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The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1885-02-26
AN AGREEABLE MAN !

They had an hours spare time at the
station, the politician and the agreeable
man, and the former, noticing that the
latter grinned and nodded at all who pass
ed him, concluded that he would strike up
a conversation with him, and while away
the otherwise dreary time. Siding up to
the agreeable man. he said:
"Going to the Inauguration on the 4th p
A nod and grin was the only reply.
ga Democrat, s'pose."
Another nod-antOher grin.
do you think Cleveland will give us
Reform administration?
Again couple of mods and smiles.
You don't believe, then, do you, that
he will turn the country over to the Sol
id Snuth?"
A happy, satisfied look, and several
mods. was the only reply.
"Do you think Tn q .fools' cried the
politician, thinking the agreeable man
was trying to make fun of him.
With sweet, patronizing smile, the
agreeable man looked him in the face,
nodding SO vigorously as to threaten
dislocation of the neck.
In towering rage the politician went
to the ticket agent and asked if he knew
that man.
"Oh, yesp' he replied.
"Well, what's the matter with him-is
he a natural born fOol?"
"Oh, no. But he is deaf and dumb"
That politician has adopted new rule
with regard to talking to strangers.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1885-02-26

When the prisoners escaped from Jail,
recently little son of Sheriff Lively is
said to have seized one of them by the
coat-tail, but the fellow was going so
fast that the little fellow could not check
him.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1885-02-26

The most distressing reports come from
the different parts of the country con-
cerning crimes and general distress
brought about through the medium of
the skating rinks. While this is not
chargeable to the Kinks themselves. it
seems to be the outgrowth of a danger
Gus familiarity which too often prevails
there. Social lines are too often destroyed
in such places, and the fact of young
man being Il graceful skater at once COM
mends him to the favor, and too often to
the confidence, of the young ladies. La-
dies should be very careful who they rec
ognize as friends at the rink.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1885-02-26

We heard man a few days ago advance
novel method of getting rid of the low
bawdy houses with which so many towns
and cities are cursed. 1t was doubtless
original, but would hardly stand the scru-
tiny of the Courts. Let the Corporation -
said he" e,"seize the property of the keeper
If the place, appraise it, pay for it by
maintaining the person as long as the
m ney should last, then send the person
to the County Infirmary. We inquired
how he would work it in case the pro-
prietor refused to sell, but his plan did
not take in such possibility
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1885-02-26

1t would not be altogether bad idea
for jackson to establish a police station
over on the Narrow-gauge Railroad be-
tween Wellston and Ironton. When a
criminal escapes the officers in this Coun-
Railroad. Once on the road, he begins to
pound ties in the direction of Kentucky.
This Narrow-gauge line is to thecriminal
what the Underground Railroad" was
to the slave. The trouble with the for
mer, however, is that "Kaintuck" is lit
tie too far away for convenience.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1885-02-26
THE MERRY SIDE !!

They are making arrangements to
strengthen the U. S. Navy. They are go
ing to put on another coat of paint.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1885-02-26

The Gallipolis Bulletin came last week
not with big headlines regarding the big
revival, but with regard to the new Roller
Skating Kinks. They are all the rage at
Gallipolls and at other points as well.
And Roller Skating is a joyful amuse-
ment-though sometimes the ecstacy of
joy is wrecked upon the splinters of dis
aster. The seating" capacity of Skat-
ing Rink is something wonderful.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1885-02-26

Among the military organizations at
the inauguration will be the Governors
Foot Guard. of Connecticut, a Company
one hundred and fourteen years old. But
they've taken in several new recruits since
the organization.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1885-02-26

The Inauguration of President Cleve-
land will be sad blow to the city news
papers. There will be eight or ten COL
umns day to fill with something besides
guessing who will be the members of his
Cabinet
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1885-02-26

A troop of hungry dogs attacked little
girl in Philadelphia, who was going home
from market with piece of meat. Why
are these dogs running loose? Is there a
strike at the sausage factories?
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1885-02-26

