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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-06-13
PRAYER ANSWERED.
The Results Which Rewarded the Faith of
Kentucky Man.
The following explains itself:

kentucky Man.
The following explains itself:
GREENsBURG, MAY 10, 1885.
Dear Sir-Providence ordained that
/ should have one fifth of the capital
prize in the Louisiana State Lottery
for the month of May, and | have de-
posted my ticket (One-fifth OF ticket
No. 81 ,258, with r. E. Kirk, banker at
Lebanon, KY, for collection. | do
not look upon this sudden change in
my financial affairs as mere turn Of
the wheel of fortune. ] believe as
firmly as / live that it was a direct
answer to my prayers. | made what
we Catholics call "novena," and | did
not doubt but that ii would come. |
have long prayed to our Lord to give
me money enough to make home in
some locality where / could practice
my profession (the law and be near
priest and church. | have never
had the means at my disposal, for |
have had to struggle with an adverse
fortune all my life, but never for q
moment did doubt that my. prayers
for this favor would be answered. /
have been married for a year. The
day l expressed the money to you for
my tickets april l4) WAS the annivers-
airy of my wedding day. married
most estimable young lady from Can
ada at Lebanon KY, on April IA, 1894,
and on April II, 1885. expressed to
you the money for my tickets from
the Salne-place in which | was mar
ried. told you above that | desired
to go where could practice my pro-
fession and begin life comfortably and
easily. now have it in my power,
thanks he TO God, tos do so, and will
buy me home mt Los Angeles, Cal,
rent me law Office, buy me a good
library, and work with s.much energy
as heretofore.
ann thirty-iive years of age, and
have always been poor. Now, by the
goodness Of God, l am able to crafty
my ambition, and to do something, too,
for charity. That the Louisiana State
Lottery is honest and conducted by
honorable, high-minded men, am
so grateful for it all that hardly know
what to say. | would love very much
to meet you, and hope some day to
have that pleasure.
Wishing you every success, | am
your sincere friend,
SAM. F. SPENCER.
To M. A. Dauphin, New Orleans, La.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-06-13
CIarksViIIe Wholesale Market
BY CRUsMAN HOWARD

| CORRECTED BY CRUSMAN & HOWARD
sUGAR-Cut Loaf, Crushed, Powdered and
Graduated, T1z9I0c; Clarified, 619@712 cts
MoLASiSEs-N New Orleans, % to CSC sor-
ghum, none in market.
! SYRUP-25c to &c.
COFFEE-We quote Rio, to Is; Java,
| 2215 to 35c.
SALT-Kanawha, bushel bbls.. 81 so; by
FLOUR-Superfine, SO 70 TO 90; Extra,
81 Is to rs; Choice or Fancy. 81 IS to Is;
Patent Process, SIS rs to 80.
STAR CANDLES-I5 to Ice.
WHISKY-Common country, 81 O09I 20;
bestbrands Robertson county, 81 % to 90.
RICE-Carolina, to sc.
SOAP-Bar. 41z97c.
OILS-Coal off, 13c; lard oil, SO99Oc lin
seed oil, raw, zoe; boiled, 73c,
TURPENTINE-Spirit 36c.
VARNISH-Copal,S 81 90; Japan, 9OC.
PUTrY-4c
GLAsS-Window, sxlO. 81 Is per box; IO1
PoWDER-Ride. "a OO@s4 so per keg;
sARDfNEs~ 81 90 per dozen /;
French. 81 IS TO 81 90 per doz.
MACKEREIrNo. per bbl., $40 90 to ii o
kits, Nos: !, and 3, 75c to 81 25
BLACKING-25@50c per dozen.
NAIIS-S2 80. Steel So 20.
IRON-Kentucky. 214c; Tennessee, SC.
RQPE-ll@l5c
COLA RS-S5 30 to II 90 per dozen.
HA NESS so to 10 90 per dozen.
AXES-Sl0 90 to II 90 per dozen.
ORCHARD GRASS-$l IS TO 81 Is.
BLUE GRASS-SI % to 81 so.
TIMOTHY SEED-SI 60 to 81 70.
CLOVER SEEDS % to s. 50.
RED Tops TO soc.
SHOT-Sl 80 a l 70.
CAPS40tG5oc per 200.
OYSTERS-l and ID. cans, 81 l09I 80.
CHEESE-Prime factory, SGl5.
The following are the prices paid here at
this date for country produce:
PORK-none.
BACON to TIC.
LARD-.79S.
TALLOW-5 cts.
PEANUTS-5O @ COO per bushel.
GINSENG-SI . to 40.
BEESWAX--l5 to lSc.
FEATHERS-new. 35 to 40c.
FEANS-NaFy 70cal 20 per bu.
i'EAS-5Oc to 81 so.
EGGS-Retailing Is TO l5c per doz. From
wagon IL a lie per. dozen.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-06-13
Tho River Jordan.

