.
In their first fight they lost 138 men killed and
wounded, in twenty minutes time, yet nothing
has ever been said of the valor of this Indiana
regiment. After the seven days battles, the
regiment mustered 500 men out of $50. At one
time they checked whole rebel bridgate, and,
unassisted finally charged and routed it with
the bayonet They nearly finished two entire
regiments of the enemy belonging to Georgia
and North Carolina.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-08-25
FRANK JAMES.
The Bandit Invited to Missouri Fair as q I
Distinguished Guest.

The Bandit Invited to Missouri Fair as a
Distinguished Guest.
Moberly Special to the st. Louis Globe Democrat
1t has been vaguely limited for the last few days
that Col. Frank James, Mssouri's idolized lord
and fondled pet, would be in Moberly and take
part in our fair festivities, which commence
here Sept g. but nothing definite was known
until this evenings issue of the Monitor CON
tanned the following letter, written by the ex
bandit and addressed to Mr. E. e. Samuels, a
relative of James, and a resident of Huntsville,
county seat of Randolph county:
INDEPENDENCE, Mo-, Aug 10, 1884.
Messrs Samuels and Haworth, Huntsville NO.:
Gentlemen-After thinking the matter over several
days, have made up my mind to accept your invita-
ton, and will with my family, visit your fair in
Moberly, commencing on the 9th of September. Re-
spectfully, FRANK JAMES.
Even this laconc paragraph was regarded as a
joke and to obtain the true facts Globe Demo
crat reporter sought an interview with Mr.. VIM
Wight, secretary of the fair association, and pre-
sented the following faring poster to his gaze
FRANK JAMES
WILL BE AT
THE MOBERLY FAIR
WITH HIS
CELEBRATED HORSES
During the entire week,
and assist in starting
the races.
Mr.. Wight's eyes dilated as he perused the
document, but he said, in answer to a question,
that the Colonel would be here during the fair.
How about starting the racesp
20, well, he will be at the fair and attend to
his horses the same as any other gentleman"
Bills have been printed as above and circu-
lated by the association though they are some
what scarce in this immediate vicinity.
One of the stockholders remarked to your cor
respondent, this afternoon that the Colonel had
several warm friends in this city as has also his
wife, and that they would visit Moberly during
the fair more on this account than any other
But" he continued, Frank will exhibit his
horses as advertised
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-08-25

make men wonder and women envious. That's
the way to tel about a woman in the water, if
you want to 10 it up in the fashionable way, if
you want 70 please the woman who bathes
and the peoplb who have to read about her be-
cause they can't nave the greater pleasure of
seeing her, But revolt against all this has set
in, and it will not be long till you don't hear
much Of the pretty female bathers by the sea-
The humbug of the fashion has become so APP
parent that sensible women are turning their
faces against It 1t has finally. been discovered
that even fashion can't diyest public bathing of
some very Objectionable features The crowd
OF on-lookers, vulgar and curious, became too
great. 1t was discovered that a bathing suit 60
be pretty, had to reveal woman's anatomical
eonhguratlon with too much exactness to es-
cape criticism from the best people Unless
the bathing suit was pretty no woman wanted
to wear it The idea Of comfort and convenience
did not have so much, to do with its design
as the idea of attrachyeness. Another inn
portant point was to keep the bathingsui from
getting wet. No ingenuity has ever yet been
able to devise bathing suit that looks as well
IN the water as it does on the dry land. Hence
a great many ladies would put on their bathing
suits and hop about on the sand or 90 down and
paddle In the water when it was not deep enough
to drown mouse, and, after following this di-
version for the prescribed time, go back to their
bath houses to be clothed in their more seemly
hablhments. However innocent girl might be
in doing this, and doubtless, they generally
were entirely So it did not look well to the faith
ers, brothers, lovers and the elderly ladies'
These latter saw and felt what the wicked world
was making out of q fashionable freak and they
stra1ghtway began to protest What success
they have had is readily attested by the falling
off at Long Branch and the other society resorts
| in the number and character of female bathers
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-08-25
!. Gsneral Grand wrItlng Hlstory.

st. James's 1London) Gazette.
General Grant, since illfortune befell him in
his stock broking enterprise is reported to be de
voting himself to literature. Spending the sum
mer in his seaside cottage, be is engaged in
writing history Of the siege of Vicksburg the
operations of which, through obstacles such as
would have defeated the resolution Of most men,
he brought to a successful issue by dint of
dogged perseverance A vivacious account of
the siege of Vicksburg has already been given in
the autobiographical memoirs of General Sher
man, who was one of Grants most efficient and
Jealous subordinate commanders; but its history
from the pen of the resolute, self contained tao
turn man who was the master spirit of it,
should possess unique interest 1t is said that
General Grant will follow this work with an &C
count Of that swift, momentous campaign which
ended-campaign and struggle simultaneously
in Lees surrender at Appomattox Courthouse.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-08-25
THEY NAMED IT ST. JOHN.
A Bawliug Babe on . Street Car Creates .
Disturbance and Finds Name.

A BawIiug Babe on Street Car Creates a
Disturbance and Finds a Name.
New York Mail and Express.
A crowded Third avenue street car was going
up town yesterday afternoon, when a lady and a
gentleman with baby in his arms got aboard at
Canal street. The gentleman was given seat
and almost Instantly the infant gave vent to
screams suggestive of collie or cruel pin The
father tried in vain to quiet the child, and finally
handed it over to the mother.
''Tum to its muddy!n said she, taking the child
Massey ole papa to tease baby. Sail mamma
whip papa2 'Es see sail. y
The child was not to be quieted by this baby
talk, however and yelled, if possible, more loud
ly than before.
TITS PIN said an old lady opposite. care
full search failed to locate such a cause and the
baby continued to bawl.
The child is hungry said a gentleman seat
ed next the mother; anybody can see that
An old lady then came forward from the other
end of the car and said to the poor, excited
mother: My dear child, am not mother, but
an old maid still think the baby wants drink
of water, nothing more.
The car had just reached Cooper Institute
and hearing the old maids remarks, the father
jumped off the car and snatched up a tin dipper
of oatmeal water there on hand for the use of
the drivers and conductors and gave the baby
drink. Instantly it's cries ceased and it began to
laugh and crow.
Didn't / tell your said the old maid; ssCold
water will do for children sometimes what all
things else fail to accomplish
"Ohl am SO glad, said the mother for we
are taking baby to be christened,p
YES, spoke up the happy father, and as we
have been at loss for a name for him, suggest
that we call him St. john because of his fond
ness for cold water.