Private Dalzell threatens to write fire.
quently for the daily press for the next
forty years. And now the big city editors
want to buy rural-rooster papers, and set
tie in quiet, crossroads neighborhoods.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1885-02-26

The English soldiers started the story
that the Mahdi's troops were deserting
him and running off. They're running
off toaoard the English soldiers, and the
Mahdi is trying to keep up.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1885-02-26

An Uncle Toms Cabin troupe failed to
reach an Indiana town on account of the
snow blockade, and they will probably
sue the Railroad Company for the three
dollars lost by not getting to show.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1885-02-26

Now they have discovered town in
Siberia, containing five hundred inhabi-
tants, the existence of which has been un-
known for three centuries. They are all
Democrats, of course.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-09
Plant Corn.
Memphis Avalanche.

A local correspondent writes word
OF warming To planters. In case col
war between England and Russia his
advice will have been Needed greatly
To the profit OF farmers and to promo
ton OF the progress and growth in
wealth of the country. While cotton
may suffer no more than temporary
depression, as we believe was the case
in the Franco Prussian war, all bread
stutis, feed and grain and grass will be
high. If planters could safely rely
upon full prices for large cotton
crop, which is at least doubtful, they
would find it not only to their inter-
est to save the large sums they wonld
have to pay for supplies but they
would find it pay to share i'm the high
prices which are likely to rule in all
breadstufis.
II will not do to take it for granted
that ones neighbors will embark in
this. 1t should be every planters
thoughtful policy to be sure at least of
a home supply for himself If war is
declared it will be no brief struggle.
1t cannot well last shorter time than
two years ut the least The present
situation just at the planting season is
hint enough on which TO act. While
peace is yet indicated rs the remotest
and barest possibility, it is exceedingly
remote and improbable.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-09

4 New York special to the Cincin
nau Commercial says, a Captain Of the
United States army, who wis Il volun.
teer aid on skobelofrs staffduring tho
Russo Turkish war, says
Next to Germany, Russia is the only
foe IN Europe that England thinks
worthy of crossing bayonets with. Ii
war Is declared it will be the first time
the entire resources of the two empires
have been drawn upon TO defeat each
other, For forty years England has
had no war save with sayages, and even
with these people she has by no means
been uniformly successful. In war
with Russia she will have to do with
an army disciplined and equipped al
ter the most approved theories OF mil
itary science She will have to do
with an empire whose resources are
inexhaustible, whose government is
supreme, and which puts no value ON
human life. Russia might lose l00,-
UO0 men in series Of battles without
arousing popular Indignation in a
manner TO affect the Gar Let Eng
land lose that number of men and the
regant party would be overthrown
and the probabilities of the war being
stopped would be strong. The Rus
sian army, with the exception OF Ger
many, is the best in Europe. / say
this adyisedly, having spent four years
IN inspecting the second class powers.
The War Bureau of Russia does not
know what defeat is. j mean that
succession of defeats would only lead
TO greater exertions ON the part of the
government.
The Grand Dukes are all trained
soldiers, and two of them are capable |
of command. Immediately under
them are men who have won the praise |
OF Skobeletf on many felds-men will |
ing to sacrifice life in order to secure !
an additional decoration, or regiment |
reward for bravery is almost always |
given to Russian officers, and they are |
the bravest in the world. On the field |
OF battle they manifest both the phlegm |
OF Germans and the dash of French. |
men. They lead their men in charges, |
they are athletic, and, by reason of |
their training IN post duty in Siberia,
are Injured to fatigue. The Russian
soldier knows no home ties. His world |
is his company. II his company, of
which he is nm integral part, is sent on
duty, he understands that he must do |
As his commander tells him, even
til nigh it were to kill himself lie is
mda reasoning being. lie is like
slave. If, on the other smnd, he is de-
feated, he has none of the power of
recuperation possessed by the volun-
teer soldier. have seen an officer
cut a man down in his saddle for for
getting to salute him. The men do
not love their commanders, but they
obey them.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-09
RATES OF POSTAGE.
Material Reduction in Letter Postage
After July l..