When we reached the Jordan l dis
covered that / had travelled all these
thousand miles TO view as foul a stream
as courses its way through any country
ON Garth Indeed, We would scarcely
apply the term river to stream eight
feet wide and less than ten feet deep
with q current as swift as 6 mill-race
Moreover, the mosquitoes were so pes
tiferous that to dip in the Jordan, as
some sentimental travellers insist upon
doing, would be to invite condition of
the body resembling scarlet fever
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-06-13
From the Dissect,ng Room.

I have taken Swifts Specific for
blood poison contracted at a medical
college at dissection, while | was a
medical student. Lam grateful to say
that it gave mea speedy and thorough
cure after my parents had spent hun
dreds of dollars for treatment. My
arm was swollen to twice its usual
size, and as nothing helped me was
despairing OF ever being cured. But
hearing OF the S., S. s., bought bot
tie little thinking l would derive any
benefit from It. l began taking it
regularly and soon the swelling began
to go down and the arm ceased to
pain me. | continued its use, and af-
ter taking eight bottles was thoroughly
cured. AUGUSTUS WESDEL, NJ. ID.
Newark, N. j., Jan. 8, 1885.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-06-13
His Loss was Her cam.

@Well madam" said fashionable
physician to a wealthy lady patient, "if
YOU don't like my prescriptions, per-
haps YOU had better try Parker's Tonic,
or some other quack stuff" "You
don't mean it Doctor" she answered,
"but your advice may be good for all
that. Sometimes what you call 'quack
stuff is the best and most scientific
medicine, after all" She got bottle OF
Farker's Tonic and it cured her OF
neuralgia arising from disordered stom-
ach and nerves. She told her friends,
and now they all keep doctor at
nome in the form OF Parkers Tonic.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-06-13
A CARD.

$4,000. New ORLEANS, May 81, 1885.
The undersigned certifies that he
held for collection for account of S. f.
Spencer, Greenburg, KY, through Ma
tional Bank OF Lebanon, KY, one-fifth
ticket No q ,25S, in the Louisiana State
Lottery, winch drew the First Capital
Prize of SsUentgti~ Thousand Doalars,
on Tuesday, May %, 1885, and that the
amount was promptly paid, by check
on the New Orleans National Bank, on
presentation of the ticket at the com
pany. E. Ii. LHOSTE.
Exchange and Discount Clerk Louisi-
and National Bank, New Orleans, La
-NeaC Orleans Times Democrat, May %
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-06-13
TIE people Of Nashville subscribed

The people of Nashville subscribed
$4,000 to purchase a house for Rev
SAM Jones, on the condition that he
would remove to that city. General
w. H jackson, as chairman of a conf
naittee representing the various
churches interested, communicated
the fact and the wish of the many PEG
pie, in delicately and beautifully ex-
pressed letter. In response Mr.. Jones
wrote letter as follows, declining the
offer:
NASHVILLE, TENN, May 27, 1885.
General w. FL. Jackson; Chairman
DEAR SIR AND BRoTHER--Yourc COM
mnmication of this date was duly re-
ceived. have gratefully and prayer
fully considered its contents. 1t pains
me deeply to say to such generous
friends, whom i love so much, that to
leave my home and State involves more
to me than feel authorized to assume.
My wife feels the same gratitude as
myself, and her Judgement has always
controlled me, as her prayers have
sustained me, and she, for reasons
which control a mothers heart. with
six children to care for in the consin-
ued absence OF husband and father, is
disinclined 10 the move. You, sir, and
the noble people OF Nashville, shall
ever have our prayers.
/ am yours, with my eyes full of
tears and my heart fall of gratitude.
SAM P. JONES.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-06-13
A PHYSICIANS TESTIMONY.

l have tried Swift's Specific ina very
bad case of blood poision, and take
great pleasure in stating that it was a
perfect success, producing IA complete
cure. L have tried it also in many
other cases with good results. | think
it the best blood purifier of the age.
J. X. YERIoN, M. d.
Millsap, Tex, March, s, 1885.
Treaties on Blood and Skin Diseases
mailed free.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC co,
Atlant,i, Ga.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-06-13
Novel Use for the Photograph

