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The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-04-10
Chancellor Livingston.

Hon. Henry j. Livingston, of
Brownsville, is announced in our col.
umns this week as candidate for
Chancellor Of this distr418sonl,osed.
of the counties Of Dyer, Fayette, Glib
son, Haywood, Lauderdale, Obiou,
Upton and Weakley. He is now
Chancellor of the present tenth divi-
sion, and has the reputation Of being
one of the safest, purest and ablest
judges in the state. The people of
his district think he is as near a per-
feet judge as il is possible to get, as he
is Christian without spot or blem>
isl, having no mad habits. He is a
total ahstainer from the use Of whis-
key and tobacco; 50 he is clean man.
He was born in South Carolina; re.
moved to Haywood county in 1S4S,
and resided there ever since; reared
on farm, educated in the country
and at Brownsville, graduated at
Cumberland University Law School,
Lebanon, Tenn, in 1857; pyacticed
law at Brownsville till the war
came on; enlisted in the confederate
service in May, 1861, and was men,
her Of the same company in the 7th
Tennessee Cavalry during the whole
war, and surrendered with Forest at
Gainesville. Ala, May 10, 1865. He
was twice offered a commission as
colonel, but declined, saying that he
promised the boys when he entered
the army that he would stay with
them to its close. A number of his
old company live in this county, and
their love for him continues. Re-
turned to Brownsville and practiced
law there as a member of the firm OF
Lea q Livingston until Sept, 1875,
when he was appointed Chancellor by
Gov. John e. Brown. He held the
offi:e under this appointment for two
years and was then elected for the I'm,
expired term of four years; was again
elected for eight years in 1878, aud i,
now filling out the term as chancellor
of he 10th division.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-04-10
SMALL CHANGE.

energy aud plum trees are in
bloom.
If the sun shines toSday, look out
for about forty candidates in Milan.
We haven't seen peach tree in
bloom this season, and have heard of
olly three or four about here.
A palace horse Car passed here last
Sunday, en- route to New Orleans.
1t was loaded with fine cattle.
The ladies have built another
room to the Methodist parsonage,
and Bro King and wife are happy.
Twanty-one colored. converts will
be baptized to morrow afternoon at l
o'clock, at Wolf creek, by the Rev.
A. l.. Black.
The Knights Of Pythias will occupy
their elegant new hall next Thursday
night, when it is hoped every member
will be present.
The proceedings Of the Gibson
County Wheel, which met at Concord
last Saturday, did not reach us until
too late to appear this week.
The children Of the G p. Sunday
school were given IL party Thursday
evening at the residence of their su,
perintendent, Mr.J. NJ. Dickson.
Callir, daughter Of Rhode and
Lord Merry Mack, is one day old this
morning. She is the largest and fin
est grade Jersey of her age in town.
Numbers of ladies feasted their
eyes yesterday while inspecting the
magnificent displays of beautiful mills
linery goods at our two fashionable
home establishments.
A young man giving his name MS
Miley and protesting to he doctor
skipped out through the window one
night this week and left Mr.. Blanks
in the lurch for about So 90.
The l.. Il N road now has steel
rails from here to Bowling Green and
the track in first rate condition, Mr..
Nash, the section boss here, has done
some excellent work, and the trains
move along with almost no noise, so
smooth is the track.
The Pink Tea Party given by the
" illing Workers of the Methodist
Church. last FridaySnight at the Col
lege, was quite success, despite the
unfavOrable weather. The program,
consisting of mnsic, Rotations aud
tableaux, was highly appreciated by
the audience, after which justice was
done to the we'll prepared supper and
the pink ice cream,
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-04-10
TERRIBLE TRAGEDY.