Material Reduction In Letter Postage
After JuIy 1.
The attention of postmasters and
other postal officers has been called to
the provisions in the act of Congress
approved March 8, 1885, making APP
preparations for the service OF the
Postotfice Department for the fiscal
year ending June 80. 1886"
The change in the present law, au-
thorized by the first OF the provisions,
is simply to increase the standard Of
weight of domestic frst-class matter
from half an ounce to one ounce. That
is to say, on and after the 1st of July,
1885, all domestic tirst-class matter sent
through the malls, including drop let
ters at letter 0arFier offices, must be
charged with postage at the rate of
two cents per ounce or fraction there
of, instead OF two cents per half ounce
or fraction thereof. Drop letters at
other than letter-carrier offices to be
charged at the rate of one cent per
ounce or fraction thereof. @
Due-postage at the rate of two cents
per half ounce or fraction thereof shall
be charged on partially prepaid first
class matter mailed on or before June
80, and not reaching its destination
until on or after July /.
This change in the standard of
weight will also apply to frst-class
matter addressed to Canada, but not
to matter addressed to other foreign
countries. On insuffciently prepaid
matter mailed in Canada and address
ed to this country due-postage shall be
collected at the rate Of three cents per
half ounce or fraction thereof, as indi-
Gated by the figures on the upper left
hand corner of the address, under Ar
ticle ! OF the Additional Articles of
Agreement between the United States
of America and the Dominion of Cam
ada
The change made by the second of
the provisions is merely to reduce the
rate of postage on second class matter
from two cents per pound, on and af-
ter the first of July, 1885. The present
law, comprehended in section 25 of
the act OF Congress of March 3, 1873.
in regard to newspapers mailed free
in the county OF publication, and to
the rates OF postage ON newspapers
and periodicals when deposited in
letter-carrier office for delivery by Its
carriers, will remain unchanged. (See
sections 239 and 240 of the Postal Reg
ulations.)
To provide for wants that may arise
from this change in the rate of second
class postage, the department has de-
cided to issue newspaper and period
icaI postage stamp of the denomination
of one cent, the design and color of
which will be the same as those of the
present series newspaper and periodical
stamps of the denominations OF from
two to ten cents. Stamps of this new
will be ready for issue
by the first of June, afrer which all
postmasters needing them will make
acquisitions for suitable supplies.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-09

THE New York Evening Post says
"The Republican party's long lease Of
power has resulted in making the Fed
tral judiciary almost entirely Republi-
can in political faith. The lust APP
pointee of Democratic President to
the Supreme Court disappeared at
Nathan Clitfordis death in 1881, and
had Judge Field continued with ;he
party which he supported when Lin
coin nominated him, our highest court
would to-day be unanimously Repub-
lican. This is the case with the Court
Of Claims, the Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia, and the Judges
of the Circuit Courts; while only half
adozen among the older District Judg-
es hold the commissions of Democrat
ic Presidents. Though politics ought
not to decide such Il question-ought
not, indeed, to enter into its considera-
tion-the almost ingariable rule has
long been for President to restrica to
lawyers of his own party the range of
possible choice for vacant Judgeship
Mr.. Cleveland will be excusable in OBJ
serving this rule, since, il all the many
appointments to the bench which he
is likely 10 make are from the Democ-
racy, political equilibrium will even
then hardly be established. There can
be no question that the representation
of both parties upon the bench con-
duces to the more cheerful acceptance
of its decisions by the body of citizens,
and the appointment of a number of
Democratic Judges will therefore be
in public interest
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-09
Don't Use Big Words.

