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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-11-20

Obion Democrat:-The editor OF the
GAINESVILLE CHRONICLE uses more poetry
in his editorials than any editor we
know Of. 1t is a very brief editorial in
to which he does not dovetail "a few
lines" from Shakespeare, Ella Wheeler
Wilcox or some other man. But he is
an expert at fitting em in and they
read with pleasing rhyme and rhythm
Thanks, brother Democrat, for your
compliment which is also compli-
ment to your own good taste in appre-
ciating the fact that solid truth is often
we'll spoken in verse. There is music
init too and we believe with shake
speare Tor any other many that
"He who hath no music In himself,
Nor In not moved with concord of sweet
sounds,
Is 1T for dark traesons and protective tariffs;
The motions of his spirit are dull and stale
As the Unions Blair bill sermons,
Aud his affections dark as Jim Blain's con
science
Let no such man be trusted"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-11-20
The RESULTS IN KENTUCKY.

In five districts the Republicans hav,
made large gains and have captured q
least two Congressman. Rhea and Bottl
are defeated and Caruth, Carlisle ant
Wall had very close call. At the
present writing the latest indication
are that the Kentucky Representation
in Congress will stand as follows;
Nv. J. Stone, Dem.
Polk Lafoon, Dem.
3-W. G. Hunter, Rep.
A. B. Montgomery, Dem.
ga. G. Caruth, Dem.
6--J. G. Carlisle, Dem.
Wv. G. P. Breckenridge, Dem.
81. B. McCreary, Dem.
60. 8. Wall, Dem.
l0-W. P. Taulbee, Dem.
1l-H. F. Finley, Rep.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-11-20

Obion Democrat:-Is it the begin.
ming OF the, end? Heretofore Mr.. Pow
DERBY has boasted that the knights OF
Labor was not political organization
and was not intended to be, yet he
threw its entire strength into the New
York Msyoralty contest and added the
weight OF his own presence as speech
maker-In striking contrast with the
position OF Mr.. Powderly and the
Knights OF Labor, in regard to politics,
ia the article recently published by
Peter NJ. Arthur, Grand Chief OF the
Brotherhood OF Locomotive Engineers.
In it he ascribes the power and strength
and Influence OF the Brotherhood to
the entire absence OF all political entan-
elements and advises the members not
to iniure the good reputation o; the or
der by involving it in political cam
paigns.
Yes, there is a marked difference,
Powderly is fraud, and the men who
follow him after his recent conduct in
Virginia and in New York cannot ex-
pect sympathy.
Peter NJ. Arthur, chief of the Broth
erhood OF Locomotive Engineers talks
like asensible honest man and he and
the men who work with him command
by their conduct the respect OF the
public.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-11-20

Carthage Mirror,-Monopolists i'm
serceptibly put taxes on the shoulders
of the laborers and then hires the la
borers to work with their own money.
They first take the money from the Ia
borer and then give him back part for
his work.
Jusr 90, brother Mirror. It'slils
Bill McCall's hiring the niggers in
GAINESVILLE to catch drift-wood ION the
shares, when the Cumberland was on
a rise and driit-wood was free to every
one who wanted it.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-11-20

Obion Democrat: Bate as a
candidate for Senator will develope
more strength in the newly elected
Legislature than some persons imag-
inc.
From present appearances the race
will be chiefly between Gov. Bate and
Hon. John F. House. The small vote
called out by the canvass OF R. L. Tay-
lor is not encouraging to those who
have been insisting on sending him to
the Senate. Bate and House have
strong friends among the great body Of
the Democracy.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-11-20
THE West is the land of poesy.

THE West is the land of poesy. A
Minneapolis paper says: "Corn, the
friend alike the poet, peasant and specu-
lator, lowered lovingly moment at IS
cents and then alighted withpink-doved
feet at Az
We've seen Kentucky boys at Pos
sum supper handle "corn in the
shuck," and the corn and the DO, s
were both higher than that.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-11-20

THE Union said: ave rejoice over
Slowey's defeat" but did not say it re-
joiced over Alf's defeat.--MaHrv Dem
ocrdt.
No, it could could rejoice over the de-
feat oil the democratic candidates in
Davidson county, because they were in
structed to vote for Gov Bate for Sena-
tor. The Unions tears were not foS
the upset wagon, nor the load oil hay,
but because dad was under ii"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-11-20