Two travellers in central Africa are
utilizing the photograph in novel
manner. They visit the different saw
age tribes and persuade chiefs to talk at
the instrument. The record is preserved
TO be taken to Europe for the inspec-
ton and study of philologists, who are
to ie qualified to make out the languages
and determine whether or not they are
related to any other known tongues.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-06-13
IsIta Pleasure to Attack Charity

1t is the misfortune of every success
full undertaking, that it draws out at
tacks of envious persons everywhere.
Thus the Louisiana State Lottery gives
a million of dollars to support the
noble Charity Hospital at New Orleans.
1t gives any one chance to get $780,
600 for $40, by her Extraordinary
Grand drawing on Tuesday, June 16.
1t is fair, sure and honestly super
vised In its entire conduct, by Gen'ls
G. T. Beauregard of La, and Jubal A.
Early of Va. Over $4,000 are dis
tributed and One-tenth of ticket can
oe had for 81. All information can be
had on application to NJ. A. Dauphin,
New Orleans, La.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-06-13
Kn.inu the I,naahnd.-

A very pretty story is. told of Victor
Hugo, the 4-year-dld son of James
Parton, the historian. One day last
summer be was found in the garden
kissing the rosebuds to make then
omen.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-06-13
L..ntfS1T flaal.

The artificial heat of London has been
estimated sufficient to raise the temper
atura or All AIR stratum 100 feet thick
over the entire city two and one-half
Ais ..s=s=-
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-06-13

Application for rates to ciabs should be
made only to the office OF the Company In
New Orleans.
For further information write clearly, CIV
Ing full address. POsrAa1-N NOTES, Ex-
press Money Orders, or New York Ex-
change in ordinary letter. Currency by Ex-
press lall sums OF S. and upwards at our
expense) addressed
NJ. A. DAUPHIN,
New Orleans, La.
or NJ. A. DAUPHIN,
6N Seventh st.. Washington. D. c.
Make P. o. Money Orders payable aud ad-
dress Registered Letters To
EW ORLEANS NATIONAL BANK /,
New Orleans, La
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-06-13

Prickly Ash Bitters is not an intox-
icating beverage, but pleasant, mild
laxative and efficient Tonic, acting
directly on the Liver, Kidneys, Stom-
ach and Bowels.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-06-13

NASHVILLE, TENN, May q, 1885.
General w. H. Jackson: Chairman
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-06-13

ueF carriage IN the street DelOW. Inc
child heard the mothers voice, raised
his head. and stretched forth his hands
to Griselda, but she was gone and Am
bition had gone with her. But Death
remained with Griselda's little one.
The theatre was more brilliant that
night than ever before. 1t had been
noised about that Griselda would sing
for the king. and lords and ladies in
their most imposing raiment filled tho
great edifiee TO overlooking, while in the
royal box sat the king himself, with the
queen and the princes and princesSes.
1T will be a great triumph, " said
Ambition 10 Griselda," and Griselda
knew that she had never looked half so
beautiful nor felt half so ready for the
-'reat task she had TO perform. There
Sas mighty cheering when she swept be-
fore the vast throng, and the king
smiled and bowed when he saw that
Griselda wore about her neck the costly
Jewels he had sent her. But If the APP
plause was mighty when she appeared,
what was il when she finished her
marvellous song and bowed herself from
fine stage Thrice was she compelled TO
repeat the song, and score of times
was recalled to receive the homage of
the delighted throng. Bouquets of
beautiful flowers were heaped about her
feet. and with his own hand from his
box the king threw TO her a Jeweled
necklace far costlier than his previous
gift. -
ing-room TO her carriage she marVeled
that Ambition had suddenly and inys-
teriously quilted her presence liz M
y,laca stood the figure of woman, all
In black. and with large, sad eyes ana
pale face.
ssWho are your asked Griselda !,
81 am the spirit of Eternal Sorrow,
said the woman.
And the strange, sad woman went
with Griselda into the carriage ana 70
Gliselda's home
Old Charlotte, the nurse, met them
at the door. She was very white and
she trembled as II with fear
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-28
CATTLE, CORN AND HOGS.
Information Cleaned from Seven of the Great
Producing States Of the West

