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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-06-28
Ben Morrow.

X. b. Morrow, popularity known
as Ben Morrow, and one OF the fam.
lily now famous for their evil deeds
committed In District No. 8, Of this
county, was arrested at Seneca,
Kansas, last week, and brought
back to GAINESVILLE. He Is charged
with the muder of young white
man named Thos. Sly in 1878 and
is also thought TO be implicated in
the murder Of the negro Brown.
We copy the following from the Sen
eca, (Kansas) Courier of the 10th
inst
On Friday last the following tele.
gram was received by Marshal Lar
inner in Sheriff Lohmuller's absence
from town:
CLARKsvILLE, Tenn, June IL, 1883.
Sheriff or Chief Police, Seneca, Kan.--Ar-
rest Ben Morrow for the murder of Tom
Sly, committed here seven years ago. An
swer. X. IL. BURNEY, Atty Gen1.
The arrest was accordingly made
and Morrow lodged in Jail. From
all the information we have been
able to secure the facts in the case
are are about as follows: X. B.
Morrow is about 81 years of age
He came to Kansas about six years
ago from GAINESVILLE, Tennessee.
Has been a man of steady industri-
ons habits, and respected by all. A
year ago last April he married a
daughter of Nathan Ford, first stat
ing to her and the family that just
before leaving Tennessee he had
killed man in self-defense. He
claims that he and his two brothers
were out hunting with two other
brothers named Sly; that Thomas
Sly became intoxicated that the
other Sly and Ben engaged i'm a
gOOd-natured scuffie; that Thomas
drew his knife, declared that they
were fighting, and rushed forward
swearing that he would kill Nor
row; that the others interfered and
tried TO quiet Thomas that he re-
fused to be controlled, and succeed
ed at length in cutting MOrrOW's
hand /; that Morrow then sliced
gun from one of those near by and
shot Tom, infiicting fatal wound /;
that Toms father came and kneel-
ed over the PROSTATE form of his
son and upbraided him for his RASH
ness and folly, told him that he, the
father had often warned him that |
he would some day come to some |
bad end; that Tom died, and Ben
left the country and
that he has repeatedly been urged to |
return and stand trial rs he would |
be acquitted OF all crime. His fa-
Their has urged this, and the letters
are said to be full of expressed piety
as well as regard for Benis welfare. |
father is or has been u
deacon i'm the church in good stand
ing where he lives.
The story of the murder OF Sly AS
lold in the above is altogether diff
ferent from the version generally
given out by the Morrows. Their
tale was that the killing had been
1t is supposed that Sly
Was 'put away" because he knew
100 much about the killing OF
Brown.
Deputy Sheriff w. d. Taylor went
10 Seneca To bring Ben back and
here with him last Friday
evening.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-06-28
The Stock Ordinance.

The board OF Mayor and Alder.
men, in spite of the CHRONICLE's
reinOnstranee and without the fear
of the outraged voter before their
eyes, have decided not to repeal the
stock ordinance, and now the pOr-
cine grunter and the miId-eyed COW
are being banished from the streets.
The CHRONICLES still believes
that the enforcement OF the Ordi-
nance will unjustly and unnecessa-
rily Cypress large class OF our cit.
liens, and we still have faith
enough In the good sense aud hon.
ext purpose of the men who com
pose the Board to believe that il
will yet be repealed when its evil
workings have been fully demon
strated.
We understand that the petition
for the repeal OF the ordinance was
signed by about 48O names, while
the counter petition for its eontin-
uance had only 140 signatures.
This, too, was in the face OF the
fact that the latter petition was
circulated while the former was left
at one place where the signers
sought it instead of its seeking the
signers.
The members OF the Board have
doubtless done what they deemed
best for the public good, but we
believe they will yet have cause to
change their minds.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-06-28

SEVERAL OF the Annual Confer
ences OF the NJ. f. Church, South,
designated last Sunday as suitable
time for the Sunday-schOOls to OBJ
serve the centenary of MethOdism
in America. The Tennessee Confer
ence was among those that selected
this day.
The usual services OF the church
in this city were dispensed with
and the entire morning devoted to
the centenary observance by the
Sunday-schOcl. The principle feat.
ure of the occasion was an address
TO the school from the venerable J..
b. McFerrin, ID. d., OF Nashville.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-06-28
PERSONAL.