Mr.. WATTERsoN's idea of Minister
Phelps is that he Is 81 SLOPPY little
Yankee attorney, intoxicated with his
new-made greatness, and quite dizzy
over an eminence for which he was
wholly unprepared."
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-11-20

THE democrats succeeded in securing
small majorities in the legislature Of
New Jersey and Indiana thus saving U.
s. Senator in each State, in place OF the
two Republicans now in-Sewell and
Harrison.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-11-20

THE attempts OF Powderly and others
to arouse hostility against the South
have all failed. The South 10 doing
we'll and will continue to do 30 II the
mumps and measels would only kill .
few OF the fools and fanatics.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-11-20

MEssRs. ]. M. Richardson and J. NJ.
Leslie annouce that they will in few
days begin the publication at Glasgow,
KY, of new Democratic paper to be
called "The News
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-11-20

Tribune and Sun:-The Democrats
carried enough'states on the End inst to
have elected Democratic President.
There is nothing bad about this after all.
The result simply shows that the Re-
pnblicans will have to make more de-
cided gains two years hence if they &C
Complish success.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-11-20

SUCKERS won't bite in shoaling-time
and the political philosopher can draw
the moral Mt his leisure from the result
OF the November elections.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-11-20

THE Harpers party travelling through
the South ought to come to GAINESVILLE
and see some tobacco that laps over the
yankee seed leaf.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-11-20

If the philosophy Of one century is
the common sense of the next, then the
philosophy OF last century must have
been somewhat of the Mugwump
variety, so to speak.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-11-20

The Gallatin Examiner is greatly dis.
granted over the Democratic victory.
It must be flattering to Col. Colyar, OF
the Union, to take pinch OF snuff and
then look round and see which one OF
his followers sneezes first.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-11-20

RHODE Island high-tarif Yankees
swindle pauper laborers after they inn
port them. The Riverside Oswego Mills
furnish case in point
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-11-20
Cheap Sash. Doors and Blinds and Building
Material.

For the benefit Of persons desiring
white pine work, we have concluded to
carry stock in such quantities as will
supply the trade, and at prices that will
satisfy those wanting cheap work. Come
and see us before purchasing elsewhere.
Will sell YOU
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-11-20

THE Kentucky papers announce with
heart felt sorrow the death Of Maj James
Wilson, once gallant officer on the
staff OF Gen. Breckenridge.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-11-20

JoHN r. SLOAN, Of Upton county, is
candidate for the Office OF State Comp
troller, and is in every way competent.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-11-20

THE Rutherford Democrat has shaken
of the ashes and still lives to shout for
the old volunteer State"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-11-20

THE Kentucky State Horticultural
Society will meet in Elizabethtown on
the second Tuesday in December.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-11-20

silence is golden, then Col. Colyar
ought by all means 10 be classed as q
greenbacker.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-11-20

IT is stated in the papers that Mrs
Hatton, the present State Librarian,
will not be candidate for reelection,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-11-20

INDIANA is Democratic-and this
gives another Senator-no doubt Nc
Donald in place OF Harrison.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-11-20

THE Bartholdi statue was in the pre-
vailing feminine fashion. There was
great hustle at the dedication.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-11-20

SUGAR is now more abundant and
lower in price than ever before known.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-11-20
FRANK NJ, DussY, Editor

THE Bowling Green Daily News has
suspended.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-11-20

THE States-Democrat says that next
to Memphis, Brownsville is the great
cotton market OF West Tennessee.
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-19

