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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-09-12
Manners and Customs in the South.
Toledo Blade

/ have returned from trip south,
and let me say there is a soothing quiz
etude about southern manners, which
is, perhaps, all the more agreeable as
brought into contrast with the rest
less, wearying action of northern life.
They are seldom in hurry and have
leisure to enjoy themselves and prac-
tice those little retinements which are
the wayside flowers in the path of life.
There is not man or boy but will
lift his hat on meeting lady, and with
grace born of long use and innate
politeness. In going down the steps it
seems instructive for the gentleman to
take the hand OF the lady and assist
her. While in the south with friend
my attention Was attracted to a gentle
man and lady near us. "They are
southerners," | remarked. "You can
tell that by the way he takes care of
her" A northerner appears to per-
form many little acts of politeness as a
duty; Il southerner will do it as If a
pleasure. No matter how we'll they
may know her, none of the boys adj
dress young lady by her first name
alone; it Is always Miss Mary, Miss An
ME, etc. a respect for the Sancnty oil
the church seems unusual. / have
never seen but one instance OF whis-
pering at .divine service, and that was
by northern girl. A great deal has
been said about dipping snuff, but |
have rarely been where have met it
in any class, and what | did see was
no more unclean than any way OF chew
ing gum or tobacco.
So many years have now passed since
brother was arrayed against brother
that we can judge the contestants on
both sides dispassionately. Be the
facts as they may, southerners, as a
body, honestly thought they were fight
ing for their homes and country, and
believing this made the women OF the
south the bravest OF the brave.
}. w. PENNELL.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-09-12
Mercurtal Poisoning.

For 50 years / have suffered from
the effects of Mercury and Iodide OF
Potassium. / was salivated in a most
feal ful way, and was given up to die.
/ have had no relief from anything !
have taken for it, and l have tried
everything, until now, that | have
taken a course of Swift's Specific. 1t
has entirely cured me. 1t has also
cured me of sciatic rheumatism, from
which have suffered for many long
wears. / am now well of both, and
there is DO evidence OF mercurial pois-
oning or rheumatism about me.
o. II. Russ, with Howe Scale Co.
Albany, N. Y, June, 20, 1885.
Swift's Specific is entirely vegetable
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases
mailed free.
TUE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co, n. Y. III
". sd st. Drawer Atlanta, ia
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-09-12

@The Rebels Rest" is the name OF a
house that stands in the wilderness of
San Paulo, most southern of the Bra
lillian provinces, and within a few
miles of the house are a score or so of
plantations held by men, once citizens
OF the United States. These colonists
went thither Mt the downfall Of the
Confederacy. They now number about
800 persons, and they still keep up
their American manners and CONNER
cial customs. The leader of the little
band, Robert Burton, who was civil
engineer, recently saw Bedford Mack
ey, the United States consul at Rio
Grande de Sui, and assured him of
the prosperity of the planters, who,
however, often wish they were in
North America again.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-09-12
A Good BUSINESS ousdssk.

The Financial ChroD;
OF Saturday last refer Gle in ito ;ssna
House returns, !" - to the Clearing
an un'aihhg aich are regarded as
lali In the .krOineter OF the rise or
lows; volume of business, rs fol-
4 considerable gain at New York
lover $4,000 and some improvement
at most Of the other cities during the
week bring the aggregate clearings FOR
whole country up to $77l ,062, 294, to-
tai exceeded only once since the third
week of January"
In comparison with the correspond
ing six days of 1888, the total exchanges
record an increase of $118,G21 ,376, and
the truth OF these figures is attested
not only by the oral statements of prom
inent merchants, but by a gradual
hardening OF prices for most commod-
tiles by increased signs of life every
where apparent in the wholesale dry
goods district, and by more numerous
applications to banks for discounts.
The clerical forces OF some OF the lead
ing wholesale houses are busily en-
gagged far into the night packing and
6t4iPphlS SOOuc W bilC w est anu OO1StA-
1t is noticeable that the demand is
chiefly from those sections where the
crops are largest, the South especially
coming forward is large buyer. The
enormous cotton crop, to say nothing
fof cereals, bids fair to lead to such Il
revival in the trade and industries OF
the South as will exert an important
influence on matters here. On the
other hand vast amount OF Northern
capital is likely to find its way into
Southern enterprises during the next
twelve months, as many believe that the
South and Southwest at present offer
better field for operations than either
the West or Northwest, where the inhu-
ence of overtrading during the boom
several years ago is still felt to "a greater
or less extent. 1t is to be hoped that
the present revival of bubiness will be
gradual in order to check any tenden-
cy towards, excessive production, which
always does much to shorten the peri
cd and detract from the stability OF the
improvement
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-09-12
If Ton Want to be Happy.