Last Thursday night, between eight
and nine O'clock, Mr.. Burt McEwen,
who lives near Gibson, heard Il dog
outside, when he took his gun and
shot at him. After his return to the
house, his wife Thought she heard talk
ing outside, when he took his gun and
started out again. He opened the door
partly. when gun was fired, the
charge taking effect in the back of
Mrs. McEwen's head, fatally wound
ing her, she living only few minutes
and never speaking again Mr.. Me-
Even thought his gun had been acci.
dentally discharged, and did not learn
his mistake until an hour or two af,
terward, when ighhOr discovered
that the second barrel was still load
ed. The alarm was sounded and
nei shbors camein a few minutes af.
ter the shooting, A few weeks since,
Mr.. McEwen received an anony.
nous note, warning him to leave the
country in ten days, or he would suf>
fer the fate some nee roes did at Tren,
ton about twelve years ago. This
note was signed with the initial of a
negro who was prominent in the
troubles at that time and who at.
tempted once or twice to kill him. 1t
is thought this negro attempted to
kill Mr.. McEwen, hut missed him
and killed his wife. The coroner's
verdict agrees with this idea.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-04-10

visited socially DIR. Kelsay and
wife, in Memphis and remained sew.
eral days at their pleasant home, ELL
jOying their hospitality, and as DR..
Kelsay's Office is at his home l. be>
came acquainted with his tremendous
practice. He is now known to hold
The largest chronic practice of any
physician in the land, he having prac-
tice DOW in every state in the union.
His success is wonderful when we see
from our own eyes patients he takes
up, the failure of the sO.called medi,
cal experts, and handles them as only
a toy in his hand, to their glorious re-
demptiOn from the most terrible
chronic disease Of years standing. l
repeat, it is wonderful if not miracu>
lous. DR.. KeIsay, with his partner
DR.. Swanson's assistance, can hardly
attend to their Office practice, as they
are visited by more than one hundred
day. Dir. Kelsay's NOZZLE wife is
now his earnest student and medical
assistant, who we find is almos. CON:
stantly found in the doctors lahrato>
ry, compromising remedies prescribed
by him. She is evidently preparing
herself to be not only the Doctors
help-nate in life, but in the great
and noble work of healing the suffer-
ing in the life before them. May the
wisdom Of a Wise God speed her in
her noble undertaking, and may they
as husband and wife prove joyful
blessing to all suffering ones who may
call on their assistance. Fearing
some one might ask why take such
an interest towrite such an article as
this, my answer would be, that his
remedies have proved such joyful
blessing to me. A FRIEND.
Milan, April 6, 1886.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-04-10
PERSONAL.
Mrs. B. D. Millsis still on the sick

Mrs. B. D. Millsis still on the sick
list.
Miss Mamie Uarue returned home
last Monday.
Mrs. Dick Robertson has been quite
sick this week.
Walter Shepherd left for California
last Wednesday night.
Miss Cora Peoples returned home
Wednesday Oh a visit.
DR.. Pearce spent d few days in Par
is the middle of the week.
Miss Patlie Reeves, of Maiden, Mo-.
is visiting Miss Sallie Blankinship.
Henry Dickinson is now selling
goods for Chambers, where he will be
glad to see his friends.
Miss Ella Num-, of Chestnut Bluff,
who has been attending college here
tor the last five mouths, returned to
her home last Saturday. Her many
friends regret her departure.
MIS- Anderson, of Manitowoc, Wis,
is in our town prospecting for a small
fruit farm. She is refined and pleas
ant lady and we hope she will he
pleased with our people and country.
Humboldt Messenger Misses FL
della Woollen, Fora Pearce, Bertha
Wolfe and Molie House, OF Milan,
visited friends in Hunboldt this
week. We know Of one ex-prince of
the yard stick who was badly smitlen
with one OF the fair quartette, but
further than this deponent saith not.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-04-10
Theories are no Good.

People Of this age demand practical
demonstrations, sound reasons, pro.
gressiVe institutions bear abundant
fruit. Every thinking person must
necessarily be convinced that house
selling for Strictly Cash are by these
Identical circumstances better able to
make closer prices. This Is the
reason 1Chy We are fuIL of
practical demon STATIONS.
You will find no trouble in convinc.
ing yourself with that fact if you fall
in with the crowd aud go tn Cham.
hers Great Combination Cash Dry
Goods Emporium.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-04-10
RUTHERFORD, April 7.
Editor Exchange:

Editor Exchanges
In your last issue, you guessed
that there was no candidate for Reg,
lister that wanted any votes from your
section. Now let me insist that you
are making the wrong impression on
the good people of your section.
Please correct in your next issue and
tell your friends that will see them
soon. ID. WITHERlNGToN.
We take it all back. We are glad
that one of the candidates for Regis
ter wants votes hereabOuts, and hope
Ovr readers will remember and vote
for Mr.. Witherington, He is the
only candidate so far that the Elk.
change knows, and we believe he is
worthy to he elected.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-04-10
As Usual.