OuoO OoAhe AAVcOAutlOA XNO. 10
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 4, For the SUBJ
mission of a proposition to amend the consti-
tuition of the State Of Kansas.
Be 1resolred By the Legislature of the State Of
Kansas, tsro-tkiTds of the members elected to
each house thereof concurring therein.
SECTION 1. The following proposition to
amend the constitution of this state is hereby
submitted to the qualified electors of the state
Tor their approval or rejection; namely: The
amended by striking out the whole OF section
two article three of the constitution, and amend
ing section thirteen, article three of the consti-
a1ton, tut and inserting IN lieu ct said section two,
following, which shall constitute section two, of
article three, of the constitution: Section 2 The
supreme court shall consist of five Justices who
shall be chosen by the electors of the state three
of whom shall constitute quorum and con-
currence of three shall be necessary,to every de-
cision of the court. Provision may be made by
the supreme court to seven, whenever two-thirds
of the members of each house of the legislature
shall concur, when four justices shall constitute
quorum, and concurrence of four shall be
necessary to every decision of the court. The
justice holding the oldest commission by virtue
of an election, shall be chief Justice, and
sons of the same date older than the commits
sions of any other of the Justices they shall de-
termine by lot who shall be chief justice All
qualified electors of the state thirty-hve years of
forneys af the snnrema coDrt ond no a.haaS ds ~.
shall be eiiohle fo election or .nIo;ntout TO-
the Office of ;nst;ce nf ths snnremp co,,rt TIC
sbaii 10 ton vears ono ;nst;n TN h ota ~ t
aneraI eIaf;on eva tu, 80, 20 % t.,,, % . s
ofca ehaiI commencs ON tSe aoc,ord W,rsar :" "t
y Jsnaa5y = next tat after M his election; The justices
The emesnpnt shaii T h,a e e,a;. me x .,
the ter, for Wb;ch tbav vara n5octoJ ~, te
adontion Of this amendment The two :dI;t;onaI C,
iuafacea first nrovi6e3 for hx fh;a amordy,oDt
shsII ho anysnsntod Il, tha % .s snsn9IeI .S 1Sai!
hold their ofces nnt; the neyt vener., aIac.;a
in e;ehtoon hnndrad and eobt % h th;
''.sS W Sns " eigCsu, one 70 serve unIli the
"a .;s Ss na wa ~ e.Sneen nu11.so ~
sa.scna ade, ~ fa,s, 0 Uel :C sesse 1n0i tns
1nsao nv In fo- .ho ;n.-e pthsioa ~ az knaA y. "
;*;s - - tsw ~ ,s SlS y. .ae nuMDer on
pr0viasa snch en- two aalonsi nal Spstices shall 6s
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-19
e Crop From The Sod.

Nc have received. with the compli-
n.ents of ,.UGENE WORCESTER. q pho
tograph OF the first office OF the
Thomas County Cat. There stands
the office, = sod house with g board
roof, and door in front and a door
and window III the side. Near BY is
q dug-oEt, the low roof rising above
the level OF The esrth. The rest below.
That is sl. No tree. no fence, no bit
OF garden ground, no bird or beast
are there, and no shadow. One can
see the Few roof shining in the glare
OF the sun. There is nothing to tell
whether il is winter or sum ner. for
the crinkled buffalo grass looks alike
III both seasons, but you are sure from
the great b!ne vast. unclouded Kansas
sky shines he'sun. There is in this
no horizon, no background. 10 line of
hills, or belt of forest. or solitary
mound, TO mark the line between here
and the beyond.
That picture was taken less than
two years ago. The paper which found
: its home in the sod house is still pub
lished, but it is in Il well appointed
Office with a cylinder press. There is
not in sight of the present office a
single sod house, but, instead, when
you stand in the office door YOU look
up and down a well built business
street, with building of wood and brick,
stores where you may find all man
wants anywhere; all the means of liv-
ing, food and raiment, just as in the
Oldest communities. Books. music.
amusements. society, business. all that
the four or five thousand people who
now living in Thomas county want,
is in sight of the newspaper office now.
And it all came of the type and the
paper and the press in the sod house.
That house came before the other
things we have mentioned. Seek We
first a newspaper, and all these things
shall be added unto you. Everybody
wanted to see the newspaper with the
funny name; the THOMAS Car, that
was it; the word county" did not
show up in the head line. So, from
reading the Car they came, they saw.
they homesteaded. They brayed the
the solitude, the wind, which Is some
times sirocco IN summer, sometimes
blizzard in winter, and started to
live in great wide country without
even shade or shadow, not even
that of great rock, in it, because the
newspaper man had first dared to start
his paper in the sod house e-all alone.
The fashion of sod houses passes
away; they are built for day and
not for all time. We suppose of the
original Car Office, not one sod is now
left upon another. So, in memory of
it this picture was taken, and these
words are written-for even rudely
fashioned words may live.-[The Daily
Champion.
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-19
nNMEsTEADs.

