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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-08-21

bis first love, and spend the evening OF
his days in making tiiings grow.
"Now for an od-iashioned democratic
majority was heard on all sides last
night"
1.-THE political department of the
Monroe Democrat will hereafter be de-
voted principally TO country. fairs and
articles on raising cymlings,n sadly re-
marked Editor Yearwood.
Representative Weems saws the plat
form could have been improved only by
making less OF 1t.
~ don't believe in making a man
officiate ut his own funeral, +" said del
egate when Williams was called upon
to accept Taylor's nomination.
~ suppose Tom Williams had q
speech ready to accept the nomination, /"
remarked some ono when Mr.. Will
liams accepted the nomination for Tay-
lor.
II had an idea that Tom Mcconnell
was a human" said n gentleman this
morning. eve will see, however,
when he goes to managing the canvass
for the man whose treachery de-
stroyed his chances for the nomina-
ton"
candy Patterson, Louis McWhirter
and the other three whom Bob Taylor
promised the pension agency, will be
left, think" says an observant gentle
man, ''ior the Office will go to some
other state"
Col. Henderson, late candidate for
governor, is still in the city. He said
to-day to Banner reporter that his
name was not placed before the conven-
ton, because he knew there was nc
chance for him so long as Taylor was in
the race. His friends were ready al
any moment to present his name in
case Taylor dropped out. Col. Hender
son said it was agreed that the forces o.
TAYLOR and Dibbrell would come to him
in the event Taylor could not be nomi
mated, and he would undoubtedly have
been the nominee had the convention
failed on Taylor. He regretted tina
Dibrell's forces were not better drilled
| Col. T. M. Mcconnell, chairman O
the state executive committee, said to
day that the committee would be called
together in about ten days to begir
work and organize the forces for tn,
campaign. He says that his men hav
got to work like men never worked be
fore.
/ w. D. Gold, editor OF the Carthag
Record. says he is very well please,
with the platform, but will continue tn
fight for federal aid to education.
The porters had hard days worl
to-day in clearing up the hall Of tn
house of representatives.
Tennessee is the first state in Tia
union to put out two brothers as oppos
ing candidates for governor.
Col. 7. NJ. Mcconnell, NJ. I. L. Viii
liams and Col. John Allison, ex-candi
dates for governor, met at the capito
to-day and held a coincidence meeting
They all express themselves as salts lie,
OF the success OF democracy.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-08-21
Justifiabie Swearing.
Menhnhis Avalanche.

The break in the convention occurr'
ed on an effort to boost Tom Mcconnell
Of Chattanooga. A disgruntled friend
temporarily demented to the extent o.
being angry with Tom because ne could
not stem Niagara, said it reminded him
OF the fellow who was going to market
with pair of no-horn steers. Going
down a steep hill the team ran away
the yoke slipped over the no-horn heads
and the cart went to pieces, ducks anc
chickens went flying into the woods
eggs were "all broke up'' and vegeta
bies were scattered far and wide. Tht
owner, who was very devout man
stood contemplating the ruins when hi
parson rode up. "Parson," said he
"do you think man would be forgiven
for cussin' little about them arr" Sup
posing that the swearing was over, tn,
parson said he thought he would
"Well, then, G.. d. no-horn steer,
say" Toms friend was all wrong. /
wasn't Toms fault that the yoke slippe,
over his head, and things went--well
went into the woods.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-08-21