In promulgating your esoterie cog
itations. or articulating your superii-
cial sentimentalities and amicable,
philosophical or psychological obserwl-
tons, beware Of platitudinous ponder.
osity. Let your conversational commu
nioations possess clarified conciseness
a compaoted comprehensibleness, Goa
lescent consistency, and concatented
cogency. Eschew all conglomerations
of hatulent garrulity, iejune babble-
ment and as;nine atiectations. Let
your extemporaneous descantings and
unprecedented expatiations have in
telligibility and veracious vivaoity,
without rhodomonttde or thrasonical
bombast. Sedulously avoid all poly
syllable profundity, pompous prolixity,
psittaoe0us vacuity, ventriloquial YER
bosity, and vrniloquent vapidIty Shun
double entendres, puricnt jocosity, and
pestiferous profanity, obscurlnt or ap-
parent. In other words, talk plainly,
briefly, naturally, sensibly, truthfully,
purely. Keep from slang; don't put
on airs; say what you mean; mean
what you say. And don't Use big
words
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-09

The State debt is finally settled; the
Railroad Commission has been re-
pealed, and in the next election the
Democracy of Tennessee will unite
and present solid and impenetrable
front to the enemy. Indeed, it will
sweep the State by an unparalleled
majority, as the colored vote will, for
the first time, divide in the next cleo
tion. The Republicans confidently
rely ON CARRYING Tennessee at the next
election; but they will discover that
Cleveland's administration has united
the Tennessee Democracy, and that
the National Democracy has work
to do, and intends to do it by a
compact and unbroken organization.
Whatever evils exist in the Democratic
party of Tennessee, let them be cor
rected by the party within the party.
The concern OF Tennessee Democrats
for the future will not be with irrita-
ting issues, the wrongs and aspirations
OF individuals, the petty squabbles OF
one machine trying to supplant anOth-
er, but with the interests of the great
Democratic party of the State and the
country.-Memphis Appeal,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-09
A Poor Italian Finds $4,000 in Gold.

Signor A. Vatuone, the person who
has suddenly come into possession of n
fortune, is one OF the proprietOrs of
the Hotel dItaIia, corner OF Pacific
and Sansome sts.. San Francisco, Cal.
He drew the $4,000 i'm the February
drawing, on ticket No. 28600, in The
Louisiana State Lottery for $5. He is
a little, black eyed Italian, about 35
years OF age, and bears a very good
character. He takes his good fortune
very quietly. He has pnt his money
away, without having made any change
vet He made his brother present
Of $4,000 and is going TO celebrate his
good fortune by keeping open house
all next Sunday. Nam Francisco tCal)
Chronicle, March 3
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-09
Mary Anderson's Alden.
+. London Cable Dispatch

AT the close, being called before the
curtain, Miss Anderson said ladies
and gentlemen, although shall soon
return to my native land, fcel sad at
now saying farewell to London. /
little thought, eighteen months ago,
wnen first appearing here, trembling
and fearing that | should finally have
won such kindness and applause as
greets my farewell | shall never for
get you. l ask you never to forget
Inc. Cries from the pit, 1--WE won't
Maryl"l hope in time to again re-
turn. May L? [Cries over the house,
You must 7? II do hope that the
London public will be glad to see me.
Voice in the gallery--"The public is
your little lamb, Maryp followed by
roars OF laughter and applause,l /
will therefore not say farewell, but
goodbye" In response to more calls
Manager Abbey was led on by Miss
Anderson. To cries of speech !" he
pantomined to his lips aud heart, and, ,
pulling down his vest, retired.
Miss Anderson now rests till mid
August, partly in England, accepting
private hospitality, partly on the Con-
tinent Then she completes her pro-
vincial tour, beginning at Newcastle,
through the principal cities in the
Midlands and northward, ending at
Cork on Sept. 26ih, whence she takes
slPa mer for New York.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-09

ONE would naturally suppose that all
the male population of the country
was seeking Office, to read the accounts
in many of the papers. The truth is,
there is about one Office for every $50
voters or heads of families. There
may be anaverage Of half a-dozen seek
ing each office, but the other 40 or
more are only anxious that the offices
be filled by good and capable men.
The President is evidently trying to
administer the Government in the in
terest OF the 140 people rather than for
the half-dozen office-seekers. This is
such new thing that the country is
slow to comprehend the value and
strength OF isuch a Nashville
Unioa
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-09
Aylsil.
BY Edinund Clarence stsdma.s, in March
Century.