/
Hon. ]. A. Mckenzie, Secretary o.
State of Kentucky. was in the city
Wednesday.
Mr.. ]. A. Grant has been quite sick
this week, having had several chills
We trust he will soon be eonvalescent
Mrs. Mary Chadwick OF the South
side, left Thursday morning for visit
to friends in Virginia.
Mrs. Annie Payne and her two
sons, Masters Will and Alex, left
Friday morning for Long Branch,
where they will spend the Summer
Mr.. Archie Thomas, former editor
of the Springfield Record, who went
to Florida some months ago, will
return to Springfield in a few days.
We regret to state that Mr.. Paul
Wyatt, one OF our type-setters, has been
quite sick this week at his home in
New Providence He was however,
some better yesterday morning.
Miss BuIah Settle, the sweet song
ster of GAINESVILLE who has been
teaching music at Fairview Institute,
is spending her vacation with her
sister, Mrs. C. w. Tyler.
Hon. Rufus Rhodes and wife, of
Chicago, H., are on a visit to relatives
in this city. Mr.. Rhodes is looking
well and we are glad to know that he
is prospecting in business in his new
home.
Mr.. M. A. Lowe and wife of Upton.
vile, Tenn, are visiting friends and
relatives ON the SouLhside. Mr.. Lowe
is a native OF this county, and we are
glad to know that he is making his
mark in the profession of law in the
county where he resides.
Mrs. Ella Puryear, with family, re-
turned to her home, Paducah, KY,
"Wednesday, after pleasant visit to
her mother, Mrs. Lucy Atkins. Her
departure is very much regretted
since she takes her interesting daugh.
tors, Misses Annie and Clara.
The friends and former pupils of
Mrs. Mamie Catching will be delight
ed.to learn that she is well pleased with
her new situation in Dover, Tenn,
where she is teaching good summer
class in music. She is delighted with
the kind people by whom she is
surrounded and is the recipient of the
purest hospitality. We wish her a
pleasant time, and will be glad to
welcome her back, as she has by I'M
firing industry and skill made herself
useful to many who are anxious
That their daughters should be taught
music thoroughly.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-06-28

The Democrat of last week con-
tanned the valedictOry OF Mr.. Merritt
Hall who has disposed of his inter
est in the paper to his partner, Mr..
b. M. DeGraffenreid and retires from
the associate editOrship. Mr.. Halls
brief career in journalism bore evil
dence of his adaptabIlity to the
work and his lucid style and clear
cut sentences will be missed by
those who were accustomed TO read
his productions. Mr.. DeGraffen-
reid is young man OF great energy
of character and will no doubt hold
the Democrat up to the reputation
il has heretofore borne.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-06-28
COrbsndale Items.

40 the chronicle:
Mr.. George r. Outlaw aged SO
years, died ON the 2Ist inst. lie
was q member OF McCulloch Lodge
F. & A. M, and / expect the oldest
Mason, if not the oldest man In this
county. learn that he was a char
ter member OF old Tannehill Lodge
at GAINESVILLE years ago.
Mr.. Alex Outlaw has been quite
sick for two weeks, but is some bet
ter and there is hopes Of his recov-
cry.
The wheat harvest now under
way promises to be better than an
average. All other crops are in
good condition, the farmers having
taken advantage Of the dry weather
to kill out the weeds.
There isa cOlored politician IN
this district who rejOices at the
nomination OF Mr.. Blaine Of Spain.
The choice generally Of our peo-
pie Is 4'Bayard & Mcdonald" for
Presidential candidates. with CIeve-
land second. ~sss3...s DALE. -
June Is 1884. aBE <laaS h
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-06-28
Meeting of the Farmers Executive Com
mittee.

