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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-04-18


Ben Perley Poore, in the Boston
Budget, thus narrates dramatic i'm
cident in Congress during the excit-
ing times which preceded the war Of
61-65:
Henry Winter Davis, of Maryland,
Mr.. Burlipgames intimate friend, ut
tracted large audience 10 the House
of Representatives on the 9TH OF Feb
ruary, 1861. He WIS one OF the young
est representatives, theatrical and dem
onstrative, and he regarded himself as
the greatest orator in the capitol.
While he was speaking, gust OF wind
swept over the capitol, and the fierce
wrath OF the elements made itself
heard above the clear tunes Uf his voice.
Suddenly great crash was heard
overhead, and the crowded galleries
started with apprehension. IL was
feared that the rpi of the house was
about to blow uf, and many rushed
out OF the hall. In Il moment il was
announced that derrick had fillen,
and the scared people came back again.
IL was tempestuUus scene for mn hour
or two The air grew dark and the gas
was lighted overhead, while the loud
roar oi the tempest wits heard, and the
roof seemed To rock and trcmblc with
the blast
Toward night the fury OF the wind
became terrific. All through the
streets was heard the banging Of shut
ters, the sweep cf the wild wind, and
the shaking ol frail awning posts and
trees. The national lag, which was
Hung to the breeze from the top Of the
Washington monument, was torn from
the staff and sent flying. All over tho
city, from hotel roofs and public build
ings, and wherever the national eolors
were unlurled, they were torn in
shreds by the fury of the wind, and
more general distribution of the star
spangled banner never was seen. Roofs
were blown of, stables were shaken 10
pieces, chimncys were blown down,
and SO wide and general WAS the ruin
Of tele Graph poles, that no wire was
left working south of Washington.
The foot passengers in the streets
had hard time OF it. In every direo-
ton you could sec them bufieting tho
blast, struggling against the keen, cold,
biting snow, or drifting along before
the wind, blown in the desired direo-
ton with momentum which was rs
unexpected rs uncomfortable. Scores
OF hatless gentlemen were seen de-
sIairingly ~ chasing their fugitive chap
eaux up Pennsylvania avenue. and the
little negro boys, whose native wool
was proof against the gale, made small
fortunes, in dimes and half dimes, by
catching the truant tiles.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-04-18
TRY Now 20 Catch on In Good Time.

IL may rain and il may shine. but
the Drawing of the Louisiana State
Lottery goes on the same or the sec
ond Tuesday of each month. On
March 10Th, at the 17Sth Drawing, for
tune rewarded her votarics in this
fashion the first prize $1,000, went
to No. S5S47, in one ticket at 50 90 10
Geo. a. Spear, clerk in Bay City,
Mich. The second Of &25,COO 60 No.
"a $50, sold in fifths at ~ each; one TO
Henry l.. Schmidt, butcher opposite
the NJ & 4. X. X. Depot, collected
through the Bank Of Commerce, Mem
pliis, Tenn; another to Hugh Neil,
Mayheld, Ky, collected through the
Manhattan Bank Of Memphis, Tenn,
and the other fiiths elsewbere. The
third OF $4,000 to No 1850 sold In
fif.hs ut 81 each; one to Louis Hlnz,
No 433 Turk st.. San Fmncisc0 Cab;
one collected through f u. EDach,
cashier State National Bank, New Or
leans, La; another through Aessrs.
Lewis, Johnson & Co, Of Washington,
ID. c., etc. The fourth, each Of $1,000,
drawn by Nos. 4,55S aud " ,SS4 1pId jn
fifths, among 0lhers-0sa 20 lsusan
Fegan, No. 4O2 Hayes ST., san RnlnclR-
co, Cal; one to j. Hirshfeld: ioi0thff
to l.. Lalond, both Of Frisco ctr, IN
Ill over $265,0O0 was scattered wh1Fe
1T would do the most good Tho
whole thing goes over again in May
l2di, ut the 1SOth Grand Monthly
Drawing, and M. A. nlnphin. New
Orleans, In, on application viii give
full information. Try now 10 catch
on in good time.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-04-18
REV. SAN ?. WRIGHT.
His Mind Becomes Deranged While Preach
ing at Colorado City.