nNMESTEADS.
No. 2ll, 800 Acres in Z, 80, two houses
twenty -one acres broke, price $500. 90 cash.
Ne. 2l7, I60 acres, 5 mile from Eustis OF
Leonard, $4,000 cash or trade.
No. 2O2, 16O acres six miles from Colby
$4,000
TIMBER CLAIMS.
No. 2l2. I6O acres fourteen miles from
Colby, six miles from r r., $250O0
No. 222, 16o ;acres 4 miles Of Colby
$4,000.
No. 223. $40 acres two timber claims and
two decided quarters all adjoining, $4,000, 90
for all or Sl5OO,OO for half
No. 227, 800 acres one quarter timber
entry and one decided, all choice liud, price
$1200O0
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-19

The House on Aug. 3rd pas; ed
resolutions endorsing the administra-
ton in demanding immediate surren-
der of \. s. Cutting who is now held
by the Mexican government, and re-
quest the President to renew the de
mand War with Mexico would make
good times, SO let it come if they con
tinue to insult and trampie under
foot on lawS.
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-19

Hon. S. B. Osborne was nominated
by acclimation ct Ness City on Tues
day Aug. 3, when the Judi cial conven-
don for the 23rd. Judicial District
met. He was appointed by Gov.
Martin larf winter. when the new Dist.
was created. He is popular and able,
and this is another case of good
judgement shown by Gov. Martin n
making appointments.
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-19

The trial of the anarchist at Chicago
is still going on. They put in weak
defense and probably will have to
suffer as they merit.
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-19

Voters read the proposed consti-
tutional amendment 1t should pass
as the Supreme Court is already one
year behind in The work. There is no
doubt of its carving.
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-19

Phillip Heinschel, the boss well digger,
is the one to call on to have your we'll
dug promptly and in first-class shape.
Address, Colby, Kans. Call and see
him. 24-27aug19
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-19

The e.. 4. Il. reunion at San Fran
cisco was complete success. Three
hundred thousand witnessed the pa
rade Gen. Sherman was greeted Dy
all
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-19

The pre-emption repeal bill and the
bill forfeiting the Northern Pacific
land grant have been laid aside for
this session. They were brought up
campaign capital and it is very un-
like ly if they come up again. we pre-.
dicted this.
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-19
COUNTY DIRECTORY.

Oerk-James N. Fike,
Treasurer-N. D. Bean.
Register of Deeds-JOhn w. Irwin.
Superintendent Public Ins't-W. w. Walker
Representative-W.H Fl. Copeland.
Attorney-W. G. Porter.
Sheriff-W. II. Kingery.
Probate Judge-M. L. Lacey,
Clerk District Court-E. j. Paine.
Surveyor-T. p. Chambers.
COroner-M. McGrcevy.
Frank Pingree, Chm.
Commissioners NJ. W. witham
R. T. Heming
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-19

Five of the eight republican candi-
dates on the state ticket were Union
saldiers during the war.
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-19

Did you see the immense crowd that
confined to pour in the Palace Drug Store
last Saturday to slake their thirst on ice
cold soda and ginger ale.
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-19
Don't forget the 800 gallon tank of gas
Oline at G. H. Martin & Bros.
C. H. MARTIN & Bro

Ihave just removed to W. W. Walkers
old stand. doors north of my old store.
l have large and well selected stock of
hardware and stoves ordered, part of
which is already here. Come and see us
in our new quarters. You know have
always saved you money on hardware,
and hope to save you more.
/. III. BuLLERs.
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-19

The Forestry Congress meets
Denver Oh Sept 10th.
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-19
I. .. d. Il.

Cuslight Lodge No. s73 meets regularly every
OTuesday evening at Beans Hall, at clock
m. Anmembers of the order are cordially
invited to attend.
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-19
Notice No 1863

L. s. Land Office, oberlin, Kans.
Aug. 6. 1856.
Complaint having been.entered at this office by
Eiwar S SwceDy against James Hunt for
abandoning his homestead entry No. 5lSS dat
eli Sest, 1885, upOn the NV or sec 6 town 5
range - W. IN Thomas county. kanS with Il
view to the cancellation of said entry
Contestant allepes that defe dent has never
established II residence thereon that he has
failed to builGa house theron or to cultivate
the same
The said parties are hereby summoned to
appear at this Office on the 18th day OF Sc pit
iSS', 81 20 O'Clock Il. m, to respond and fur
niSh testimony concerning said altered aban-
GOnment. A. l.. PATHIIyN Register
GOOdSOe 24-2-Anr1S
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-19
ANNOUNCEMENT.

