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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1885-11-26
MISCELLANEOUS.

The Grand Jury at Galveston, Tex, at
meeting on the i4th, resolved that, in their
opinion, the citizens of Galveston were un-
able to provide adequately for the relief
of the victims of the recent fire, and that
contributions from every source were SOL
icited.
The French Academy of Science has Of
ficially declared that 1--WE have at last,
thanks to NJ. Pasteur, q perfect cure for
hydrophobia."
THE Governors of the Northern States
are invited to attend the Southern States
Forestry Congress at De Funiak Springs,
Fla, in December. to participate in the
ceremony of planting and dedicating trees
to all the States.
ACCORDING to the laws of Massachusetts,
six months elapse before a decree of dis
Mr.. Taber is not yet freed from his matri-
monial alliance.
The total value of domestic cattle and
hogs exported from the United States dur
ing the month of October was $500, ,00S,
and for ten months ended October 31st,
SIS, ,S26,074; exports of beef and pork prod
ucts for twelve months ended October 3lst,
$50, ,062 ,0S6; and dairy products for six
months, S7,597,421.
FIGHTING has begun in earnest between
the Servians and Bulgarians.
ON the 18th there was great excitement
at Quebec over the hanging of Riel, and
riot was thought imminent.
The charters of S64 National banks ex-
pired during the year ending with October.
THE Knights of Labor at Pittsburgh, Pa.
are agitating in favor of the eight-hour-a-
day movement. The pay question seems
to be snag in the way, as they want
present wages for the reduced hours.
GREECE has just spent 100000 for guns
and ammunition.
1T is denied from London that China de-
sires to contract with Americans to build
her railways.
EXTENSIVE range fires have occurred re-
Gently in the Indian Territory, entailing
heavy losses on farmers and cattlemen.
TURKEY has ordered 10000 tons of coal
from England, and is purchasing artillery
horses in Hungary.
ON the 18th Justice Miller, of the United
States Supreme Court, decided against the
Brighton Ranch Company, of Nebraska, in
a noted case affecting the right to fence
public domain.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1885-11-26
The President Kisses Baby.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., November H.
Few of those present at the White
House yesterday afternoon desired more
than a look at the President and shake
of his hand, and they were all accommo.
dated. colored nurse held In her
arms fiaxeu-haired little one about two
years old, dressed in white. When she
reached the President she raised her
charge as high as she could and said:
''Kiss de President"
''Well, little one," said the President,
imprinting kiss upon Its cheek, "you
are not old enough to remem ber me. 3"
While the President does not make Z
practice OF kissing children, there ap
peared to be no alternative in this csse.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1885-11-26
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

j. HI. MITCHELL has been elected Senator
from Oregon.
BLOODY business is expected when the
British reach Mandalay.
SLossoN won the third game of 1.-THE bill
lard tournament at Chicago on the 18th,
defeating Schaefer.
QUEEN VICTORIA has signed a proclama-
ton dissolving Parliament.
FRANK TREss was fatally stabbed at a
German Catholic ball at Beaver Falls, Pa
on the evening of the 18th.
SERvIAN reports say that King Milan
was welcomed as tho "L:beratcr" on his
arrival at Tzaribrod.
MISS NJ. BEGAN, Milton Began and
Joseph Berkley were drowned near Ba-
tavia, o., on the 18th, by their team going
over the abutment of an old bridge.
THERE has been desperate fighting in
Bulgaria, but reports as to which army
was victorious are contradictory. The
Servians, however, seem to have the best
of it so far.
JOHN E. WETHERBEE, a prominent law
yer of Boston, committed suicide on the
18th by taking cyanide of potassium.
THE Journal de 50. Petersburg advises
Prince Alexander to conform with the Sui
tan's reply to his request for assistance.
SIX persons were fatally burned by the
explosion of an oil tank at the works of the
Lubricating Oil Company at Philadelphia,
Pa, on the 18th.
EMPEROR WILLIAM has declined the ova.
ton in honor of the twenty fifth anniver-
sary of his accession to the throne of Prus-
sia.
A PROPOSITION is made by the Ohio &
Mississippi Road to locate its machine
shops at Washington, Ind, if a sufficient
donation is made.
AN examination of the brain of John
Mccullough confirmed the diagnosis made
by DIR. Engle after the actors return from
the Bloomingdale Asylum. The disease
was Thrombosis, or blood -clot of the ar
teries leading to the brain.
The ninth annual meeting of the Ameri-
the 18th.
THE agent of the estates of the Earl Of
Kenmore, in Ireland, was terribly beaten
on the 18th by men supposed to be tenants
on the estates.
o. B. THAYER, formerly of Clinton, ILL.,,
now of Nebraska, has been suspended from
the Presbyterian ministry. The charge
against him was practising fraud.
In note to the powers the Porte pro-
tests against the Servian invasion of Bull
garia and reserves the right to take mill
tary action in the matter.
JAY GOULD is credited with the state
ment that the present bullish movement in
stocks is speculative craze that must end
in disaster, there being nothing in the sit
ustion to warrant the present high prices.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1885-11-26
Lightning Matrimony.