ing at Colorado City.
Waco. CTex.) Examiner, April S.
The many friends and acquaintan-
ces of Rev. Sam p. Wright were
greatly surprised yesterday when It
was learned that his mind had
become affected while he was holding
revival services in Colorado City. Mr.
w. arrived here ut noon via the Mis-
sourl Pacific, and was met at the sta
ton by his wife and driven home in
his family carriage About 4 o'clwk
DIR. w. IL. Wilkes. his family physi.
clan, was Summone |, and he went out
to Mr.. Wright's residence, which is
about two miles west Of the city. The
doctor SAYS he fears Mr.. VS. condi.
ton il really more serious than his
friends ut first anticipated. lie says
the troubles are mental aud physical.
Mr.. w. has been preaching in Colorl-
do City for three weeks, and the e7er-
tions were too great for him. The
loss of sleep and continual strain of
his mind in the good work he was en-
gagged in, caused him TO lose rest he
needed and should have had. and the
result was a final breaking down of
his mind and body. MIR. w. is not
given away to wild hallucinations, and
is not at all demonstrable, but remains
quiet at his home in the care OF his
family.
Rev. Sam =. Wright has resided in
Waco for twelve or fifteen years. and
no Dlan has stood higher in the osti-
nation Of the people as divine and
as citizen. He was president Of Wa
co Female College for five years, and
gave up that responsible position to
retire Go a more private life. He has
beautiful home in the cedars west
of the city, and is surrounded by an
interesting family, consisting of de-
voted wife and several children Mr..
Wright fills an appointment under
the Northwest Texas conference and
breaches at different towns in Waco
circuit. He has always lead q busy
life. and in all revivals which have
come within his bounds, has trlIen a
leading or an active part and perhaps
taking this altogether, with his recent
work, has caused the mental and phys
ical alteration. IL is hoped by Mr..
W's. numerous friends that his trou-
bles are only temporary, and after n
few days rest he will be himself again.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-04-18

e No inattcr how handsome or stall
wnrt young ma;t may he otherwise,
nothing can make up forAa PARTIALLY
bald head. ShinFfing uflsshts are at
tractive, but shining poll is not. The
cause may be sickness or anything else
vet Parker's Hair Balsslm viii stop the
loss of the hair and start a new growth
OF glossy and soft hair 40 quickly as TO
surprise yon-restoring the original
color ut the same time. Not dye, not
oily. deIicately periumed. Only STAN
dard soc dressing.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-04-18

NASHVILLE TENN Oct. ., 1854.
Mr. w. S. Jones' City:
The sample Smoking Tobacco received of yOu labeled
''PIPE OF PEACE" is the Smoking Tobacco have
had in Years. 1t delicousy favored, is plenty
strong and doesn't bite the tongue shall smoke none
other as long as get this and want 10 lbs to lay
away for rainy day. Your friend, GEO E. PURVIs.
Manufactured by f. b. ROSS, Rossview, Tennq and
put up in attractive style Orders from obbers and whole
sale dealers solicited.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-04-18
Then She murmured to herself, "whai

Then she murmnred to herself, "Whai
70 ,uld Allan mean p
Two months afterward my sister
Kate was married. 1t was grand
wedding, grander than anything OF the
kind ever seen in Clifton before
The beauty and grace of the bride
formed the general theme OF CONVEX
sation. But no one said much with
respect to the bridegroom, my dear
Kate's chosen husband.
Before the spring blossoms came
again Sir Victor and Lady Erlesmere
(. had taken up their abode at the Hall.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-04-18
WAsHIN0TON, AprlI z, Il6O.
II, NJ. DoAK, ESQ;

Dear Sr:--I was naturally indig-
nant at the appearance Of the anony-
nous interview that appeared in the
Washington Post OF Sunday last under
the title OF The Tennessee Muddle,"
but having learned to-day from Mr..
Hutchins that Mr. W. G. Whitthorne
Of Tennessee was the author cf il, my
interest in the matter ceased from
that moment ! know the value OF
anything coming from him, and here
where he served for several terms rs Il
representative in congress lie cannot
slandor, or otherwise injure me. AT
home where we are both well known,
his malevolence is without force, as he
is without influence. Yours very tru-
lv, JAS ID. PoRTrR.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-04-18

Don't Worry A Sick lIorsc--Lot
hm rest, diet him. and use no other
medicine than Days Horse and Cattle
Powder. manufactured by A. 9, Meyer
Il Co, Baltimore, Nj. Price twenty
five cents per package ol one pound,
full weight.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-04-18
Porter to Whitthorne.