Ladies, while calling your attention
to our various departments, each and
every one being of interest for you to
visit, we cannot refrain from mention
ing oar choice ne1C Spring
and Summer 1CeGTS. When
we say this season eclipses all former
efforts we do so with a feeling of
pride, knowing full we'll whoever sees
our goods and prices will agree with
us. Goods are prettjer,
shades tOUeLier and prices
LOtCer than ever before known in
annals of our mercantile career.
When out shopping call on Chambers
Great Combination Cash Dry Goods
Emporium.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-04-10
The l;rentest Sensation

Still the topic of conversation. Cham
hers Great Combination Cash Dry
Goods Emporium having received
their immense live of new, nOhby aud
stylish SPRING Clothing for old, mid
die aged and young gentlemen, youths
and boys. We can fit the long slen,
der man, the big fat man, the sawed
off man and the small boy. Prices
lower than ever.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-04-10
County Convention,

We learn that the county demo-
cratic executive committee met in
Trenton last Monday, when they de-
cided to call convention on July 10,
to nominate candidates for county of,
fees. The secretary has not favored
us with a report of the proceedings,
hence we are unable to give details.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-04-10
Lord Merry Mack,

Turner q Crump's registered Jer>
sey Bull, can now he found in r. 0.
Crump's pasture, and will serve cons
mon and grade cows at So for female
calf and 50, so for males. Registered
onvs S10
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-04-10
No End
70 THE
GREAT STRIKE.

There is now not the least prospect
for an early adjustment of the great
strike, and greater excitement than
ever is prevailing, new issue hav'
ing been sprung and is now agltating
the public mind, and endless traius
have been put in motion and running
through Oh compromise tickets for
half rates to Chambers Great Com.
bination Cash Dry Goods House.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-04-10
Attorney General.

In our columns this week will he
found the announcement of W. H.
Biggs, Esq, of Alamo, who is
strong and popular candidate Cor At
tasney General Of this judicial circuit.
Mr. Biggs is prominent and well.
known lawyer, has frequently acted
aslattorney general, and he has host
of warm friends at work for him. He
graduated at the Lebanon Law School
in 1874, standing high in his class;
has practioed law in Crockett and adj
joining counties ever since with sue
cess and to the satisfaction of his
friends. He is a native of that cour.
ty, is a democrat dyed in the wool,
and is willing to leave his claims in
the hands Of the party, if conven'
ton to make nomination is desired
His moral character is as good as any
mans in the country, and if he is
elected will fill the position creditablY
to himself and the people.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-04-10
ThPIPest is the Cheapest,

Just received, complete line of
Ladies', Misses and Children's cele.
hrated Shaw & Albright's and the
Bay State Shoe and Leather Co. s Gus
tom shoes at Jno. NJ. DicksOns.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-04-10

Will and Jack Harris have Sc,
cured the celebrated harness and sad
die stallion, Clipper, and will stand
him at Mitchum's stable in Milan,
at $40 by the insurance.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-04-10
Where are we Driltingl

Life is short at this day and time,
Take the nearest and shortest route to
Chambers Great Combination Cash
Dry Goods Emporium for attractive
bargains. We have the fanciest and
finest line Of goods to make selections
from to he found in West Tennessee.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-04-10
Spring

Has opened. The catkins of the will
low have swollen and taken on their
velvety bloom; wild flowers have
sprung up on the hills; larks are sing
ing in the fields; the whole landscape
is ca7peted with verdure, but this is
nothing compared with that pretty
and magnificent line of Fancy Dry
Goods at Chambers Great COmbina>
ton Dry Goods Cash Emporium.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-04-10

DEACONSFIELD Sd. - This magnificent
DHolgtein Bull will serve limited number
of choice common and grade COWS ut ::S5 each
stein COWS will be charged SIC each to insure
COW in calf. Grade HOlsteins are now selling
freely at $50 to $50 each for creamery pur'
poses, This should induce every man own
ing q good milk COW to breed to this grand bull
without hesitation. Il. A. COLLINS.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-04-10
Personal,