by kdInund Clarence stedma.s, in March
Century.
Iwhlk the lanes tiiin hollow
Fast Is the twilight hour,
But stealthy shadows follow
And night withhoida her power,
For somewhere in the eastern sky
The shrouded moon Is high.
Qews from the wild rsss drip unheard,
Their unfnrgotten scent
With that OF woods and grasses bient.
No nluffied flight of bird. -
No whispering voice, my football stops;
No breeze amid the poplar tops
The smallest leaf has stirred
Yet round me, here and there,
A little ffuttering wind
Plays nOw,-these senses have OWNED
A breath across my lair,-
a t0uch,-that on my forehead lies,
And presses long
These lips so mute of song,
And now, witE kisses cool my halfshut eyes
This night? Oh, what is here7
What viewless aura clings
So fitfully, so near.
On this returning even-tide
When Memory will not be denied
Unfettered wings?
My arms reach out,-in vain,-
They fold the air;
And yef-that wandering breath again!
Too vague to make her phantom plain,
Too tender for despair.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-09

At19 years OF age | was afflicted
with fearful pains in my head eyes,
shoulders and right side, and begun 70
spit blood. tried quite number Of
physicians. whose medicines only
brought temporary relief. They called
il cold, and after exhausting their
treatment, said WAS sure to die. Being
an orphan, and in poor health all my
life, thought death wonld he a relief.
Thus, for twelve years, Isuilered. Ny
only solace was in morphine. For two
years | never slept day or night with
out morphine, so intense was my suli-
ering. During the spring OF 1881 1
was induced TO try SWift's Specific. IL
acted like charm. L. wis n Godsend
to me. After using u that season, L
was completely restored. II gave me
pure blood, strong nerves, sOiInd mind
and good health. nm now thirty
five years of age and am in perfect
health as any lady III Atlanta. Ten
thousand tongues could not express
my gratitude for finding this wonder
ful medicine. commend il to su!ler-
ing humanity.
ADAIINE CoLLrNs, Atlanta, Ga.
Jan, |, 1884.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-09

Everybody wants an honest answer
10 this simple question - What is the
best medicine TO regulate the bowels,
cure costiyeness and billousaess, help
the digestion and give strength to the
whole system ? People ask us this
every day. We answer Parker's Tonic.
1t is pleasant to the taste. All the
children like 1t. Mothers all praise it.
Il will save thousand times its cost
in every lamily.-Editor Western
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-09
r. S. BROADDUS', ACT.
WHAT AN old SMOKER SAYS.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Oct. %, 1884.
Mr.. W. s. Jones' City: H#t&s# s#EE# s
The sample of Smoking Tobacco received of yOu labeled
-'PIPE PEACE" is the BEST Smoking Tobacco / have
had in years. 1t is deliciousy favored, plenty
other long get this, and want 10 lbs. to lay
away for rainy day. Your FRIEND GEO. E. PURvIs.
Manufactured by E. B. ROSS Rossvew, Tenn. and
put up in attractive style. Orders from obbers and whole
sale dealers solicited.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-09

have been afflicted with disease
termed Dry letter, and have applied
various remedies, but to no permanent
good. | saw an advertisement an
nouncing that Swift's Specific had
cured Mr.. James Dunning, of Louis-
Vile KY, of this terrible disease. 1
procared thirteen bottles at once and
began It's use. AT the end Of seven
months there was not the least sign OF
tetter on my person nor has there
been single symptom OF its return
up to date. Therefore, | eheerfully
recommend Swifts Specific. II has
brought health and happiness 10 my
home. 8. w. PEAK, Winchester, III.
Feb. 10, 1885
Treaties ON Blood and Skin Diseases
mailed free.
THE SWIFT sPErIFIc co,
Atlanta. An.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-09

A man writes To the manufacturer
OF patent medicine that he was cured
aafter using over two hundred bottles
OF his patent medicine Well, we
should think he would be; but it is
rather remarkable that the duty Of
writing the testimonial did not devolve
upon one Of his heirs.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-05-09
War and Business.

People who want to learn how war
4helps business should watch and re-
fleet upon a biz lire, nlirw ille irirk
OF cyclone and intervicwa iew sisr-
tors and nndertazers.