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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-23
The Rnm-shop Phetographed.

The grog-shop is two-edged sword,
and cuts both ways at once. 1t is "a
rotating machine for the Sharing OF
souls. 1t catches our young men and
boys before they reach the church and
Sabbath-school,- while they are on
their wdy,-and mars or neutralize the
blessed lessons there impaired. Be
tween the two there is the old 'irre-
preside conflict" over again. 1t is
war to the knife, aud knife to the hilt,
and only one can win. And in this
warfare we of Christ's army are out
numbered. There are twelve saloons
to every church, twelve bar-keepers to
every minister. The church opens its
doors two or three days IN the week
The saloon grinds ON an ON, with its
mill of destruction, all the days OF
every week, all the months of every
year. That we are outnumbered is
not all. We are ouI-generaled as well.
The people of the rum-shOp propose
in their hearts not only to mar and
neutralize, but to obIiterate and dis
place the lessons of church and Sunday
school. They have their series of
lessons, with which our International
Series cannot at all compete They
have studied closely the tastes, ten
tendencies and preference of boys and
young men, their natural and innocent
tlste for variety, fondness for amuse-
ment, preference for young company.
and they pander to all these in ways
that take hold upon Frances
Z. IT5Rard.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-23
The Nations Shame.

What has the national congress to
do with prohibition, has been asked. A
partial answer can be found in this
fact: Between the capitol and the
White House there is not block
without its liquor dens, every one
licensed by the national government.
In the city, with population of 147,
600, there are l,040 saloons, or one to
14l inhabitants. Our congress, the
body that represents the nation, grants
them license and insures them pro
lection The policemen paid with
our money, are paid to protect those
saloons Us we'll IS the public buildings
and monuments OF illustrious men.
The courts upheld at our expense are
bound to recognize every licensed
rum-hole us business as lawful as the
grocer's or the dry goods merchants.
Call it what you please, tine sanction OF
the law or the tolerance of the law,
every license pledges to the man who
obtains il the protection of the govern
ment If danger to his business re
quires it, any man of us may be draft
ed into posse comitatus to come to
the rescue, and we are bound to re-
spond. Juggle as we may with words
and phrases, every license means that
the govern mont shares n, tho rains of
this crime-breeding. Exchange.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-23

THE North American Review con-
cludes its SEVENTEEN year with its June
number 1t never had SO large a cir
culation, nor greater influence, nor a
more brilliant staff OF contributors.
This number discusses seven topics
of vital public interest by no less than
fourteen eminent writers, not includ-
ing the short contributions in "Com-
ments." Shall Silver be Demonetiz-
ed?' is answered, pro and con, by three
distinguished economists, Sumner,
LaughIin and Walker, representing
Yale and Harvard Colleges, and the
Massachusetts, Institute of Technology.
"Thc Hardness of Justice" is discussed
by Judge w l.. Learned, and "Prohi-
bition in Politics. by Gail Hamilton;
"The Swearing Habit" by E. P. Whip
pie and French Spoliation Claims"
by Edward Everett The policy of
the Roman Catholic hierarchy toward
our Public Schools is assailed in a
learned essay by new polemic, Mr..
NJ. c. O'Byrne, of North Carolina, and
defended by Bishop Keane, of Virgin
ia, with equal erudition. 1t is a
most interesting double presentation
OF an impending issue. "How Shall
Women Dress?" is answered by
Charles Dudley Warner, Elizabeth
Stuart Phelps, DIR. w. A. Hammond,
DIR. Kate ]. jackson, and Mrs. K. M.
KING, the English leader of the dress
reform movement.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-23
DO Square Justice.
Memphis Avalanche.