Having secured the valuable SER
vices of Mr.. Henry Dickinson, he
would be pleased to haveall of his lady
friends of Milan and vicinity to call
on him, and afford him the pleasure of
showing them all the latest novelties
in their line. Chambers' Great Com.
bination Dry Goods Cash Emporium.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-04-10

Old-fashioned iron bitters have had their
day-are like the fiddler the bullkicked-there
Is no more missile in them. Browns Iron
Tonic stands on the threshold CT the morning.
1t purihes. reddens and enriches the blood
Tones the system, and foods the soul Of the
former sufferer with melody, and costs only 81
For sale by Stewart L Banner,
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-04-10

Old Men, Young Men, Boys and
Children can he supplied with cloth
ing cheaper and be'ter than ever in
the clothing department up stairs at
Dickson's.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-04-10
A Gift.

A package Easter dye in four col
Ors for every lady who will call at
Dicksou's.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-04-10

job Lot Ladies Kid Shoes, front
an side lace for only rs cts pair at
DIckson's.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-04-10
Wanted.

5000 lbs. Tub Washed Wool at
Dickson's.
, 1886-08-05

By the eyes we form our first impress
sion of a persons character, and it is
very seldom that we change that first
feeling, be it good or bad, without the
strongest cause. Every trait and quality
finds expression in these mirrors. Blue
eyes betray two antithetic characters.
Large and bright, they denote quick per-
ception and great susceptibility to ex-
ternal influences. In the gentler more
often than in the sterner sex they are
found coupled with fine, arched eye
brows, in which case they indicate in
men a refined nature and esthetic tastes,
and in women a lovable disposition, with
a prediction for dress, music, and the
fine arts. 1t is a principle generally
recognized by physiognomists that beauti-
full eyes betoken a corresponding beauty
OF character. ~amiability, trustfulness,
honor and devotion.-Household Words.
, 1886-08-05

When it became known that some, if
not all, zymotic diseases are due to liv-
ing germs, the fact was recognized that
the microscopic organisms in water
might be a source of danger. Filters
were at first supposed to be of no value
in removing these organisms, but vari-
GUS filtering materials-such as coke and
animal and vegetable c~harcoal-are now
known to be very efficient when fire.
quently renewed. Agitation of the
water in contact with similar porous
solids has considerable effect, while the
precipitation process for softening water
with lime produces a reduction of 9s per
cent. in the number of micro-organ-
isms. Natural filtration makes the water
of many deep wells almost entirely free
from organic impurities.
For a number of months the water sup
ply of London has been regularly tested,
and during the last four months of the
past year the publication processes EN-
ployed were found to remove from 90 to
pS per cent. of the invisible life forms
crowding the water of the Thames and
the Lea.-Arkansaw Traveller.
, 1886-08-05

A little cider vinegar, sugar and a dash
of ginger added to water makes a pala-
table and refreshing drink even at a tenn
perature at which water alone would be
nauseating. A tablespoonful Of oatmeal
stirred into a pint of water also makes a
nourishing and palatable drink. When
used in the field the oatmeal and water
should be kept separate and only mixed
as a drink is needed. The juices of any
of our small fruit, canned or bottled and
added to water at the rate of two or three
tablespoonfuls to a pint of water also
makes a palatable drink, but as in the
case of oatmeal the mixing should be
done Immediately before drinking. But
termilk, to those who relish it, makes a
cooling and refreshing drink when fresh.
Lemonade is always in order but would
be regarded by many as too expensive for
regular use. Sweet milk either whole or
SKINNED, is also a refreshing and nour-
ishing drink in the field. as is also cold
coffee without milk, and with or without
sugar.-Farmer's Review.
, 1886-08-05
oveRwoRkINe THE BRAIN.