Having made arrangements to continue in
business at The Old Stand will still sell you
Groceries, Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes.
At prices that will save you money. My stock
is large and new and the best that can be
bought in the market And we shall lin the
future as in the past be liberal with our Gus
toners. | have just received a full car load
of Flour and another Of Groceries this week
NJ. I)Onelan.
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-19
CITY DIRECTORY.

Mayor-M. Dopelan.
Clerk-Fred p. Greene.
Treasurer. Z. Meglemre
Marshal-Wm. Haryey.
Police Judge-N. j. Adams.
DIR. w. NJ. Edwards,
7. p. Feehan.
Councilmen w. w. Walker,
DR.. c. f. CorpOran,
RObt MEG Onigal.
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-19
Notice For Publication No. 1896.
Land Office Oherlin Kans.

B-I n.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice of his intention
to make final proof in Sups0rt OF his claim
and that said proof VIII bc made before Pro
bate Judge ofTheIIeS county at Colby Kans.
on Sept p, 1885. viz: J. H0gue r L 1885, for
the Sc or sec % town south range g west
He names the following witnesses to prove
ms continuous residenceupon and cultivation
OF said land viz: Wilton Sage. James | Wal
lace. " l. Breeze. Nelson II Porter al OF Colby
AanS.
IL PATCHIN Register
Porter 1i-o9iur1o
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-19

If you want anything in the line of real
estate, call on Marble, Kingery & Har-
vey.
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-19
Notice No. 6771.

U. h. Land Office, wa-keeneJJ. Kans.,
July 81. 1856.
complaint naviug oeen entered at this of.
fce by Joel c. Loucks against Ernest France
for abandoning his homestead entry NO.
S435, dated Aug. IA, 1885. upon::the hf NV
or and hf sw Or section 30, township 10 s,
range 36 ", in Thomas county, Kans.. with
a view to the cancellation OF said entry: the
said parties are hereby summoned to ap.
pear at this office on the 4th day of sept.
1S66at o'clock p. m, to respond and fur.
nish, testimony concerning said alleged
abandonment. W, C. S. BEARD. Register.
Nelson, Atty. 24-27aug 10
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-19

Notice for Publication No. 5333.
Land Office at Oberlin, Kans.,
Aug. IA. 1886.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his inten-
tion to make final proof in support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made be-
fore Judge of the dist. court or In his alb
sence the clerk thereof, at colby. Kans, on
sept. %, 1886, viz: stephen Campbell, h. e.
2S9o, for the ne or sec IL, rs, W.
He uamos the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
ton Of said land, viz: William woodcock,
James II. wallace, Edd cummings, Frank b.
murphy, all of Gem, Kans.
L. PATCHIN, Register.
willcoxon CO. 24-25augl9
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-19
Notice for Publication No. 1913.
Land Office at Oberlin. Kans..
A1,n 1G 1909

Land Office at Oberlin. Kans..
Aug 16. 1886.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice of his
intentien to make final proof in support
of his claim, and that said proof will be
made before Probate Judge of Thomas
county. at Colby, Kans. on Oct. 9. 1885.
viz: G.. T. Rockwell. H. L. 6357 for the
Sc or sec IL. T6s. r "a w.
He names the following witnesses 10
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land viz: DR.. A. Tay-
lor, Charley Ayers. Fred Neal, Henry
Koeber. all of Otterbourne. Kans.
4. l.. PATcHIN, Register.
WiilcOXOn & Co 24-29aur19
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-19

Aug. 5 1886.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler'has filed notice of his irten-
ton to make final proof in support Of his
claim. and that said proof will be made be-.
fore Judge Of the dist court or in his alb.
sence the clerk thereof Mt colby, Kans. on
sept. 81, 1856, viz: DeForest atkinson, Ii. e..
5647, for the ne or sec :. s,r37 ".
lie names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
ton efSaid land, viz: c. r. Lewis. Emmett
Fish, W. NJ shores, W. benson. OF colby.
Kans. A.. PATCHIN, Register.
". G. Porter. Atty 24-29aug Is
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-19

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THF
CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE
OF KANSAS.
House Joint Resolution No. 4,

HOuSe J01nt KesOIut1On NO. 4.
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 4, For the SUBJ
mission of a proposition to amend the consti-
tuition of the State Of Kansas.