II you want 70 be happy you must be good,
maxim all right in its way;
But TAR better one, IL understood,
Is what have now got to saw.
III you want 70 be happy you must be well,
w hateyer the station you scfve In;
And OF all the medicines one bears tile lead
The good samaritan Nervinc"
once tried every sort OF cure
To restore tne to good health;
And spent III vain, Of that I'm sure,
Considerable share OF wealth:
But all was valf, I'LL "a friend advised
in a manner most deservin'
The medicine he most highly priced,
richmond Is '.ssslnaritasi Nervine"
/ took his advice : In one short week
felt no further pain;
For doctors no longer had to seek,
For never felt sick again.
I'm healthy and happy the whole day long /;
so II health be worth preservin,,
Inc CONSTANT burden of my song
1ss try aSamaritan Nervine."
Twill cure the young, twill heal the old,
Twill make the whole world better,
AT 81 Joseph, Missouri, the medicine is sold;
Drop DIR. Richmond a letter;
He'll give you advice far better than wealth,
He'll point out the way to preserve in
The best condition your newly found health,
Ay the use of samaritan Nervine."
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-09-12
AN EXPLODED BOOM

A long, lank. lean and chronic Anti-Pot-
ash Boom met the new, fat and saucy
Atlanta Big Bold Boom, on hot, sultry day.
"Who are you ?" asked the B. b. B. Boom.
al am the old Anti-Potash Boom," was
the sad reply, as the perspiration rolled
down, and 1t leaned heavily on the b. b. Ii.
Boom for support.
"Don't lean on me-" said the B. b. b.
Boom. 81 may look strong, but l am quite
young-only IA months old, am growing
rapidly, and am mighty weak in the knees.
/ am doing the work which you have failed
to do, although you are 50 years old. You
are old, and tough, and rich, and don't
require a support. But what causes you to
look so thin of late?"
"WelI, hardly know" replied the Anti
Potash Boom. "My physicians tell me that
my abilities have been Over-rated, and that
while trying to whip out all opposition by
boast and brag, that have proven my ina
bility. Old age is also creeping on me
having fought near so years before any one
knew l was living-and now l am unable
to perform feais that Others are doing. am
collapsed; my friends have turned against
me and call me names, and OH Lordy, how
sick become at the very sight of B. b. b.
Hold my head while / die.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-09-12

Here is sample of rapid growth in
Texas The town of Abilene in 1881
had population of 500. By the end
of 1892 this had increased to 1900, in
1888 to $500, in 1884 to 1890, 10 1885 up
to date $500. To-day it has two nation
al banks with capital respectively OF
$4,000 and 100000, two large hard
ware stores, two large warehouses, sew
enty-fve dry goods houses, twenty
eight grocery stores, two furniture
stores, five drug stores, three livery
stables. two fine hotels and eleven sal
looms, one complete flourmill, a very
fine opera-house that cost $4,000, Il
courthouse that cost $4,000, and two
telephone companies. Business lots
are selling from $500 to $500 per lot,
and land is selling in the vicinity from
3 to so per acre. This town ranks
second in the State as wool market,
San Antonio being the first Abilene's
total shipment for last year was 1900,
600 pounds.-Mentphis Appeal.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-09-12

Another error made by druggist
has resulted in the fatal poisoning of
two young ladies. He dealt out NOR
phine instead OF quinine. All the cir
cumstances of this lamentable occur
renee show that the error was one that
is possible in hundreds of respectable
drug stores where no better precautions
are taken to separate and mark the two
drugs so that it will be impossible to
mistake them. Errors in dealing with
deadly poisons cannot be condoned.
The purchaser in nearly every case is
at the mercy of the dispenser, and the
druggist oug ht to have a spstem which
would make such mistakes impossible.
-NeU York World.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-09-12