The Avalanche prints below letter
fram Hon. James ID. Porter, assistant
secretary Of state. Readers OF the Av-
alanche will perhaps remember an ed
itorial criticism in the Avalanche of
"Wednesday, OF an ignorant anonymous
interview which appeared IN the
Washington Post of last Sunday. I'm
willing to assume that it was so, it
was believed to be from "Little Andy
Whtthorne. Gov. Porter has dealt
with the matter precisely as it deserv-
ed, as will be seen from his manly
card which follows;
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-04-18

II was Gov. McI.ane's father who, as
secretary Of the Treasury, Withdrew
the deposits from the United States
Bank, resigning his eflice rather than
Weld
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-04-18

DIR. Thomas Dunn English, the an-
thor of ABcn Bolt il lying III at his
home in Newark, with y tnmor OF the
throat, possibly attrihutlble 70 his
smoking habit.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-04-18

Habitual constipation is not only
one of the most unpleasant, but at the
same time one of the most injurious
conditions of the human system, and
is but forerunner OF disease, unless
removed. This is usually accomplished
by the use OF purgatives, whicIifor the
time afforded relief. hut after their
immediate effects have passed they
leave the system in worse state than
before. To effect cure it is necessary
that the remedy used should be one
that not only by its cathartic effect re-
lieves the Bowels, but at the same time
acts as tonic, so ms 10 restore the or
gans to sound, healthy condition.
This PricSly Ash Bitters will DO. slt
removes the cause and restores health
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-04-18

A Georgia negro after living nine.
ty-fiye years of single happiness. iell
heir to a small fortune an'lh,s been
married. Some men never cAn stand
prosperity
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-04-18

Because we saw gypsy-woman
about, and she seemed so wild that
felt nervous
Without another word, he put the
child down, and strobe away in the di-
rection OF the woods. Kate looked al
ter him in some surprise, but made
no remark; and then we entered the
house over which 80 dark shadow
was looming.
TO be concluded next week.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-04-18

End Everything think of for
Opera Slippers, Ties three A
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-11-23

WaLE everybody was wondering how
the 3. & O., was going to get into New
York, and other railroad companies were
tlattering themselves that 1t could not get
in at all, the shrewd management of that
corporation was sharpening It's sword to
cut the Gordian knot. The arrangement
for terminal facilities on Staten Island is
a master.stroke Of railroad diplomacy
which will place the young commander
still higher up in the rank of railroad
Presidents. 5aIt5
The B. & 0. not only breaks by bril-
liant coup the seemingly impregnable line
OF defense, but 1t secures for itself site
for terminal facilities equal to the best.
The progress Of this trunk line northward
from Baltimore has been beset with great
difficulties, not the least Of which was its
progress through Philadelphia. But the
company has worked and waited-more
working than waiting-until now the way
is clear to the great objective point. By
this time it is probable that the older
Presidents understand that the young
President Of the B. & 0. is able to hold
his own, ,...
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-11-23

IN behalf Of Postmaster General Villas
it is said that in his forthcoming report
that he will effectually silence the crii-
cisms Of his conduct in the matter Of the
foreign mail lettings. In that case Mr..
Villas will show how an executive officer
can make OF NO effect mandatory act OF
Congress. On the Sd Of March last Con-
Xress appropriated ''for the transportation
Of foreign mails, including railway tran
sit across the Isthmus Of Panama, $780,
Co.," The Postmaster General was au-
thorized "to enter into contracts for the
transportation Of any part Of said foreign
mails, after legal advisement, with the
lowest responsible bidder, at a rate not
exceeding fifty cents nautical mile on
the trip each way actually travelled be-
tween the terminal points,"
It was further provided "tbat the mails
80 contracted shall be carried on American
steamships, and the aggregate OF such con-
tracts shall not exceed one-hslt Of the sum
hereby appropriately The intentof Con-
gress was, Of course, 70 encourage Ameri-
can shipping. Mr.. villas gave the work to
foreign ships. The Postmaster General
may show that in, his judgement Congress
erred, but 1t may put him to some pains to
show that cabinet officer out-ranks Con-
gess as q law-making power.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-11-23
TRADE SITUATION.
LESS AorIvlrY NJ BusINEss
Than reported Last Wosk-MoromsntS In
all BranchsS-Ths Good Showing of the
Clearing House ROpOrtS-w0oI l1ar.
kOt Active But PricsS NO Higher.