LAWRENCE, Kas., November l6.-Mr
A. j. Davenport, OF Shawneetown, Indian
Territory, relates the following story:
On the 10th instant Mr.. Thompson
ard a Mrs. Woodfali came to the agency
to be married. The ceremony was per-
formed at nine O'Clock in The morning
ana the groom died at noon Of dropsy oil
the heart, aud was buried at ten O'Clock
OF the next morning. The minister who
married them preached the funeral ser
mon and in the evening married the
woman who for a few short hours, haj
been Mrs. Thompson TO another man
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1885-11-26
Important Witnesses Gone.

BosToN, MASS, November l6.-Mich-
ael Lafferty, to whom Frank Mitchell Is
supposed to have made some disclosures
concerning the Charles River sack trag-
edy, and who was one of the Govern
ments most important witnesses, died
last week Near his end he acted as
though he desired to make an important
statement bearing on the case, but soon
became unconscious and died without
speaking.
Mrs. Cullen, whose husband was mur.
dered by John Coffey last August, aud
who was most important witness for
the Government, also died last week.
Ever since the murder she appeared
heartbroken. and in few weeks was
taken down with typhoid fever.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1885-11-26
Bulg aria Wants Hs y e.om the Sick Man

Bulg aria Wants H.. ~ e.om the Sick Man.
SOFIA, Novembe l6.-Prince Alexau-
der has returned here from PhilIppoiis.
He arrived at ten O'Clock this morning
and was received w.t. the greatest en-
thusiasm by thousands of people, who
crowded the streets and cheered them
selves hosrse. The Bulgarian Govern
ment has formally petitioned tho
Sultan to assist in repeIliug the Servisn
invasion Of Bulgarian territory. One OF
the grounds upon which the petition is
based is that SSryis admits and pretends
10 respect the rights OF Turkay in Bul-
gariA.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1885-11-26

THE Cabinet session on the 18th was de-
voted almest entirely to the consideration
of topics to be treated of in the Presidents
message. All the members were in at.
tendance except the Attorney General,
who was engaged in case before the Su-
preme Court of the United States.
PRESIDENT CLEVELAND has selected
Colonel H. M. Laselle, Inspector General
of the Department Of the Columbia, as one
OF the officers to represent the United
States at the British military maneuvers
in India in January. The other officer has
not been selected.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1885-11-26

SOFIA, November l5.-The following
has been issued by the Government:
''The Servians having Invaded Bulgaria
to-day near Tsaribrod, before declaring
war, Bulgaria has decided to uphold the
National cause BY all the means al her
disposal"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-04-11

We copy the following Washing
ton special to the New York Evening
Telegram OF Monday. The gentleman
referred to is well remembered in
GAINESVILLE, He is brother of Mr.. Z.
B. Ross, still citizen of this county:
WAsHINGToN, April Cdr. j, w.
Ross, who distinguished himself great
ly by his bravery in the last yellow
fever epidemic of the South, was to-
day detailed by the Naval Department
on account of his many special at
tlinments to the laboratory in the New
York Navy Yard, which is under the
direction of Dr. Bloodgood. The DR..
is a native of GAINESVILLE, Tenn. He
graduated in New Orleans. He was
William NJ. Tweed's medical attendant
on the Franklin. He has been con-
nected of late with the Onward, OF the
Pacific coast, and the Lackawanna. DIR.
Ross was for several years connected
with the New York Schoolship St.
Mary's, and established the library
that vessel now possesses.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-04-11
Death Of VIM. N. jackson.