80"
lis it not strange that with 90 many
new inventions constantly being made,
The old-fashioned cork life prescrver still
remains in voguey" said captain Of q
steamer to reporter recently.
Are they not good enough, captainT
@Ohl yes. believe they answer bet
ter than anything yet invented for using
quickly in case of accident. Although
1t is simple enough to strap life-pre-
server on, yet many people are frequently
drowned by putting them on in loose
way and getting their feet turned to the
air instead Of their heads. Then, too, in
a general panic the preservers are often
tied or buckled carelessly, and a few
waves soon knock them of. The India
rubber suits can not be put on SO quickly.
That is one drawback 70 them. What
good would rubber suit do a man in
mid-ocean unless he has nerve and pluck
like Boyton and those professional swim
mers? Think Of a lady incased In rub
Der armor tossing about in mid-ocean.
She would soon die from fright. Sailors
and seamen would be at home perhaps
in rubber ife-preservers, and could pad
dle-about and keep up their spirits. But
In the hurry Of leaving the ship after a
collision, for instance, who would have
time to put on and initiate the rubber
ife-preservers9
The moment an accident occurs. con-
fusion and panic generally follow, es-
pecially among the passengers. AS q
rule the departure from the ship is rush
and devil take the hindmost. Hence a
life preserver must be easily put on and
have no complications whatever. They
would be perfectly useless otherwise,
1 have thought of all kinds Of new
tangled life-preservers, but none are
worthy of adoption, or rather they are
inpracticable. Ny idea once was to
have good-sized half-barreL with straps
so placed that person could easily buckle
himself to it in the water. Then on the
inside Of the barrel would be little
fresh water and something to eat. By
taking out a plug or slide the foot
could be reached. have found nearly
everything impracticable. Presence Of
mind in the face Of danger is the great
est life-preserver person can possess
Without this GOODNESS the best preserves
is of little avail.-New York Mail ana
| Express
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-08-21
Secret Of pefxing old Are.

There is such thing as perpetual
youth. There need be no such thing as
old age. The youngest man ever knew
was So years old, and the Oldest "a.
Youth is matter of the spirit. Say that
1t shall not leave you and it will motif
can not. Feel young in mind and you
will appear young-nay, you will be
young, no matter how heavy the sum Of
your years.
In order to feel young don't settle
down." an old-fashioned term for re-
nouncing pleasure of all kinds and de
voting ones self 30 work unceasing and
unrelieved. Don't say @rm too old to dc
this, or too old for that." Don't lose In
terest in the things which made you
charming in your youth. That is all
there is in keeping young. That Is the
secret of defying old age-the long
sought tabled fountain found by 30 few,
SO few.
Nothing 80 beauties q face as Q
quenchless enthusiasm, a noble zeal
and nothing SO effectively preserves
youth as forgetfulness of all fear-the
fear Of age included and an interest il
something so intense that age has nj
chance to get in even wedge. Menta
activity, good will to men, and eterna
nthusiasm-these make up the fountain
of youth, and are within us all If sough
for.-Gertrude Garrison In Boston Globe
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-08-21
Crinring servility OF Engiand's Poor.

Cfinging seryiiity of Engiand's Poor.
To American eyes London is very sad
city; far sadder city than Paris; and
the struggle for existence among the
poor seems harder and more desperate.
But, perhaps, even more deplorable and
painful than this physical poverty Is the
moral poverty which permits the cring-
ing servility to be seen among those who
are poor but not respectable. Below q
certain level-and there are thousands
and thousands below this levei-it is hard
to detect any manly self-respect or any
trace of shame at establishment. This
servility is encouraged and rewarded by
the patronizing air of many of those in
a higher walk Of life, most of whom
ought to know better.
An American in England is often
shocked at the harsh tone in which serv.
ants are ordered about OF course, this
is not to be noticed often in the house
holds of those who are truly gentlemen;
it is less infrequent from upstairs. Put q
beggar on horseback and he will swea,
at his groom. l heard Of an old family
butler complaining about the disadvan.
tages of serving "shoddy" millionaire
'Those sort of people, he said, ~don''
never treat their servants properly; they
can't afford to do it; there amt margin
enough. "-Brander Matthews Letter.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-08-21


The presidents wife is fond of reading.
Her library is composed of a couple of
hundred volumes, varied in character,
but with the elements of fiction largely
predominating. Strangely enough, it
contains Locke's Essay on the Under
standing" which is said to be one of Mrs.
Cleveland's favorite books. Besides
Locks there are few other philosophi-
cal works, some polemical treatises by
Presbyterian divines, twenty or thirty
historical works, and as many poems;
the rest are novels. OF the novelists,
Mrs. Cleveland likes @Ouida" most. She
regards Wanda" as the finest piece OF
fiction in the language. She has read
the book many times, and committed to
memory several of the passages descrip-
tive of the Austrian Alps. Mrs. Cleve-
land is also an admirer of "TheDuchess,
and has even few volumes of Bertha
NJ. Clay in her collection. 1t must bere-
membered, however, that the library Ia
not the selection of pure womanhood,
but Is composed of volumes most of
which were purchased while she was at
school and during the period when ro-
nance has the greatest attraction for a
girls mind. The Argonaut.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-08-21
Riding to Fires In Hansoma.