"Yas, boss" said Uncle Cephus, "dem
Jonsings am de highest toned colored
people in de hull State. De pride OBJ
dem young ladies is sumpin OATS past
de understanding OBJ common niggeh.
You see, dere grandfather he died OBJ
some kind oh heightened misery in
de back, which de doctors called de
cebrum spinal men in jeters, an upon
dat fac de family hab been foundered,
No, boss, / doan know what kind OBJ
inen dem men in jeters' is, but spec
dey is way up. Gaze Miss Libbie she
dun lowed dat de family was agoin'
to hab cote OBJ AIMS. Detroit Free
Press.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-09-12

Il. s. Sen ate,


|
We had some me morabie filibuster-
inc in my day. r smemter one night
when a great con test Ia sne senate,
over n certain bill eliminated IN TWEEN,
=. hours of worlS: The majority had
determined that they would SIT the
h;l,r ont that night So they assem-
b,a,l IA force, ready to pass it wheneY-
er they might see their chance. IT
...;noritv were also on hand. !,
aides we're nearly exhausted. ooth
hands of the clock apprr AS the
hour of midnight, there Jached the
that Senator MeT- IN. | remember
Nv. senator Imam led the minori-
majority. logan watched for the
foor. Senator Merriman had the
COZ nth the unlimited privilege of
llinuous debate PERMITTED by the
rules, and he seemed prepared to talk
forever. But occasionally he paused
to allow another member of the mi
nority to make motion to adjourn.
upon which the yeas and nays would
be ordered-@And the clerk will cali
the roll !"
Those words were the signal Tor ac-
ton. @Call up the Senator's came
from Senator Merriman; "Call up the
Senator's echoed Captain Bassett.
This Is how we pages called them.
Each of us would rush around through
the various rooms, and give one OF
these sleeping Senator'S a little tap,
shouting "Yels and Nays !" and dart
away to find another. Sometimes a
dozen pages would waken the same
Senator In TACT, we usually ran in Il
line-all together.
Soon the sleepy Senators could be
seen creeping into the chamber from
all directions, half awake, with DISNEY
eled hair, and presenting q woe begone
appearance generally. They would
mechanically cast their votes, the mo-
ton TO adjourne would be lost, Sena-
tor Merriman would resume his speech
and the other Senator'S, except the
watchers" would again vanish as mys-
terIously and as noiselessly as the sol
diers of Roderlck Dhu. When he had
~ given them time to fall asleep, he would
again yield the floor to motion to adj
Journ, and the performance would be
repeated.
During all this speech-making most
OF the minority were asleep. They de.
pended upon Senator Merriman Gas
most OF the majority depended upon
Senator Logan and their other leaders,
to awake them at the proper time
They relied upon him TO do all the
talking. He was as | say, prepared tC
do it. But he made mistake. He
remembered the courtesy but he for
got the rules of the Senate. He had
been yielding the floor To his friend.
whenever he saw fit, and resuming il
again after they had said whatever they
wished: Sentor Logan at last inter
fered. He raised the "point of order
that the Senator from North Carolina
could not speak "more than twice" or
the matter then pending. Senator
Merriman stood aghast The presid
ing officer sustained the point Of or
der.
That is where the decentralization o.
the minority seemed to begin. AT ten
minutes past o'clock a. m. the major
ity passed the bill.
How would you like to be a filibus
ter?
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-09-12

One day very pious clerical friend
who had consumed an hour of his val
liable time in small talk, said to James
Harper, the publisher BRO. Harper,
| am curious to know how you four
men distribute the duties of the estab-
lishment between YOU" John" said
Mr.. Harper, good humoredly, attends
to the finances, Wesley to the cores
pondence, Fletcher to the general bar
gaining with authors, and, don't you
tell anybody" he said, drawing his
chair still closer and lowering the tone
of his voice, Il entertain the bores."
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-09-12
A Captains Fortunate Discovery

Capt Coleman, schr. Weymouth
plying between Atlantic City aud n.
Y, had been troubled with a cough
so that he was unable to sleep, and was
induced to try DIR. Kings New Discov-
cry for Consumption. 1t not only gave
him instant relief, but allayed the ex-
treme soreness in his breast His
children were similarly affected and a
single dose had the same happy effect
DR.. Kings New Discovery Is now the
standard remedy in the Coleman
household and on board the schooner.
Free trial bottles of this standard
remedy at Owen and Moores'.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-09-12
GLASS HOUSES.
They who 1--we IN Glass Houses Should Mind
How they Cast Stones.