NEW YoRx, Nov. 2i.-BradsFeefs Jour
nal says; "The general trade situation
shows less activity than was reported last
week. This Is particularly noticed in dry
goods. The continuation OF moderate
weather at the West and North has seri-
ously interiered with the distribution OF
seasonable fabrics, The regular fall trade
Is practically over, and orders received
now largely Of the reassortment variety.
Eastern iobbers and shippers are shipping
very moderately, and complain Of the de-
lay in the arrival OF steady cold weather.
Prices are firm for all varieties except
some lines Of shirtings, which have been
shaded. t
The movement OF grocery staples has
been fair, with lower prices on coffee.
There is less activity in pig and in manu-
factured irons. Prices Of both are firm,
but there has been no advance, and there
Is no likelihood Of any during the current
year. The advance in rails, which Is very
marked, Is due in part to 0 better demand,
but very largely to manipulation. Rails
are scarce and higher, as is Bessemer pig.
Anthracite coal Is less active, but Ia meet
ing very full demand.
The labor troubles in the lower hard
coal mining regions have not been set
tied. The Western Pennsylvania soft
coal miners have gone to work without
the &c advance asked per bushel.
Ohio bituminous coal miners, however,
are still striking.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-11-23

simplicity OF the shots on which the
0wizard" slipped up created considerable
disgust among the spectators, and the long
drawn out "Ohs" seemed to disconcert the
New Yorker even more than did his op-
ponents play. TWenty.eight was all Slos-
son could get on his next trial, and
schaefIer then pulled himself together
for q mighty effort, and by q series Of
magnificent position plays seemed to
secure Q clutch on the worries, clicking
off point after point until he had attained
run Of 1Q7, anally failing on anextreme-
ly difficult draw.
sloason braced himself up for q final ef.
fort in the twentieth inning, but the balls
ran hard for him, and II was all he could
get. SChaefer followed with 40, making
his score 535 to his adversary's 800. The
succeeding two innings were tame affairs,
but in his half OF the twenty-third Slosson
made run Of o., against what looked like
very hard luck. Both players evinced
great nervousness from now on to the
close, the excitement among the specta-
tors having meanwhile arisen to fever
heat. Slosson ran % in the twenty.fitth
inning, but fell down on simple one.
Schaefer missed in the twenty-sixth, and
slosson stopped at two. schaetFer then
ran the nine he needed, aud the game
ended. The result OF the tournament is
therefore q triple tie, which, as was an.
aeuuced before the commencement OF to.
nights game, will be played otf-no divi-
aion Of the stake money to be allowed.
Arrangements for playing of the ties
can not be made tonight, but itis thought
Battery D Annoy will be secured and
6tted up with seats in amphitheatrical
form: and the tournament played to an
end, commencing Tuesday night, with
one game each Of $40 points.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-11-23

Last week there was published an &C
count Of "Red Men" or "Regulators" call
ing on Richie county man and giving
him the choice OF taking back to his house
the wife OF whom he had tired and turned
adrift, or else be severely whipped. BE
took back his wife. And now there comes
q story that would seem to indicate that
the spirit Of deviltry Is holding q
regular carnival in that locality.
In Murphy district John Elliott was
charged with nameless crime, the
victim being his own stepdaughter. The
law failing to Rvenge the wrong the cid.
gems TODD the matter In hand and Elliot's
house was visited by 4 band Of men
armed with huge hickory witheg, bent
upon chastising him, 1t seems that their
visit was not unexpected, % he had
armed himself with rife and prepared
10 give them warm reception. After
the first fire, which injured no one, they
took him some distance from his home
and administered an unmerclful beating
It 10 said that the "Red Men" are the
better class oi. citizens, who are tired otthS
manner in which law and order are beini
trampled on in that county and propose 4
stop by summary means thereiRn Of crime
Richie 10 the county in which "Blg Blll'
Kinney was acquitted Of the Doyle mur
der, very much TO every ones surprise.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-11-23
NEWS IN BRIEF.