II is becoming quite the thing in New
York to go to fires in hanson. The
construction of the hanson, giving an
open view 81 everything in front, renders
it good coach for sightseeing. The
drivers push up to the verge Of the fire
lines and there their fares sit, cane
handle in mouth, like modern Neros, 10
enjoy the confiagration as spectacular
Observation-Disclosures Call
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-08-21
Gold Production of the Country.

The United States has been the richest
gold and silver producing country in the
world, though but very little of the
precious metals were found here before
the discovery of gold in California in
1S4s. The chief produced was in the
southern states. The total amount OF
gold mined in these states from the dis
covery of the metal until 1878 was $780,
100000. From 184S until 1873 the total
value of the gold product of the United
States was $1,241, 900, 000.- Boston
Budget.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-08-21
A OARn.

To all who are suffering from the
errors and indiscretions of youth. ner.
vous weakness, early decay, loss OF
manhood, ETC., / will send a recipe that
will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE
This great remedy was discovered by a
missionary in South America. Send a
self-addressed envelope to the REV.
JOSEPH 7. INMAN, Station d, NeW York
City. oct 3-ly
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-08-21


Paris may in its way be sort OF para
disc, but It's climate Is entirely unlike
the traditional softness and uniformity
Of seasons that surrounded the garden
where dwelt our first parents. The
winters are long. II the last Is to be
taken as specimen, and like those Of
Boston they merge, without the gentle
gradations Of spring, into an oppressive
summer. The past winter was all snow,
sleet, mud, rain and fog, with the rarest
intervals of sunshine. Paris houses are
usually badly built, with gaping cracks
about the doors, and badly fitting win
dows that freely admit the wind. If one
has CRATE for coal 1t Is infinitesimal; If
he burns wood 1t is in a fireplace SO
deeply recessed that all the heat goes up
the chimney. The taste and talent of
Paris artist are marvellous. Tho practi-
cal ability of the Paris artisan OF me-
chanic is beneath contempt. He builds
badly because the public that employs
him, not being educated as in America
up to the proper standard of comfort,
accepts the result of his imperfect labor
without question. So wealthy people
cover and SILVER over feeble fame in
room beautifully decorated and fitted
with rich and tasteful objects Of art.
In winter the fogs are only less con.
slant and depressing than those of Lon.
don. Some warm weather at the end oil
March leads to the belief that spring Is al
hand. Nothing of the kind. For fully
two months thereafter the weather
passes through series of surprising
transitions from extreme heat to extreme
cold without day or scarcely an hour
that can be called genial. For these
reasons Paris, with its narrow streets
small-windowed houses, and its excess Of
cold and gloomy weather, needs its wealth
OF scenic display, its gayety and all 1T
varied means of physical and intellectual
enjoyment to render the life Of its citi
zens pleasurable, not only in winter but
during the changes and discomforts tina
mark the passage Of the remaining sea
sons.-Paris Cor. San Francisco Chron
icle.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-08-21
The Cigars which Men smoke.

Sporting men generally smoke the best
cigars, often paying rs cents apiece,
sometimes S5 cents; lawyers and doctors
come next, usually paying Is cents or
20 cents for good smoke; then come
the actors, brokers and tradesmen, buy
ing and 10-centers. There are lots of
men who clip coupons for living who
never go higher than 8 cents, and then
kick against the quality of the cigar
Dealer in Globe-Democrat.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-08-21

1T is seldom in a lifetime that any
community has the privilege to buy
such clothing at cost as is now sold by
Pitman & Lewis to close their businee.
If you want summer goods, go without
delay-The stock is short and the bar
gains offered are freely taken. July 81.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-08-21
Erash and of Fine Best.

Preparatory to the settlement Of a
long partnership (soon to expire) we
will from this date sell at cost for cash,
our select stock OF clothing, furnishing
goods, hats, etc. The stock is good and
much OF it new, and embraces many
valuable and staple goods seldom off
cred at cost in any market.
PITMAN & LEWIS.
July 10, 1886.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-08-21
To the Public.