Meeting of the Farmers Executive Com
mittee.
The executive committee of the
Farmers Association met Monday
to fix time for the stock exhibition
at the cave and tn transact such
other business Us came before il.
II MAS tlclcrnlinld Ia h.id Ito
stock exhibition on Tuesday and
Wednesday, August ID. and 20,
just before the Russellville Fair,
which begins on August %, and
the State fair at Nashville, wLi-h
begins September 8.
The following committees were
appointed:
On program-W. p. johnson, w.
o. Brandon, C. P. Warfield, G. III.
Slaughter and~M v. ingram. The
members of this committee are ear
nestly requested to meet ut the Sec
retary's Office on Saturday. July I'd
at 10 O'clock, to arrange their work.
On transportation-M. V. Ingram,
G. p. Wartield, Polk Prince, B. r.
Burchett and Bailey Johnson.
10 receive and provide for stock
fOr::exhibition-W. P. Johnson, DIR.
DIP. Sypert, Goe. w. and w. l..
Warfield. We are also requested to
state that all stock from distan.
points must be shipped to Cherry's
Station, as it will not be received
elsewhere. Parties intending to
ship stock should notify G. Ii.
Slaughter or Goe. w. Warfield, at
CherTy's Station, or NJ. v. Ingram.
Sec'y. GAINESVILLE. several days be-
fore shipping.
Cave Committee ON live stock
Ed. Drane, general chairman. with
the following assistants: On horses
]. w. Pardue Oh cattle, Bailey
Johnson GA she.'p. IL. III. MeFall /;
ON hogs, Garland 3rawner.
On agricultural and garden prod
ucts, agricultural implements, etc.,
r. A. Wilson, B. R. Burchett, DIR.
N. l.. Northington, Robt. Edmond
Son.
1t is requested that all those who
were appointed On committees
notify the secretary, so that The
can be Allied in case they
do not accept.
All parties who exp ect TO exhibit
stock of any kind, or who wish TO
,ell stock on that day, are earnestly
TO notify the Secretary al
as early day as convenient Of the
kind Of stock and number OF heal
10 be exhibited or sold.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-06-28

GERHART's CASH STORE car
boast OF an extensive and well ar,
ranged stock OF Dry Goods, Shoes
IAccs, Hosiery. BrOcade Satins,
with a full line OF goods, suitable fOI
town or cOuntry trade. A walk
through his Immense house extend
ing from Franklin to strawberry
Street, will convince the casual OBJ
server at once what perseverance
and enterprise. will accomplish
From his small beginning 10 years
ago, now having largely increased
facilities for handling goods, by
strictly buying for cash, he can as
sure his increasing large trade that
he will continue To give satisfaction
as heretofore. 80 Franklin street OPP
posite Kincanncn, Son & Co.
May, 10, 3 m
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-06-28
Capt. John ". Merton.

Can't. John w. Morton has sew
cred his connection with the Spirit
of the Farm. lie states his reason
for such action in the following:
"Learning that II few Of the oli-
rectOrs and others financially Inter.
ted in the success Of the paper, be-
lieve that the announcement Of my
determination TO vote for Judge
Ried is damaging il in certain sec
tions and with n certain class Of
people, aud personally wishing the
Spirit Of the Farm the greatest
prosperity, / shall not be an object
of embarrassment TO any one !;
therefore, respectfully tender my
resignation as general agent,to take
effect from date"
We hope that "the directors and
Others financially interested" labor
ed under an ERRONEOUS impression
and believe they did. II would
certainly be a sad reflection on the
farmers OF Tennessee TO think that
they could be influenced in their
subscription 10 an agricultural pa
per by any such consideration.
In our opinion the newspapers OF
the State have made themselves
unnecessarily meddlesOme in this
matter. Capt. Morton is a private
and has the right Of a
freeman to vote for whom he pleas
Is. The effort to throw mud at him
because he announced his intention
to support Ried for Governor is
He has been partic-
ular to state that he has no. changed
his politics, but is influenced by an
intimate and lifelong personal
Our acquaintance with
Capt. Morton enables US to say that
he is a thorough gentleman, and IL
he had gone over body and soul to
the Republicans We would have no
cause to alter that opinion. We
will always fight the Republican
party and have nothing for it but
the bitterest opposition, but the
spirit of persecution on account Of
political opinion finds no endorse
ment from the CHRONICLE. 1t Is
The neanest thing that crawls.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-06-28
FOR CONGRESS-.