To the Chronicle:
William Marshall jackson was born Nov.
g. 1924. and died in Clarksville, Tenn. April
3, 1885. He came to Ciarksville in January
1916. and has been one of its best know n
citizens.
He was kind-hearted and charitable, never
turning empty away the needy craving
help 1t his door. He had gift of song
which in earlier days he consecrated to
church service. He sung in the choir in
the Methodist churcn for some years. He
also participated In musical entertain
ments. There was much 10 admire In him
m brother, son and friend. In his last days
he sought and obtained mercy of Him who
has said blessed are the merelful for they
shall obtain mercy" He found access to a
throne of Mercy and obtained pardon for
sins by penitence and trust in the Savior,
and rejolced in christian hope. His last
hours were made glad by the faith he exer-
cised in the sinners friend. Preceded by
good mother, he expressed joy at release
from suffering and admission to heaven.
The other brothers have promised to follow
on. May they experience the joy of con-
scious pardon eliminating in the glad fru-
ition of happy immortality.
A FRIEND
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-04-11
Easter serrices a Trlnity Church.


To the Chronicle:
1t would be great injustice to Prof.
Emery to pass without notice the adj
mirable style in which the Easter
music was rendered at the Episcopal
church last Sunday. The choir was
increased by the accession of two or
three singers from other churches,
which, while 1t added mrch to the
fulness OF harmony, added still more
to the labors of the conductor. Very
few OF the choir read music and al
most none OF them read it at sight
each part therefore had to be separate
" taught, the tenors by themselves
the altos, BASES and sopranos the
same, and under such circumstances,
the correct production OF such COM
positions as Bucks TIE Deum and
Bristowes Easter Canticle is a Hercu-
lean undertaking, and would be
thought an impossible one, but for its
successful accomplishment last Sunday.
The fugal chorus with which the latter
composition closed, was given with
force and precision, such as would do
credit to any choir in the country.
This result could only have been ar
rived at by long-continued patient
and conscientious training creditable
equally to the singers and to their
instructor.
Some excellent solo singing deserves
notice but the choral parts were, as
they should be in church music, the
most effective and the most promi-
nent We trust that Prot. Emery will
long reside among us and keep us up
to the mark in music, we have 1t on
the most reliable testimony that an
effort has been made to engage him in
a much larger city at higher emolu-
ments, but that he and his church de-
cided that he must stay in GAINESVILLE.
He is adding to his residence on Main
street, large music room and it is
hoped that his choral and orchestral
concerts which gave so much satisfac-
ton last year will be renewed at no
distant period. The following is the
list of singers who took part in the
musical service of last Sunday: So
Jennie Bailey, Emma
Tyler, Jessie Fowlkes, and Beulah
Settle, Mesdames Tyler and Luckett.
Bette Garland, Bette
Sims, and Mrs Julia Courts. Tenors:-
Messrs. Charles Cook, Stanley Wiser
and Sam1 Hodgson. Bases:-Messrs.
VIM. Settle, G. n. Byers, and Burt
Wilson. ID. F. w.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-04-11
PERSONAL.

Judge Tyler was in Nashville We'd
nesday
Major E. C. Gordon has returned
from New York.
Mr.. Boyd Drake of Davidson county,
Is visiting the family of Mr.. Sam
DAILY.
Chas. REEVES Esq., substantial citi-
zen Of the Lafayette neighborhood,
was in the city this week.
Mr.. C. III. Roberts who lives at Ken
nedy Station on the /. A. and T. R. r.
gave us a pleasant call Wednesday.
Mrs. E. V. RAINY of the Southside
has been visiting friends in the city
this week.
We regret to learn that our old
friend Peter Oneal, has been suffering
a great deal for some time, with rheu-
matism.
Judges Smith and Lurton, attorney
general Burney and NJ. Savage Esq,
attended Circuit court at Erin, this
week.
Mr.. A. r. Hall returned several days
ago from the East, and his immense
stock OF spring and summer goods are
arriving daily.
Our latest advices from Mr.. G. D
Roberts and Mr.. Theo. Wyatt of the
Southside, who have both been il, for
some weeks, are that they are now inn
proving
Mr.. Joseph Elliott who has for sew
eral years been connected with the
GAINESVILLE Wagon Company, left for
Vinton Station, Ohio, Tuesday morn
ing.
The accomplished Miss Minnie
Caldwell, of Paris, who had been visit
ing Misses Mary and Lucy Caldwell on
Greenwood avenue, left for her home
morning.
Col. Tom w. Neal representative
from the counties of Dyer, Lake and
Obion and editor of the famous State
Gazette was in the city Wednesday and
favored US with call.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-04-11