They who 1--we IN Glass Houses Should Mind
How they Cast Stones.
1t is amusing to see how tender
footed certain blood remedy proprie-
tors have become of late. They make
much ado about "apes and imitators"
when none are in sight
The proprietors of B. B. B. would
say most emphatically that their rem
edy stands upon its own merit Should
we attempt to initiate, it would not be
those who do not understand the mo-
dus operandi of that which they offer.
Our own long experience in the
profession precludes such an idea. The
field for blood remedies is large and
broad, affording ample room for all
present aspirnts. We do not desire
to close the door against others, nei-
Their shall it be closed against us. B. B.
B. is the quickest remedy, does not
contain mineral or vegetable poison,
does not initiate, and is in the field as
an honorable competitor for public
favor, and its success is without a par
allel.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-09-12

Representative Connell, of the Geor-
gia Legislature, occasioned a sensation
last week by introducing bill putting
an annual tax of $3.50 upon bachelors
over thirty years of age, to create a
fund for the education of fatherless
children.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-09-12

Professor Virgins. whose meteoro-
logical vaccinations are as unerring
and unfallible as the syllables of fate,
says next winter will be marked by
more extreme weather than usual.
The corn husks and the hornets fur
nish similar indications OF protract-
ed and thorough winter.-Atheres Post
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-09-12
In Chaneery at Clarksville-State
of Tennessee.
CLERK AND MASTERS OFFICE, ,

CLERK AND MASTERS OFFICE,
Aug. IL, 1885.
j. B. Killebrew, complainant. Tvs. H. A.
Yates, ct ais, defendants.
1t appearing from affidavit filed In this
cause, that the defendants, NJ. p. higgins
and y. p. Dennis, are non-residents OF the
State of Tennessee:
tits therefore ordered that they enter their
appearance, herein, before or within the
first three days of the next term of
the Chancery Court, to be held at ClarSs-
vile, on the first Monday in October next
Conplainant's Bill, or the same will
be taken for confessed as to them and set
for hearing ex parte; and that copy of this
order be published for four consecutive
weeks in the GAINESVILLE CHRONICLE.
POLK q. JOHNSON, C.r& NJ.
House & Merritt, Sol'rs for Complt.
August l5. lSS5-4t pf IS 90
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-09-12

A bottle of Samaritan Nervine ena-
bles one to defy Asthma, Nervousness,
and General Debility. $3.50 at Drug
gists.
Every Epileptic sufferer ought to
try Smaritan Nervine at once" saws
Rev. ]. 7. Etter, of New Glarus. Wis,
@it's never failing remedy"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-09-12

A western paper says: Nothing
will cure SONS sick men more quickly
than an office, properly applied.-This
"cure" may be very successful in many
cases, but we would say: If a man
suffers from cough or cold, give him
DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-09-12

Have used Tongaline in several cases
OF neuralgia and rheumatism, with
marvellous success. Tongaline is an
invaluable remedial agent, and the
remedy "par excellence" for neuralgia
and rheumatism.
L. E. Sisler, NJ D., Manchester, Ohio
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-09-12
HuckIen,s Arnica saIYe.

The Best SaIve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fe-
yer Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price IS cents per box. For sale by
Owen & Moore.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-09-12
THE NASHVILLE BANNER,
Administrator Notice.

Having qualified as Administrator of the
estate of Jas. Mathews decd, all persons
indebted to the same are notified TO come
forward and make payment; and those
having claims against said estate will fsie
them with me, properly authenticated,
within the time required by law, or they
will be barred. ]. N. BLACKFORD,
Admir-. of Jas. Mathews, decd.
Aug ], l8S5.-4w~
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-09-12
In Chancery at C'arksyille---State Of
tennessee.

CLERK AND MASTERS OFFICE,
Sept. 2, 1885.
&. F. Poston ct ais. Complainants, VS.. jose
phine Poston ct ais. Defendants
1t appearing from affidavit filed in this
cause, that the Defendants, Thos. Carter
and wife, Adeline Carter, Bette johnson,
Kate Poston, Eugenla Pc ston, Murrell Pos
ton, Mamie McAra, Sallie Poston, George
Poston, Vernon Poston and Kate Poston
are non-residents of the State OF Tennessee;
1t is therefore ordered that they enter their
appearance, herein, before or within the
first three days of the next term of the
ChancerY Court, to be held at GAINESVILLE,
ON the first Monday in October next, 1885,
AID plead, answer or demur to Complain
ants bill, or the same will be taken for con-
fessed as to them and set for hearing ex
parte; and that copy OF this order be pub
! he'd for four consecutive weeks in the
GAINESVILLE Chronicle.
POLK G. JOHNSON,
Clerk and Master.
By A. R. GHoLsoN, Dep. @. & NJ.
House & Merritt, Sol'rs for Comp1ts.
Sept. 5, IS85-4t
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-09-12