TTNHOS. L. DODD.-We are authorized 70
announce Hon. THOs. L.. DoDD, OF Dal-
sron1 tha sixth Congressional District. SUD-
iect TO the action OF a Democratic COnven-
ton.
Joseph f. WASHINGTON.-We are au :
II thOriEed to announce JOSEPH T. ASH
TS6TOS. of Robertson county, candidate
for Congressman from this Dlstrlci, snDlecI
~ the acti0n 81 the Democratic nominating
Convention.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-06-28

Mr.. M. V. INGRAM, wishes US to
state that he was not the author OF
any sensational dispatches sent, to
daily papers, from tins city concer-
ming the Morrow case. He says
that he was careful to detail the ex-
act facts. without colOring. i'm all
dispatches that he sent. Mr.. In
gram also thinks that the CHRoNI-
Gle draws its picture OF the Morrow
gang and their evil doings rather
mild, and he detailed to US numer.
Gus suspicious circumstances which
might lead to the belief that their
crimes are more extensive than
have been found out. The CHRON-
ICLE has published only such news
in regard to the Morrows as it knew
to be facts, and has tried to correct
as far as was in its power exagera-
ted rumOrs growing out of published
statements which no one knew to
be facts.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-06-28
The Southern Exposition.

The original design Of the South
ern Exposition at Louisville Ken
lucky, Was to gather under one r,Of
the typical products Of Kentucky
and her sister Southern States. In
its success our people are almost as
much interested as those of Ken
lucky, from the fact that whatever
tends to advance her interests can
not fail TO effect Us favOrably also.
The Exposition will be splendid
medium, If we desire to use it,
through which to advertise the
great capacities of this State, aud
we earnestly hope some action will
be taken by our citizens looking to
a representation with little ex.
ertion on their part, All exhibit of
our mineral, agricultural, and man.
ufacturing products can be collected
and sent to Louisville, which will
repay a thOusand-foid all the ex-
pense connected Herewith.
The Exposition will a=suredly he
n success, there is no question but
that the attendance will be largely
in excess of last year, when ii reach
ed 10000. 1t has gone ahead OF Ali
others in the character of its Art
Gallery and Music. This year the
former will, il possible, be more at
tractive than before, and the fact
that Cappa and Gilmore will again
furnish the music is itself guaran-
tee of its tone. The Live Stock Ex-
hlbit will secure an immense at
1t ia stated that at one
time there will be shown a colIec-
ton of horses whose aggregate value
will exceed $I,OOO,OOO. No other
Stale but Kentucky can produce an
such as this. -t
The management this year under
the direction OF Bennett IL. Young,
President, is live one, and guar
antee that everything will be done
which energy, and skill public spirit
will require.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-06-28

Mr.. J.G. joseph, kindly per.
mitted an organization Of young
people known as sour Club" to
meet at his residence Wednesday
evening and enjoy themselves in u
dance. A nice baud Of music was
provided for the occasion and re-
freshments were served about IL
O'Clock. The large lawn in front OF
the residence WAS Illuminated with
Japanees lanterns and afforded 1t
fine place for prOnIenading.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-06-28

WHEN the 1. A. Il T., railroad is
completed through Dickson county,
its assessed property i'm the county
will exceed $I.OO0,O0 The taxes
on this amount, with the interest on
the bonds OF the company which
the county is asked to subscribe for,
will put big pile in the treasury
and relieve the people from taxa.
ton.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-06-28