Ihave taken charge OF the Anchor
Mills on Strawberry Alley and would
be glad to see all my old customers at
the new place of business. / believe |
can give them satisfaction, all l ask is
one trial. will be there at all times.
Those living on the river can make
special rates with the Belle OF Fountain
and I will receive at and return to the
wharf free of charge all the custom
am favored with. Respectfully,
G. l.. CARLISLE.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-08-21
number Of stamped Envelopes sofd.

Last year 279, 000,0 900 stamped envel-
opes were sold by the government They
were worth IS, rs. 900. Envelopes, which
in 1869 cost $40 per 1000, can now be
sold for $50 per 1000, and the extra
letter size that then cost Sc, are now sold
fer s2.4O. The proposals for bids for the
next four years viii include two sizes
called baronial, aboxt Shy inches, for
the benefit OF ladies who lire 10 use fancy
note papers.-C Chicago Herald.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-08-21
10 Smoker.

The Florida Cheroots are undoubted-
" the best smokers ever sold on our
market for the money. Try them. Sold
only by KEEsEE & NoRTHINGToN.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-08-21

Among the workmen specially occupied
with tar in the Paris gas works only
three were sick in the course Of seven
years :. -.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-08-21

BARGAINS in dressgoods, lawns, mus
ms, laces, hamburgs, hosiery, etc. at
Bloch Bros. If.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1886-07-09

ieliow. you WON'T be III he'll Ten ininuses
before you'll wake up and say, .ay God.
whA. Il mistake I've made.
Hell is sin intensified and sin is hell
IN ~! is respects.
The devil has no better servant than 4
preacher that is laying feather beds for
fallen Christians to light on
IL were an old sinner I'd have all the
fun could While I'm here. for tell you
il will be too warm where YOU are going
10 have much fun.
The devil is too much of a gentleman
70 70 where he is not Invited.
Feeling Is moral perspiration.
Yeu can't take another mans money
10 neavea with you. There are no pocA-
els in s.touas.
.,eiieve the whale swallowed Jonah,
and the Only reason don't believe Jonah
swallowed the wh;ie is because the
Bible d:du I say so.
I'd rather be bull pup than town
bully.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1886-07-09
Report of School Treasurer.
W. 4. Little, Treasurer. in AEGEAN
With sciool funds:

W. 4. Little, Treasurer, in aegean
with school funds:
DISTRICT ONE.
JANUARY lst. 1895.
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May elst.
10 amount appropriated from
general i'snd. ....SS.35
.Inue l9th-
10 ameuus ar..oriioued poll
taxes al issS9------ ...--...-, ,l2f.m
To.al dcbi.s. .....-3 -
C.rpiTs
April 9,h.
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$ . j. L. a:.iIsce
for publishing proceedings: -. l..O
:, pa .,rea<, .omuli=~lof 50. -3.l6
Nay esne,.
;v amount pdk j. /. Durham
expense Teacher.s iast...-.3.Oo
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assessing poll. iso5.- "a
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E District Two.
April lst.
70 ameant % band At last report. a-54
10 amount appropriated from
general iaild....-. 1900
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1886-07-09
San seaes' Apao,ism.
,irfe-ca