No preparation could have made
such reputation as Salvation Oil has
lin so short time) without intrinsic
merit of the highest order. 1t kills
pain. Price % cents bottle.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-09-12

How many terrible aches cne's poor head
has. and what suffering is caused by these
headaches. Relief may be had from Hervous
Neuralgia, or Sick Headache by the use Of
EfStS 4, r,S4.no Which ia not q cure-all, but
which 8 cure for Nervousl
Headache Neuralgia, Rheumakizm, scinkica|
and Gouk No proprietary medicine has ever
obtained such strong endorsement from the
medical profession
FOR SALE By ALE DRUGorsrs.
a. a. MElLtERs Sole PrOpristor. 708 "a
Sent x l2g5--lv
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-09-12

The expenses of making the new re-
vision OF the Old observation-disclosures
Jointly by Oxford and Cambridge Uni
versities-is reported at about 100000.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-09-12
A Wop.tarlui Rook
MANHOOD WoMANHooDi

An exhaustive treatise on Sexual Excuses,
the diseases arising from them, and their
treatment and cure also "a brief lecture on
Epilepsy and other Nervous Diseases show
ing the relationship existing between the
Sexual and Nervous system, BY DR. 8. A.
RIcHMoND. st. Joseph, Missouri. Price
81 80. fully illustrated and elegantly bound
continuing over $50 pages.
This wonderful book reveals the inner
most secrets OF natura, and Is, In fact, n key
which opens the book of Knowledge, and
plucks leaves OF healing from the tree OF
life. IL treats of subjects which are OF i'm
menSe value TO every man, woman and
child in the land, and VIII, in all probabil
tty, save years of sickness and fortunes in
doctor bills. Agents wanted everywhere,
both male and female. Send at once and
get agents circular
For sale by LOCKERT & REYNOLDS.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-09-12
InsOlvent Notice.

The insolvency of the estate of Robt.
Poole, deed. having been suggested, all per-
SONS having claims against said estate are
notified to file the same with the County
Court Clerk, duly authenticated, on or be-
fore the 9th day of March, 1886.
Il. +. MADOLE,
Admir-. of Roht. Poole, dec'ds
AugS, ISS5.-4w,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-09-12
Taxes for 1886.

will be at the following Districts on the
dates named below for the purpose of col
lecting the State, County, School, Railroad
and Road Taxes for 1885:
No. S-Liberty, Thursday, October l.
No 9-Wiley's Chapel, Friday, Oct 2
No 2l-Central Chapel, Saturday, Oct
No New providence, Monday, Oct
No l4-Humphrey's School House, Fri
day, Oct l6
No I5-GrantvIlle, Saturday, Oct II
No l0-Shady Grove, Monday, Oct 10
No n-Swifl's shop, Tuesday, Oct 20
No 20-Shiloh, Wednesday, Oct q
No l9-Palmyra, Thursday, Oct p
No lS-Hunt's Mill, Friday, Oct %
No l3-Macedonia, Saturday, Oct 81
No l6-Cabin Row, Monday, Oct %
No l7-Smith's shop, Tuesday, Oct 81
No 5-Jordan Springs, Wednesday, Oct IS
No 3-Ringgold, Thursday, Oct 20
No champions, Friday Oct 80
No 2-Rollow's Shop, Saturday, Oct 81
No est Bethlehem, Monday, Nov 2
No 5-Grant's Mill, Tuesday, Nov
No l2-Clarksville, Wednesday, Nov 4.
All persons owing taxes are easnestly and
respectfully requested to meet me at the
above times and places. 1t is greatly to the
interest of every taxpayer to pay his taxes
islature has added heavy additional cost
when the books go into officers hands. If
there should be errors in the assessment of
your property, you have ample time to
have them corrected before you come to pay
your taxes This done, you will save your
self and the Trustee much trouble.
Time for collecting expires January 81.
Office In GAINESVILLE National Bank.
r. 81. PICKERING, Trustee.