The following preamble and resolutions
were adopted at a meeting of Fredonia
Lodge No. 225, held at Fredonia, April 4th
1885.
Brother E. It. Swift was born Nov. Sth,
1910; died April LIST, 1885, aged "A years, 3
months and % days. He was for more than
30 years an earnest, and valuable member
of this Lodge, prompt In his attendance
when able, and loved the order. He was a
good citizen, a warm friend, a kind husband
and father.
More than fifty years lie was a member of
the Methodist church, and nearly all that
time was an official member. A good man
has fallen-as a ripe sheeth he was garnered.
For months, with patience and Christian
resignation he bore his sore Affections, con-
fidingi in the great and precious promises of
God his way was clear, his hope steadfast.
With this confidence and hope he met death
fearlessly and victOriously. For him to
live was Christ, for him to die was gain.
Resolved, That we as Lodge have lost a
Brother, whose memory we will ever cher
iSh as a true MaSon,-a good man. To this
we humbly and cheerfuily submit, feeling
assured that our loss is his great gain.
Resolved, That we earnestly sympathiZe
with his family in their bereavement, and
assure them, that in our order they will find
true friends.
mourning. and the members wear the usual
badge thereof for thirty days.
Resolved That the family of the deceased
brother be furnished a copy of this report,
and a copy of the same be semitic the Clarks-
vile CHR 0NICLE and to the Nashville Chris
tiun Advocate for publication.
REV II. L. BURNEY,
J. H. PATRICK,
j. w. WILKINSON,
Committee.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-04-11

A NEGRO named Hambly committed
suicide in the 18th district OF this
county several days since in quite an
original manner. His wife deserted
him some time ago, and went with
another man to Kansas. This bad
treatmentpreyed upon his mind so that
he determined on self destruction and
the means he chose for putting an end
to his life was eating the phosphorus
off of the heads of matches. He de-
voured quite quantity of the stuff
and died after suffering the most hori-
BILE torture.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-04-11
Death of Mrs. ]. :. Lee. at Erin,

Death of Mrs. J. $. Lee, at Erin.
To the Chronicle:
s. Kate Richardson, wife of j. s. Lee,
died at her home in Erin, Tenn, April l,
1885. Professed religion and Joined the
NJ. E. Church, South, in early life. She
was firm and decided in her convictions OF
right and wrong, truth and falsehood. The
christian graces shone forth in her daily
walk and conversation. She possessed, in
an eminent degree, q meek, quiet and gen.
tie spirit, which none failed to perceive
who associated with her. She lived and
died christian. She was true friend,
faithful mother and devoted wife-true and
faithful to him whose heart she has left
desolate. Long will her christian influence
be felt among her circle OF friends in Erin.
"Oh for the death of those
Who slumber in the Lord
Oh, be, like theirs, my last repose,
Like theirs my last reward
with us their names shall live
Through long succeeding years,
Embalmed with ali our hearts can give,
Our praises and our tears"
E. L. C.
Erin, Tenn, April 6. 1885.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-04-11
Gov. BATE has granted Bill Morrow

Gov BATE has granted Bill Morrow
a reprieve of 60 days. He has not yet
acted on the petition asking for COM
mutation of the sentance to imprisOn-
ment for life. We would respectfully
suggest that he do so at his earliest
possible convenience. 1t is due the
prisoner that he should know his fate
in time to prepare for death and not
be fed on false hopes until the end is
almost at hand.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-04-11

The total white public school chill
dren of Tennessee is 400, 1897; colored
150,832-an aggregate of 571 ,829; white
teachers employed, $40, colored 1918;
total, 692S-195 more than the preced-
ing year. White schools opened 1924;
colored, l471; total, $685..
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-04-11

WE are still receiving subscrip-
tons in connection with the CHRoN-
iCLE, for Godey's Lady's Book and
Peterson's Magazine. The CHRON-
ICLE and either one for 1915, or all
three for $3.50. Now is the time to
subscribe.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-04-11

Mr.. james Scruggs living on the
Southside of the river near Steel's
Spring died Tuesday of pneumonia,
aged about So years. He was clever
citizen and his DEATHS much regretted.
He leaves a wife and one child. Mrs.
Scruggs, we regret to state, is quite
i'll OF the same disease.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-04-11
CHRISTIAN COUNTY, KY.