Ieu park your preachers J.: an iee-
acusc and ;,bnSe ihem al the Year be-
cause they don't swear.
Many ef ais arc ;Jo decent to lie reii-
-.iaus.
siy prayer i fer 4 ccpr 81 he heart Of
Cad.
can never call naEieS. but every fell
iCw kauws his nu:nher wier talk.
had rather. :.c \ unan in The true sense
If tie wefd ,i.iin Tie b,s. angel ID heav-
en.
The cl.u-s..l IS ;'.e las, Place to DC
solemn, pre.iiesi you have lived right.
!. | a..sr lived right. II, wear a smile
Is bread IS heaven; but il I've beer:
swimming or ioi,:g wrons, III have one
Is bread - !. graveyard.
Christ was full Of sympathy fer the
sinners. but he gave Tie amen corner
briager.
| wait II be good Esan and good
husband, hnt Lord keep me from beis.s
Il slcf titilsiiSf-
G.d never male tss E,ea alike. but
one WAS no account.
I'd rather die Oh !. we.ll-foGg.it fed
Of battle thaa run away and speculate Gil
the s,..i,> of the war.
4 cross l. the i.or.l's VIII one way
and yours anotiier.
Sulne men want the Lord to gait lying
ard drinking for them. That's your
job.
Same people ,hinS they can; be p'ol,s
p:ous unless hey ale evcrlas'inS'y OF
lie beg.
pray for my daily bread. but | have
10 hunt my eern pone with The sweat
.m:n.ng down the hue handle.
Dignity is noshins bun the starci. ct Z
siirouti.
S.me of i..cse iaca.:>h soldiers sing.
Surely the .ap.ain may depend on me,
but Il corporal guard from the devil
would run If i regiment cf theni.
Every sLc;csy Moniaii wio claims 10 DC
a Chris.ia, has 90. to get out OF society
sou.e time i, ,.er life or 20 10 he'll.
wo,ild rati.cr daughter of mine
would se. !, s.iakc big iiian a society
Bite.
Society is y hear;lcFs Old wTa;cl s.p-
ping tn. s.,;ri.as. Ike ficm thousands oi
people.
Hnrn 4 man is Dragging :iiai his fsiher
Is 1 colonel you can put |; down tiai h'<
ts:i.r. i ashamed If ilim-
y Many !. man viii lie ,loMnia hell and
say. W tongue da:naed ne.
so.l.c pf s.,mill ger upa big nluss in
neasen by hiking aboat cur Eeigii5ors.
i'.u .loi Staging sl,e s.*ees ly ai.i b.,
5ni he ssees nsw a,sl noS.
Please recegaize me down here.
wis... &c, in glory viii, is''i:a in my
i.a,sd |. yo.. sso..'t want u rccssi.izc lae
yuu usess.i't do il.
\ pi1.y til. i.erd 70 give me : heaven :
iiayeii III
Evcry ts::e a,aa i m eternal nliiion-
cir
The greatest silt Of God is . game
preacher.
lfahorsc Is sound from head to foot
be den't mind the csHry.coiab, bas il
there are ansound spots .snen y-vu csa,e
to curry bin he kicks
Some preach there $ no bc;h, bae old
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1886-07-09

: -. lines or cs-. soaiare.l type. IS square
earis of personal eiiaraeief VII DC s'iai
tssss rates.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-07-31
A Wonderful New Invention.

Washington Correspondent Balto. Sun.
When Edison invented his won ierful phono-
graph and gave exhibitions here of its capacity to
reproduce sound the liveliest interest was exhib-
tied and further improvements in the instrument
anticipated. This was half dozen years ago,
but so far as known, Edison occupied with his
other mutitudinous schemes and inventions, has
let the monograph CO. 1t was rather a cumber-
some, complicated piece of mechanism, and it
only recorded the sound of the human voice when
the tones were very loud. What Edison has not
done has been attempted, and with remarkable
success, by another inventor, who claims that
even more yet may be accomplished. An even
ing or two since private exhibition was given by
Prof fainter of the capacities of the graphophone,
the joint invention of himself and the Bells The
graphophone is a cunning looking little machine,
which would about go in the pocket of great
coat. 1t seems to consist of a small brass cyln-
der mounted on rubber bound wheels and inclosed
in hollow tube of wax. When ready for opera
ton gutta- percha tube ending in tin trumpet
like the ordinary ear trumpet is fastened to the
wax tube, the wheel is turned, and he who stands
by talks or sings in his usual tone of voice an
affected tOne just as he likes not louder than or
binary, OF conversation is carried on between
two, three or more persons. The tube is removed,
another one of similar appearance is attached, the
wheel is again turned, and those standing around
hear distinctly the words and the tones which
have just been uttered. The retaining power of
the box tube which receives the wave sounds
seems to have no limit as the conversation or the
speech, or the song is repeated as many times as
desired. The inventors have also manufactured
discs of metal which are capable of taking the
wave sounds. These, placed on the instrument,
can be talked to until you get tired, can then be
removed and sent to any part of the world, put on
another instrument after tho lapse of time, and
when the wheel goes around out will come the
words in perfect trim. If one wishes to talk in
his own voice to dear friend in another part of
the world, all he has to do is to pour his SOULS
thoughts into one of these discs and start it on its
journey.