Fire at Plainaeld, Nj, destroyed prop
erty to the amount Of $4,000.
The print cloth sales at Fall River last
week were the largest ever made.
Katie Ader, aged fifteen yearu, was
killed by cars near Fremont, Ohio.
Herman Kornield, dry goods and no.
ton dealer, OF Millersburg, Ohio, has
assigned. a.
At New Haven, Conn, the Yale foot
ball lteam was defeated by that Of Prince
ton College.
A proposition Is atoot in the Northwest
Territory to erect magnificent monu-
ment to Riel.
The indebtedness Of Hamilton county,
Ohio, has been increased nearly 81, 900, 900
the past year.
Robert L. Ream, Special Field Exam
liner in the General Land Office, died at
Washington Saturday.
Col. William Blakely was acquitted at
Pittsburgh for conplicity in the murder
Of Obadiah Haymaker.
Thomas Duckworth, young miner,
was killed by car on the New Haven
wv. Va.) coal slope Friday night.
Since their victory, Virginia Democrats
are said to be quarreling among them
selves regarding the senatorship.
The friends Of Rev. Downes, Of Boston,
OF Tabor divorce suit notoriety, have se-
cured Music Hall for divine services.
An express train ran into herd Of four
teen cattle near Bewlusville, O., killing
ten and badly mangling the other four.
There is talk in New York Democratic
circles OF Governor Hill as q possibility
for the Presidential nomination in 1883.
A company has been organized at Louis
vile, KY, with capital Of 100000, TO
operate gold mines at Gold Hill, North
Carolina.
Hog cholera Is causing heavy loss in
Blanchard Township, Hancock county, o.
One farmer reports q loss Of over one hun
dred head.
The Adjutant General Of Ohio has de-
cided 10 invite the entire National Guard
OF the State to participate in the inaugurA-
ton Of Governor Foraker.
The attorneys OF VIM Heath, the broken
New York banker, have failed to secure
bond for him in the Morosini suit, and he
is still in Ludlow Street Jail.
Sterling R. Mott, who broke open bal,
let-box with q hatchet OF the recent re.
count for Mayor, at indianapolis, has
been arrested, and released on bail.
at Winchester, o., Mrs. Alice Wilbol
was awarded 81, 500 damages against the
Cincinnati and Eastern railroad. Mrs.
/ Wilbor'B huRband who was An enRineer.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-11-23

PITTSBURGH, Nov. ga special from
OIL City Pa, says: Information from
Clarion gives the details Of one Of the
most outrageous robberies on record.
Last Friday night three masked men en-
tered the house Of Jacob Lipe, in an out
ot-the-way corner Of Paint township and
demanded his money. To this he replied
that there was none in the house. The
villains then poured petroleum on him
and set FIRE to It, finally succeeding In ex-
torting from him about SIS, which they se-
cured and departed. Mr.. Lipe Is quite an
old man and his burns and injuries are
serious. The men are belived TO belong
to gang which has been operating ex-
tensively in Clarion county. In view Of
the frequency Of the outrages the organi-
zation Of q vigilance committee Is being
considered.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-11-23

Boston, Nov. 21.-The Adrertisr in its
weekly review of the wool market says:
The market has been more active. More
manufacturers have been in, more interest
has been shown, and the tone where
strong Is stronger than last week. Dealers
have, to some extent, been buying Of each
other, and there is some speculative spirit
noticeable. There 10, in short, more dis
position TO trade, but that is all-prices
are not higher. The feature Of the stu
alton continues TO be the strength in one
fourth blood woods, both combing and
clothing, and the weakness remains in y
woods. Fine Territory is, II anything, the
weakest on the List, but medium Territory
wools (Wyoming and Montana) are scarce
and are in good demand with sales at 25c.
Good deiaine can be bought for Soc, but
some is held above this. Dealers are not
throwing 30 much as III previous years.
Some extra choice unmerchantabIe will
bring &c, but there Is not much of II, and
considerable is offered for less. Fall Texas
is quiet at the prices at which It Is offered.
Very little new fall California has yet been
sold. Some choice New York wool Is
offered at 2Sc. r-
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-11-23

CINCINNATI, O., Nov 22.-on August
third last the dead body Of q farmer
named Michael Kahn, aged IS, was found
in q lane near LoGansport, Ind. Suspicion
rested upon Pat Mcclure, q neighbor,
who disappeared Immediately after the
murder. A little over a week ago NJ. A.
Mcclure, o trunk manufacturer, Of
this city, went down in the Ten
nessee mountains on hunting excursion
and was reported drowned near Chatta-
noogR. His brother Mat on this report
went to the scene, and the next day tele-
graphed that Mcclure had not been
the suspicion Of the authorities and the
arrest Of Pat Mcclure, who Ia q brother Of
the other two men, in o lonely part Of the
mountain where he had taken refuge.
He will be taken back TO Indiana.