BROTHER TALMAGE complains that
one of his original sermons was preach
ed by a Tennessee minister who also
claimed it as original. As the gospel
originated over 1,8O0 years ago the
presumption is the sermon Brother
Talmage claims as original was not the
gospel.-NashpiIe Banner.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-04-11

Indi rubber worms; Did you ever
see any? Well the first time you pass
one of these street vendors of worm
candy he will show you bottle full
of them, but if you want to see gen
uine worms, give wOrmy child IA
dose of Whites Cream Vermifuge 1t
brings Elm. For sale by Owen &
Moore, and w. s. Barbee.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-04-11

Mrs. Eliza A. Hatcher, widow of the
late Benjamin Hatcher, died at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. James f.
Wilcox, in the first district last Satur-
day, aged Go years. She was a lady of
many superior traits, and her life was
adorned by those Christian graces that
so become the female character. Her
loss viii be felt by large number of
Borrowing friends. The remains were
inferred in the family burying-ground
Sunday afternoon.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-04-11

Gen. Grant has been thought to be
on the verge OF death once or twice
during the past week, but was report
ed some better Thursday. He bears
his sufferings bravely and is fully
aware of his approaching end.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-04-11
Mad Dogs.

Several cases of hydrophobia have
appeared among the dogs in and about
the city recently. Two dogs belong
ing to Mr.. Walter Drane have been at
tackled with the dread disease. The
Mayor has had the ordinance prohib-
iting unmuzzled dogs from running
at large printed in hand-bills and post
ed in various portions of the city. The
police are instructed to enforce the
law rigidly and to put speedy end to
all CANNES that may appear on the
streets with unfettercd mouths.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-04-11

Miss Cleveland is no less skillful
politician than her bachelor brother.
A young lady, praising the beauty of
a reception to her hostess, remarked :
81 never saw the White House look so
handsome" Miss Cleveland grace
fully replied: "And you have con-
tributed to it by your presence
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-04-11

THREE hundred people, the most of
them ladies, congregated at the depot
in Knoxville to bid the Rev. Sam
Jones good bye and sung Sweet Bye
end Bye as the train was leaving.
Nearly 500 conversions were made dur
ing the meetings held by him in tina
~
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-04-11

IT will be seen from the sales that
tobacco at the Exchange this week
brought better prices than for some
time. There seems to be a general
advance on all grades. Farmers should
take advantage of the advance.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-04-11

Mr.. s. G. Barbee died at his home
about three miles beyond New Provi-
dence Friday morning, the 10th inst,
at o'clock. He was born April 4,
1912, in Raleigh, N. e. His father re-
moved to Robertson county, Tenn,
when he was small boy. He was
married to Nancy Trice in 1888, and
has resided in this county ever since.
He was a good citizen and very gen.
orally respected. The intermpnt will
take place Saturday afternoon ut the
family burying ground on the I. A.
Tree place, at , O'Clock p. m.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-04-11

GENTLEMEN will find a full and com
plete line of Shoes, Hats, Shirts, Neck
wear, Underwear and Umbrellas, at
Bowling & Wilson's, all the latest
styles and novelties being constantly
received.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-04-11

THERE was an engagement between
Afghan and Russian forces Thursday
which, it is feared, will break off the
peace negotiations and precipitate the
war between England and Russia.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-04-11

Mr.. Morton, the new gardener ut
Evergreen Lodge, assisted in the dec
Grafton of Trinity church for Easter.
The exquisite arrangement of the flo-
raj adOrnments betrayed the touch of
the professional hand. Mr.. Morton is
well skilled in his calling and under
stands thoroughly the decorative art
so far as it can he practiced with
flowers.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-04-11

The schedule on the l.. 4 n. railroad
has been so changed that the Northern
bound train now passes Clarksvilse at
7:30 a. M, and the South bound tram
at S:33 a. IN. The trains meet at
Guthrie
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-04-11

REV. STERLING BREWER died at his
home in the 10th district Sunday
morning at quite an advanced age.
He was local preacher of the NJ. E.
Church, South, and was universally
liked and respected. A good portion
Of his life had been spent in teaching
school, and there are many of his old
scholars still living who will revere
his memory. He was a good man,
and the record of his long and useful
life is bright example for those who
would walk in the paths of rectitude.