OF all the enormous fool things the
republican kicking against The regis
tration law was the worst. The va
lanche desires to sec its 30 DAYS short
ened to five. It should in no event
close at longer period than five days
before the election. But even with that
it could do the republicans no harm
Ii their complaints were founded on
anything it would help them just
where they have most complained
The Avalanche also would prefer to
seea less partisan method of appoint
ment than by the county courts. This
is a valid objection. No majority party
can afford TO have II partisan board.
County courts are large bodies, and as
to such duties they would act with Il
largely distributed responsibility, and
being democratic, he-registrars would
be likely to be PARTISAN. OF all things
the democratic party most needs to
avoid this. 1t is not dependent upon
partisan board.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-23

] never see an old lady sitting in the
armchair at her ease but | think what
storms have pelted into that CHEEKY
face without souring it. 1t may be
that a man can go through more exer-
ton than Il woman, but Mt least it re-
mains true that he cannot without los
ing his laughter, his good cheer, his
gentleness and his love and trust in
mankind or God. Yet how rarely do
you find friil old mother whose spir-
it has been worn threadbare and un-
lovely by what she has endured. A
sweet old mother is common; a sweet
old father is not quite so common
AS thy day is so is thy strength OF love
thy riches of an inexhaustible benevo-
lence and hope and faith. This is
more apt to be woman s history than
a man's.-HoBse Journal.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-23
W0MENS' CHRISTIAN
Temperance Union fOIunln'
EDITED BY THE ". 9 T. UNION:


An audience OF eleven thousand
persons gathered in the hall 81 the
Exposition Building at New Orleaus,
to listen to temperance talk from our
notable orators and workers The
National Temperance Society gave
the afternoon session to the w. G. T.
u, in whose exercises Mrs. Judge
Merrick, Mrs. Mary T. Lathrap. Gov.
Ct John and Miss Willard, took part.
Mrs. N. L. Wells, president of the
Indiana w. C. I. L., read the greeting
poem by Mrs Mary A. Leavitt, Of
Indiana. Col George w. Balm spoke
in the evening ia the most conserya-
tive Presbyterian church OF New Or
leans. Saturday and Sundays sessions
were also assigned 10 the union, but of
these we have as yet no report Our
representatives there will doubtless
give full account OF the entire proceed
ings in next weeks PAPER. The w. G.
t. U. tabernacle has been enlarged to
twice the original size and is SAID to be
a very attractive feature OF the great
exposition.
Mrs Merrick speaks of the W. C. T.
U. Booth a. tabernacle" l Consult
Webster and find that tabernacle is
"a place in which some holy or precious
thing is deposited Aye, the defini-
ton tits. Our hearts are there, our
holy cause, our blessed bonds. Again,
: it IS "a reliquary," says the redoubtable
Noah, place for the preservation Of
relics. Yea, verify. The women of
Israel never turned over their treas
ures more keenly than have w. c. I.
u. woman rifled their jewelry boxes
for the Souvenir Fund.-" which has
gone into The Tabernacle. 1t is "a
niche, too, "ior the image OF saint"
Accurate to a nicely. Heaven keeps
a niche to hold our treasures, and so
does The Worlds Exposition. Our
saints are there, too; either in person
or in spirit, and one of them has been
the fright hand OF our power" Ispell
her name-St. Carolinel In the Di-
rectory, she appears us Mrs. Judge
Merrick.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-23

THE Boston Globe says: president
Cleveland was elected by nearly five
millions of Democrats, and we firmly
believe that he understands and APP
preciates that fact. They expect him
to give the country clean and honest
administration, and he evidently means
to do just that, nothing more, nothing
less. The Democratic party desired
him to move slowly in the matter of
changes, as they have had no wish for
a revolution or violent shocks which
would disturb and alarm the business
men of the country. Consequently
the party has been patient and willing
to allow time for thorough examina-
ton of details and mastery OF all the
questions affecting the Administra-
ton.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-23

Neither mental nor physical labor
can be accomplished satisfactorily I'm
less the system is in order When
you feel tired, languid, wearied with
out exertion, the mind slow to act
and requiring great mental effort, you
acting properly, and that nature re-
quires assistance to help throw off inn
pGrities. There is no remedy that
will accomplish this SO mildly and yet
effectually as PRICKLY ASH BrrTERs.
A trial will satisfy you of its merits
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-23

No pleasanter place than the Su-
preme Court Judgeships can be found
They draw $4,000 year for life, are
not disturbed by political changes, have
dinner given them every winter at
the White House, others at private
houses, five months vacation every
year, and fine opportunity to grow
old with dignity and comfort. 1t is a
tradition of the court that every mem
Der must be good stoey-teller and a
bon f,ipid1t.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-23
FROM THE MOUNTAINS.