CHICAGO, Oct. 27.-Keenan & Hancock, a
stockyards firm. has just completed the collec-
tion and classification of important statistics re-
lating to the cattle, corn and hog crops of the
States of Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas
Nebraska, Wisconsin and Minnesota. They
sent out some 1000 circulars to people who
were practically interested and received answers
from at least 80 per cent. Of them. The principal
questions were
Question-Are there moro or less hogs in your
vicinity than last year,
Answer-45 more, 960 less, 375 the came.
Q.-Is there any hog cholera2
A.-9l2 yes, S91 no.
Q.-If SO. is there more or less than last year9
A.-828 more 240 less. 123 the same
Q-When will the bulk of the hogs be mar
keted2
A.-535 in November $50 in December
Q.-When hogs are ready for market, if prices
should be low, will many hold for higher prices?
ASS no. 8l7 yes.
Q.-Are there moro or less cattle being fed
than last year2
A.-4A more 800 less, 444 the same
Q.-Is the crop of corn greater or less than
last year2
A.-1.053 greater, 366 less, 346 the same.
Q.-ls corn selling at higher or lower figures
than last year9
A.-195 higher, sSs lower, $40 the same
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-28
MISSISSIPPI COLORED MEN.
Opening of State Fair Organized and Man.
aged Exclusively by ColOred People.

JACKSON, Miss, Oct. 27.-The first annual fair
OF the Colored State Fair Association opened
here to-day under the most favorable auspices.
Though everything is as yet, in confusion, there
is enough already visible to insure most credit
liable and praiseworthy exhibition in embroid
cry and needlework of all descriptions, farm,
dairy and garden products. jellies and preserves,
agricultural implements, and miscellaneous ar
tcles. There are already large number of en-
tries OF blooded and graded stock of all kinds.
The opening ceremonies were interesting and
attr. r.etive. There was parade of military COM
panfes, fire companies and civic societies. The
Introductory address was made by the president
of the association, Isaiah T. Montgomery. An
address followed by his Excellency, Governor
Lowry, who declared the fair open. contest
by the fire companies for first water and reel
race by the hose companies, were among the
features. The board of control is composed of
colored men of high standing and they are in
dorSed by the community as intelligent prac
tlcal, and In all respects trustworthy and deserv
ing. The fair has been and is fostered and en-
couraged by the white citizens Of every section
and locality of Mississippi, and of every class.
The inauguration of this association is the be-
ginning of a new era for the coored race of
Mississippi They are entering into the spirit
of the enterprise with a manifest deep interest
They are seemingly not contending for the pre-
mlums, but they prompted by commenda-
BILE spirit of pride and {. wish to excel and
improve themselves and their race and this is
not confined to this or any other locality, but
permeates the whole State
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-28
Mr.. Grey's Fight with Two Indians.

MANDoN, D. t., Oct. ga dispatch from
Glenullen forty miles west of this point, says:
News is just received that James Grey, living
alone, four miles north of Glenullen, was at
tackled on Thursday night by two Indians, who
came to the house and asked for food. Having
taken all they desired one of the Indians, a
large and powerful man. took down Crews re-
peating Winchester rifle placed the muzzle to
Grey's breast, and pulled the trigger Forum
ately there no cartridge in the barrel The
Indian then put cartridge in, whereupon Grey
seized whifle tree, and, before the gun could
be brought to bear upon him, struck the Indian
on the head and the gun was discharged into the
side of the house. The rifle was dropped in the
scrimmage. Then commenced rough and tum-
BILE fight, both Indians taking part Grey lost
his hold of the whif1e tree, but caught up car
penter's hatchet and struck the Indian nearest
to him on the head, which felled him
to the floor. The other Indian fed.
Grey seized the fallen Indian by the heels and
dragged him out and fastened the door, Wheth-
the Indian dead or not, Grey was unable to
say. On Friday morning settler happened to
go to Greys house, aud found him in bed, and
badly bruised, scratched, and scarcely able to
raise himself. Grey says the Indian that fed
came back during the night and carried away
the otherD
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-28
THE BOSTON MYSTERY.
Further Developments in the Alleged Plot for
the Murder of Young Eeiress.