Brain Workers Should Have ALarge Re-
serve of Encrgy-Exhaustion.
Our article is suggested by one in The
Lancet on THE Wear and Tear of Lon
don Life" and we shall appropriate some
of its thoughts. Brain work, even in its
highest forms. involves purely physical
acts as truly as does that of the muscles
of the stomach. Excessive thought
means crebral hypermmia as inevitably
as excess in the use of a gastric stimu-
liant means active congestion Of the
mucous membranes of the stomach, and
just as habitual use of too irritating food
and drink may induce passive congestion
in the intervals, or the sequel of active
congestion of the gastric organ, 80 may
too persistent and excessive brain work
tend to the production Of a chronic en-
gorgement of the vessels OF the enceph-
alon" the brain). with whatever the
physical fact involves or entails"
A perfect similarity of law governs the
development Of disorders OF brain and
body. Now, as soma have inherited a
weak muscular system, and others a
feeble digestion, so still others, perhaps
in some respects brilliant. have a con
genital inability for considerable or
prolonged brain work, and are almost
sure to be injured by a continued
strain. The times demand in this coun-
try, even more than in England, that
brain workers should have a large re-
serve of energy, and a capacity for pro-
ducing force almost indefinitely to meet
the demands of exceptional exigencies. In
our country many enter the professions
who are naturally equal to routine work,
but are wholly unequal to the strains Of
competition and to the multiplied and
varied demands which so characterize
u times. They constantly and peril
ously strike the limits of their congenital
capacity.
1t is equally so in mercantile life. Not
a few, who are equal to a small business,
find u that they are not equal to a
large one only after both physical and
financial failure. 1t is only less so in
many other forms of business. Thou
sands attempt more than they are equal
to, the continual pressure of which re-
suits in nervous exhaustion. Somewhat
akin to these are teachers in our common
schools. The early stages of every pro-
fession and business make peculiar de-
mands on the nervous force. And yet
thousands enter the teaching profession
who do not intend to remain In it. They
stay just long enough to overwork, and
to be injured, in many cases for life. So,
also, our political system constantly
brings forward new men who must fit
themselves for new and difficult duties
at an immense cost to the brain. The
physical condition of some of our public
men is simply a prominent illustration of
this fact.-Youth's Companion.
, 1886-08-05

SoUIRE, who is under charges of cor
ruption and malfeasance in his Office of
commissioner of public works of New
York city, has got himself in the situa-
lion which seems to be the natural fate of
the N'ew York political boss, irrespective OF
party. The recent death of Hubert o.
Thompson has been the incidental means
of bringing to light a letter from
Squire showing a regular bargain for
support coupled with a promise to make
no appointment without the approval of
Maurice b. Flynn. TO whom TIE letter is
addressed. Squire probably wishes he
had never acquired the dangerous art of
p%enmanship
, 1886-08-05

The death Of this eminent statesman
deprives the republic of one of its most
illustrious citizens and most widely veneer
ated public men. Mr.. Tilden died sudden
ly at Greystone, his home zeal Yonkers,
N. Y, yesterday morning. In the seventy
third year Of his age. For the last ten
years he has taken no active part in public
affairs, but has nevertheless been regar-
ded as the head of the great party to which
he belonged and which he has often coun-
selled with words of wisdom. A native Of
New York, many years of his life were
devoted TO the service of that great state,
which conferred upon him the highest
honor in its gift and brought him
prominently before the nation
as a candidate for a still higher posi-
ton. OF this browning honor, he
was deprived by means requiring no com
ment here, but which will be fully and
fairly treated by that impartial history
which rises superior to the passion and
prejudice Of the hour. Mr.. Tilden wa a
profound jurist and a skillful lawyer,
and evinccd his talents by valuable SER
vice in two constitutional conventions, in
both of which he took conspicuous part.
As chairman of the state committee Of his
party he was for thirteen years one of its
most trusted leaders. In 1874, after be-
ing chiefly instrumental in overthrowing
the ring Of corrupt politicians who had
long controlled the affairs of the metrop-
lis, he was elected governor by an enor-
nous majority. This led to his nominal
ton, at st. Louis, as Democratic candi-
date for the presidency. His defeat seems
rather to have increased than diminished
his fame, and endeared him to the peo-
pie. His life was long and his whole
career open to the public, yet he leaves
an unblemished reputation, and his name
will be honored as long as men continue
to admire sterling integrity, shining abil-
ity or patriotic zeal.