From many years / have been
troubled with scrofulous affection.
My right leg was covered with sores
from the hip to the ankle-some OF
them large and painful, running a
great deal. Itried everything / could
think of or friends could suggest. The
physicians did what they could, but
brought no permanent relief. My
case was well known in this commu-
nifty, rs we'll as the fearful sufferings /
endured. Last fall, at the suggestion
of friend. / began the use of Swift's
Specific. 1t produced change so APP
parent that 1t astonished everybody
as one ulcer after another disappeared
and none were more astonished thar
myself. Six bottles produced an en-
tire cure. My restoration is due en-
tirely to the use of this medicine. 1t
is the best blood purifier in the world
and will come nearer doing what is
claimed for it than any medicine !
ever tried j. M. WATKINS.
Jasper, Ga, March IL, 1885.
Swift's Specific is entirely vegetable
Treaties on Blood aud Skin Diseases
mailed free.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC co,
Atlanta. Ga.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-23

THE New York Tribune is all at
once very solicitous for the honor oil
Virginia Nov IL rests with Presi-
dent Cleveland" it says, @as the official
chief of the Democratic party, to exer
else very important influence in regard
to the course which his party in Vir-
glnia shall take If he sees lit, he can
bring TO bear upon the prominentmen
OF that party a strong pressure to bring
about the payment of the debt and the
strict performance of all obligations OF
the State. Or, on the other haad, if he
sees fit, he can encourage the repudia-
tors in his party, and with but little en-
couragement they may undoubtedly
commit the party definitely to policy
of Reputation" The Tribune knows
doubtless as we'll as anybody how much
or how little encouragement would be
necessary for this. 1t co-operated
with the Republican Administrations
in encouraging the regulators, and,
having been one OF the leaders of that
movement, it can speek by the card.
Courier Journal
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-23

THERE is so little demand now for
the famous Sea Island cotton of South
Carolina that few planters have sold
their last years crop. 1t was formerly
used to adulterate silk, but the demand
has ceased without any apparent reason,
except that by means of improved
machinery ordinary cotton may be
used for thread and other purposes as
well as the long staple.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-23
Destroy that siga

One may feel that he's getting old
but he naturally disl!kes that anything
about his appearance should advise
others OF the fact. Yet nothing does
this so effectually as thin and falling
man, and business firms hesitate to
employ man, who shows this fatal
sign. Parker's Hair Balsam is worth
to you, in this regard, more than its
weight in diamonds. Use it.and have
plentiful ard glossy hair. Many have
had every trace of graynesS removed
and bald spots covered by using sin
Gle bottle.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-23
!!
FOR LADIES ONLY.

| A REMEDY endorsed by the best Physi-
clans and Druggists at its home.
| n REMEDY that Mr.. G. w. O'Neil, Good
| water, Ala, says raised his wife from an
! invaiid's bed, ana he DeleVes saved mel
] A REMEDY OF which prominent Atlanta
merchant said 81 would have given 500
as soon as would a nicl1le for what two
bottles of your medicine did for my daugh-
| A REMEDY IN regard to which S. j. Cessell,
NJ. D., Druggist, Ca, says: 81 can recall
instances in which it afforded relief after
all the usual remedies had failed.
A REMEDY about which Dr. II. b. Ferre!i,
IaGrange, Gt., writes: 81 have used for
the last twenty years the medicine which
you are printing up and consider II The
hest combination ever gottsn together for
the disease for which it is recommended"
a REMEDY about which DR.. Joel Rranham
Atlanta, said :.@I have examined the re-
x.iIe, and lla&esno Hesitation in advising its
use aud conffdently recommend it. -
a REM EDY which the Rev. h. IL. Johnson,
near Marietta, Gas says he hassused in his
family with tIssfssa tnoSt satisfaction" and
accommodated it No three families. "who
f,aunH il ~ bs Just What Is recon- msnded."
REMEDY Of which, Pem n1 baan l seana
it for many years with constantly increas-
ing sales. Thearticle is a staple with us,
and one of absolute merit"
4 REMEDYlof which Lamar, Rankin La
mar say: awe sold 80 gross in months,
and never sold il in any place but what 1t
was wanted again"
A REMEDY or which DIR. Baugh, of La
> <arange.szes<sszssays.s cured Of the
most obstinate cases of Eicarious Men
situation that ever came within by
a REMEDY 6fswhicI Dir. j. e. Hass. Npta-
sulga, Ala, says: al am fully convinced
that it is unrivaled for that class OF diseas-
es which it claims to cure"
a REMEDY about which Maj. John Z.
Whitner, of Atlanta, well and favorably
known all over the United States as a
GENERAL Insurance Agent. says: 81 used
1his remedy before tile war, on a large
plantation on a great number of cases, al
ways with absolute. success
A REAfEDY about which Mr.. j. w. Strange,
OF CurtersViiIe, Ga, cerfifies that one bottle
cured two mem beTs of his family of Men
ing.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-23