Boston, Oct. 27.-The woman who has been
under arrest at police headquarters since Satur-
day, in connection with the Baltimore affair, is
Mrs Emma Coolidge, wife of Officer James E.
Coolidge, Of the Boston police. Her identity
was concealed 80 carefully that even her hus-
band was not aware of her arrest until this
morning, when she was arraigned in the Mu-
ncipal Court. The charge against her is 'solicit-
ing aid to commit murder" She pleaded not
guilty, and was held in $1,000 bond for
her appearance for examination on Dec.
IL The case was disposed of very
quietly, and but few of the spectators
in the room knew what had transpired. Mrs.
Coolidge looks very detected and her eyes were
red with weeping. 1t appears that she visited,
three times. Bose Cobbs place. on Norman
street, where the plot was arranged. Her hus-
band had a short interview with her to-day, but
she had little to say She claims that she did
not allow the murder to be committed, but want
ed to get hold Of the money Isl. 000 and keep it.
The husband knew nothing of the elder Mellon,
the father-in-law of the intended victim of the
alleged conspiracy, and says be has no
idea of how his wife became acquainted
with him, or was induced to enter the plot. "A
dispatch from Baltimore, this afternoon, SAYS that
District Attorney Dacey Inspector Garraughty
and John Donahu, alias John Bull, of Boston,
are In that city Donahu is the man who was
approached it is alleged with a. proposition to
commit the murder. The man to whom the
dispatch was directed, on account of which Mrs.
Coolidge was arrested, on Saturday night, is A.
l.. Mellon, proprietor of the st. James Hotel, in
Baltimore and the Boston officers are unable to
find him. His son Chales, who has been living
in lodgings with his young Irish wife. refuses to
believe the story
A Baltimore dispatch says: Developments
in the story started by the arrest, in Boston, of
Mrs. Coolidge failed to show the motive for the
desire to put out of the way the young
wife Of Edward S. Mellon, of this
city It through the instrumentality
of his mother that the marriage was arranged
after the birth of an illegitimate child. The
Boston detectives are understood to be here for
the purpose of arresting Mrs. Mellon but they
refuse to be interviewed. One of them
said, tonight, that he knew the story
sounded improbable but the real motive
for the desired murder was known only to him
self, and would not be divulged until the chain
of evidence is completed. Young Mellon admits
the truth of the story given above, but ridi
cules the idea that there any conspiracy on
the part of anyone to I'M jure his wife.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-28
A DISHONEST POSTAL CLERK.
Edward E. Cooper, of Indianapolis, Arrested
by Order of Inspector Maynard.
Special to the 1ndianapo polls JournaE.

Special to the Indianapolis Journaz.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Oct 27-Edward E. Cooper,
of Indianapolis, postal clerk on the j., NJ & I.
railway, was arrested here to-day by Posroffice-
Inspector q. G. Maynard, for robbing the mails
For some time letters expected to arrive over
the j., M & l. railway have been missed from
the mails, and this was particularly the case with
regard to missives containing money This
morning, on examining his valise, the officers
found eighteen letters stolen from todays mail
These letters were addressed to points In South
ern Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Florida and
Louisiana Most of them feel as .if there was
money inside Among them were four decoy
letters sent by Inspector Maynard and ad-
dressed to M. A. Dauphin of the Louisville Lot
terry Company, and to the New Orleans National
Bank. All four of these letters had money in
side. He was held in So, 900 bail. Cooper is a
very light mulatto, and is intelligent He at
tended the State University at Bloomington,
and graduated at the Indianapolis Highs school.
His appointment was recommended by Stanton
J. Peelle
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-28
A DESTRUCTIVE STORM.
Eighty Vessels Driven Ashore and Seventy
Lives Lost-TwO Thousand Destitute People,

HALIFAX N. S., Oct. ga dispatch to day from
ST. John, N F., says: IA great storm ragged off
the coast of Labrador on the 11th inst, doing i'm
mense damage among the fishing fleet. Eighty
vessles were wrecked or driven ashore, and at
least seventy men lost their lives. Two thousand
persons are now ashore in destitute condition.
The news created great excitement here
Steamers will be dispatched to the scene of dis
aster with provisions, clothing and other com
forts for the sufferers.
dispatch received at Boston says the storm
ragged from the 18th to the 18th inst. during
which time about twenty vessels and over one
hundred lives were lost No further details
have been received, owing to lack of telegraph
facilities. Efforts are being made however, to
secure more complete information.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-28
THE AUDITOR AND THE CLERK.
Pleasing Story of the Impression Produced by
an "Ardent Republican,"

Pleasing Story of the Impression Produced by
"Ardent Republican"
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27--An auditor of the
Treasury Department called in one of his old
clerks, few days ago, who has figured promin-
emily Republican during the almost twenty
years stay he has had in that department, and
said
II thought ]. would inform you, although l
must do it regretfully, that l shall ask you,
within day or two, for your resignation"
''Well," replied the clerk, Il am not surprised.
and am surprised, at this announcement l
have been here so long and have served with
such seeming satisfaction, that I was in hopes
you would pass me by in making dismissals,
although am Republican and you are dis
missing Republicans from the service
''You have been prominently identified with
the Republican party for good many years,
have you notr inquired the auditor.
II have" replied the clerk, land am Re-
publican yet. am just such a Republican,
expect as you are Demoerat-ardent, ener-
getic and wide awake. But it seems to me that
Democrat of your warm and earnest character
would prefer to select clerks in this department
who were appointed as Republicans and who
are Republicans, rather than such as were ap-
pointed as Republicans but who are claiming to
be Democrats now for the purpose Of retaining