THE following Magistrates will
be entitled to seats IN the County
Court the Ist Monday in July:
w. A. Marshall, J. A. ROllOw, J.
l.. Killebrew, II. S. Payne, III. II.
Rogers, g. I'll. Slaughter, VIM. G.
Smith, /. p. Howard, Il. III. Gibbs.
f. NJ. NoIen, j. B. Williams. S. A.
Caldwell, r. ID. Read, j. r. steele,
A. r. Wilson, George Smith, Jas.
Wyatt, RObt. EdmOndson, j. NJ.
Swift, r.. III. McFalI, w. b. Dunbar
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-06-28

THE beautiful home OF Mr.. John
w. FaxOn on Franklin street be-
yond Seventh, ia this city, is adver-
tised i'm this ISSUE to be sold at pub
lie auction Saturday, July the 9Th,
unless sold before that time private
ly. There is no more desirable
place about GAINESVILLE than this.
The house Is large and cornmo-
dious brick structure built after the
most approved style Of architecture,
and has all the modern cOnvenien-
ces. 1t is surrounded by a beauti-
full lawn with fine shade trees, and
has good garden and quantity
of good fruit. Read the advertise
ment.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-06-28
Excursion No. 2.

The second excursion party over the
l., A. & T. r. r took q pleasant trip
into the country Wednesday afternoon.
The train started from the lower
Providence pike at $50 o'clock and
was soon moving along at a lively rate
beyond Red river. The shower in
the early part of the afternoon had
cooled the atmosphere, and that Cir
cumstance added greatly to the pleas
ure of the trip. The scenery along
this road at many places is really good,
very high hills being on one side and
Red river valley on the other. At this
particular season of the year the woods
and fields are beautiful, and very re-
freshing to a person who don't get out
of town often. The train moved
along as smoothly as a sleigh on ice,
but some of the passengers showed
signs of nervousness when it glided
over high trestles or turned sharp
curves around precipice. Expert
enced travellers won't laugh at this
when they learn that the kind of
palace cars used on this occasion were
open fats, and the cushioned couch
es on which the passengers reposed
were common crOss-ties.
Judge Smith informed us that q
large number OF hands under the SUI
perintendencc of Mr.. Ed Partridge,
an experienced railroad builder, will
be put to laying the track right away,
and the work will be pushed ahead
with all the speed possible. He
hopes to bring to the GAINESVILLE
market large portion of the Chris
tan county grain crop. The rails
have been laid to a point just beyond
the residence of Mr.. 7. d. Leonard.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-06-28

DURING the extremely warm
weather OF the past week a great
many GAINESVILLE people have spent
the time at Dunbar's Cave and
Idaho Springs. The cool air that
comes from the Cave continually
makes IL a delightful place when
the weather is warm, the large
aIcove at the entrance afFording an
abundance OF room to sit in.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-06-28

Rev. II. l.. Moody will occupy
the pulpit at the Presbyterian
church next Sunday morning and
DIR. Shearer in the evening. DIR.
Price will preach to the Methodist
congregation at the Academy Sun
day morning and Rev. Mr.. Moody
at night.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-06-28

WORK on the Greenwood Avenue
pike will be begun Monday and
pushed actively To completion, the
requisite amount OF money having
been subscribed for the purpose
Pat Sullivan has the contract for
grading and John COnroy will SUI
perintend the melting.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-06-28

In some parts of this county it has
been reported that was once cleo.
ted 10 the office OF County Trustee,
and refused to accept the Office when
elected. This report is not true. 1t
will be remembered that in 1876
there were no candidates for the
Office of County Trustee, tut there
were q number of votes cast for Mr..
r.. ID. MoseIey and few for myself.
Mr.. MOseley received a majority of
the votes cast and, of course, was
elected to the Office.
II. HI. PICKERING.
June %, I884-2w.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-06-28

Paint Your House with Economy
Paint, because it is the best, because
you can get any shade, because IL is
cheapest, because you can get any
quantity, because every can N
guaranteed, and because you do
your own painting. Owen Il Moore
sole agents.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-06-28

THE third quarterly meeting for
the Methodist church In Clarksviile,
will embrace Sunday July 9th the
ReY. ]. A. Orman officiating. Love
feast will be held Friday, July 4th,
at $40 p. m; quarterly conference
at the Academy. Monday, July 9TH
at $40 p. N.