IT is said that the word most fire.
quently misspelled by compositors on
Boston newspapers is @beau." After
the printer has The first three letters
in line he instinctively reaches for the
n box, and the proof-reader has to be
very dilligent in order to save his rep
utation.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-23

The Chester Citizen says: "Uncle
Overton, negro of Jackson, III years
old, was baptized on Sunday. He is
the oldest person, if not the oldest sci.
tier in Jackson, having been there
ever since two houses constituted the
sum and substance of the now thrivi
ing city. He is looked on with awe
by the more superstitious OF his race.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-23
why Twelve Men Constitute A Jury.

The why and wherefore of the reason
for twelve men on Jury has not re-
ceived definite explanation that we
know of, ether" than under the old
Jewish dispensation the twelve seemed
To be ii sort of mystical number, as we
read of THE Twelve Apostles" Twelve
Prophets" There were also twelve
Jewish Judges, twelve pillars in the
temple, twelve stones in Aaron's breast
blate, twelve months in year and
twelve signs in the zodiac, and hence
following the customs the number
twelve has become engrafted on the
new land.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-23
Mrs. Smithers Gets in a Crusher.

did you make that papa ?" inquired
Johnny Snlitfers.
ayes, my son." replied Mr.. Smithers
self satisfaction and paternal pride
beaining from his counternance.
and you made it all out of your
own head, papa p
Yes, my SON.
Really and truly? ?"
Johnny" interrupted Mrs. Smith
ers in an icy tone of voice, "you will
often be surprised as you grow older
to learn how many curious things can
be made from wood" -Oa City Der
rick.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-23

She had been treating him quite
distantly. He didn't like 1t, and dur
ing pause in her singing he said,
"You are such a strange girl, Edith.
really don't know what to make OF
you" Then she smiled and gave him,
oh, such n look, as she demurely an
swered, eff you don't know what to
make of me you ought, Charlie. Make
wife of me-" Sudden transport of
Charlie, and hint acted on ut the
earliest opportunity.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-23

A very valuable liniment is made by
adding to the well-beaten yolk of an
egg two wineglassfuls OF turpentine.
Mix well together and then pour in a
wineglassiul OF the strongest cider-yin-
egar, stir well, and when the mixture
is well united add, little by little, three
wineglasSfuls OF water.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-23

"Do you know anything about life
in the West p asked a RAILROAD CON
ductor of seedy looking passenger
who replied, with great spirit: q
should rather Think do. Twas tarred
and feathered in Nevada; chased by a
sheriff in Colorado, and rode on rail
in NebraskaI"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-23

Mother, / think the spinal vertebre
of the frigid season have received Il
severe fracture remarked the high
school girl to her mother.
"Yes," remarked the old lady, II
expected your father hurt that dog
when he threw the poker at it."
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-23

THE sale OF intoxicating liquors to
persons under age is one OF the worst
features OF the liquor traffic. The law
is explicit, and all persons detected in
this Illegal traffic should be promptly
proceeded against til the penalty is
imposed. Yet. though the evil is great
and its evil results obvious, we fear
there are many good citizens, who do
not do their duty in the work Of pur-
suing and Furnishing this violation OF
law.- TssRahcnsa GaaniiaH.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-23

A New York visitor to Boston was
interested and puzzled by the constant
ly recurring al" on houses at the
street corners. what are those HIS
for ?" the stranger asked. aThey were
dropped by the British when they left
Boston" was the solemn reply
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-23

Nitro-glycerine IS perfectly harm
less until exploded by conclusion. A
very bad boy in Sharpsburg recently
drank a large amount OF it and now
defes his mother to spank him.-Ptts-
bstrgh Ckvoaiole,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-23

Two German physicians were dis
cussing the difference between whisky
and beer, when one summed up the
matter by saying: Whisky makes
the lrinker kin others; beer makes
the drinker kill himself" Thus The
whole story j. concisely told. There
is absolutely no safety for our homes,
our institutions. and our youth save IN
prChibition.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-23

@Mr. JONES'" said little Johnnie to
that gentlman, who was making an af-
ternoon call, "can whiskey talk?"
mo, my child; how can you ask such
a question ?" @0hl nothing; only
ma said whisky is beginning to tell on
you"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-23

Local option and prohibition now
obtains at every station on the L. & NJ.
railroad, except Sebree, between Herr
derson and Hopkinsville-a distance
OF seyenty-fiye miles, Henderson Jour
nal
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-23

A certain grocer had fifty cents
worth OF brown sugar returned to him:
aToo much sand for table use, and not
enough for building purposes.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-23

De very man that tells yer that
clothes dnan make the man is de one
what looks fer to see how yer's dressed.
Use done dis myself.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-23

About $4,000 In cash was taken out
OF the letters consigned to the dead
letter Office in the U. S. last year
much OF it without an adequate
clue as to whence it came.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-23
Rheumatic.

7 suffered with rheumatism for
many months, at times unable to walk
or get about only on crutches took
eight bottles of Swift's Specific, and
have been entirely relieved.
P. T. BARTUM, Macon, Ga.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-23

TWENTY dIffernt Americans are just
now engaged in trying to invent fly
ing machines. 1t must tickle the
blizzands to see man fooling away his
time IN this way.-C Chicago Herald.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-23
QUARTERLY MEETINGS.
Third Round.

Third Round.
Sew Providence, May 2-3.
Tobaccoport, May $40.
Ebenezer, May 16-l7.
GAINESVILLE, May 1924.
state Line, May 30-Sl.
Ashland City, June 81.
Mt. Zion, June 1874.
Bethlehem, June 20-2l.
Port Royal, June H-28.
Turnersvtlle, July 4-5.
Springfield, July ll-l2.
Let the Church Register and Church Com
ference Record books, be at these Confer
ences for examination. District Conference
atState Line, Friday, May 29th, at a. M
Let the collections be paid In full. +
J. A. OHMAN.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-23

When young man is lingering THE
cash left him by his grandfather CAN'T
be said he is revealing in his ancestral
hauls.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-23
BradfleId's Female Regulator,

Send for Treatise on the Health and Hap
piness of Woman, mailed free.
BEADFIELD REGULATOR Co, Atlanta, Ga.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-23
Monday, May Is, 1885,

Monday, May IS, 1885,
Valuable lots, situated on Commerce ST.,
each lot fronting 43 feet inches on said
street, and running back l60 feet to an alley.
These lots being within 200 feet of Court
House square and on Commerce street, lead
ing directly from the passenger depot to The
river landing. They are convenient and
valuable building lots for various purposes.
At the same time and place. will sell the
Methodist Church in South GAINESVILLE and
the lot on which it is situated, fronting 8214
feet ON Forest street, and running back 26i
feet to King street. The lot and building
will be sold separately.
TERAfS-For lots, one-third cash, remain
der in one and two years, with interest and
lien retained TO secure payment; for church
building, cash. B. w. MACRAE,
Pres't Board of Trustees.
GAINESVILLE, Tenn. May 9, 1885.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-23

The use Of beer creates desire fer
stronger liquors.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-23
|. A. Ct. B. R.

SCHEDULE.
Until further notice train for car
rying Passengers and Freight will
move as follows:
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-23
Public Sale (!
OF
VALUABLE TOWN LOTS.

the Methodist f. Church, South in the city
of Clarksville, viii sell at public auction,
on the premises, on
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-23

THE SWIFT SPECIFIC co,
Atlanta. Ga.