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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-10-09

Bob st Clair, commonly known as
"Sinky," and colored delegate, repre-
sented 0bion county.
The above, from the Trenton Herald
conveys pretty fair idea of the COM
position of the Republican Congress
ional convention. Still, the Haywood
Republicans declare that it was the
grandest convention that ever met in
the district.-BrownsvilLe States Demo
crat.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-10-09

SUNDAY TIMEs:-Algeron: How
did you handle my creditors, Thomas,
during my absence this summer?
Thomas: Faith, sir, | told ERR you
had gone to Europe!
Algernon: Hope you told them l
would be away some time.
Thomas: Indeed / did, sir. / told
'em you had gone to stay for good with
your Uncle, the Duke of Cabot.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-10-09

Or Tuesday Of last week, in the DEM
ocratic primaries in Atlanta, the prohi-
bition question was raised and two tick
cts were put out. One strictly prohibit
ton, the other Democratic. The straight
prohibition ticket was defeated, and it
is claimed that this result puts new
phase upon the prohibition movement
in Georgia.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-10-09

THE Republican candidate for the
State Senate is w. ]. Lyle. He was
nominated at Ripley Monday. Now,
lets go to work, and bury him under
such large Democratic majority that
he will sink never to rise again to pro-
claim his bitter political TRADES, or to
array enc section against another on old
war issues.-Brownsrilie, States and Demo
craI
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-10-09

The Republican convention OF the
teuth district met in Memphis last Mon
dav and nominated Zach. TAYLOR for
reelection. He is not the right Taylor
to win this Milan Exchange.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-10-09
Grv W.H.F LvE has been nom:

GEN. w. H. F. LEE has been nom:-
mated for Congress in the Eighth dis
trict Of Virginia. He is son of Gen.
R. E. Lee, graduate Of West Point,
served in the Confederate army, and
has been farming since the war. Like
his father, he, is man of great modesty
with head full OF brains.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-10-09

Gov. ALBERT, OF New Jersey, who
sent large number OF State tents to
Charleston, accompanied by his private
secretary and man to put them up,
said. 81 see no law allowing me to
send the tents; neither do | see any law
allowing earthvuakes,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-10-09

The Democratic campaign in Indi-
ana opened last week with rousing
meeting at Indianapolis, at which the
prominent leaders Of the party were
present, and Senator Voorhees, made a
great speech, indorsing President Cleve
lands administration.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-10-09

DEMOCRATIC conventions have been
held in New Jersey and Connecticut.
In the former state Robert S. Green
was nominated for governor, in the
latter, Edward S. Cleveland. The
platform of both conventions endorse
the administration of President Cleve-
land.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-10-09

The Democratic differences in David
idson county are all settled now, grim
yisaged war has smoothed his wrinkled
front, and Democratic brothers fall up
on each others necks an weep tears OF
ioy, shouting: let the prodigal son be
slaughtered because the fatted calf has
returned.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-10-09

"a BALLAD OF the late war" is pub
lished in Georgia paper. Is this what
prohibition leads to.-Sunday Times.
We have heard that in Atlanta 1t has
led to whole quart-o's.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-10-09

HENRY WATTERsoS says he found
himself in Swiss gambling room by
mistake. That confounded somuam.
bulism again.-Er.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-10-09
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, 1886-10-09

A SON OF Col. Looney attacked Geo.
G. Dent, editor of the Memphis Repub.
licAn, last week on account of charges
made in that paper against the Colonel.
Mr.. Dent has since apologised for his
action, and agrees to drop the matter
Milan Exchange.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-10-09

THE anti whisky movement Isl grow
ing one and shrewd politicians at the
East and newspaper men us well are
undecided as to what form it will take
in the Presidential canvass, but it will
not be prohibition. High license, it is
thought, might win.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-10-09

The american recommends sweet
milk to Brer. Colyar OF the Union as a
good remedy for what the Union calls
''The fix we are in" We have also
read somewhere that one DR.. Shakes
peare recommends the soothing infiu-
ence of "Spermaet,i for an inward
bruise."
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-10-09

Mr.. EvARTs is reported as describing
the state dinners under the Hayes re-
gime by saving water flowed like
champagne"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-10-09

Gen. Rooney" Lee has been nomi-
mated for Congress in the Eigth Vir-
ginia dIstaict. He is the youngest son
OF the late Gen. Robt. Z. Lee.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-10-09

THE papers say that the Britishers al e
still concentrating the hanging Of
the gallant, but unfortunate Major
Andre. With Americans that cruel
war is over, long ago.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-10-09

A MAN may read law and become a
lawyer; he may study medicine and be
called doctor; but il he wants to be q
blacksmith, he must work at his trade
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-10-09

THE Sunday Times says that Wig
gins has issued an amended earthquake.
The press work on the first edition was
unsatisfactory.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-10-09

THE eagle is tough bird. but when
it is put on the back of dollar it il a
legal tender.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-10-09

THERE are men in the world OF so
little importance that they have no en-
emies.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-10-09

DIsPARAGEand depreciate no one; IN
insect has feeling, and an atom a shad-
ow.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-10-09

Mouldings at greatly reduced prices.
Shall be pleased to have you call and
examine our work or send us your
orders. Respectfully,
G. B. WILSON & co.
June u, lSS6-tf
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-14

ing her as badly as the Mayfiower can. In
running the Trek may he the equal of the
Mayflower, but probably not. In wimdward
work the Maytiower is undoubtedly the Supe-
riOr of the Irex. An Englishman who was on
board the judges boat at the race on Satur-
day said that the Galatea was under-riSgei
II was the general opinion Sunday that Mr..
Webb made mistake in attempting to make
the cutter point with the slooP. 1t is not
likely that another challenge win come from
England for the Americas cHpsoon There was
a wild rumor circulated that j. Beaver
Webb had been studying the lines Of the
Mayt10wer, and that he intended TO improve
on them and build centerboard Sloop to
challenge for the cup. There is little fear
however, that Mr. Burgess models win soon
be improved upon.
Few yachtsmen had heard Sunday 81
Lieut. Hcnn's plan for a new race. There
was but one opinion, however, among those
who talked the question over-that the gal
liant EugliSiIman Shouli have every possible
chance to make record here W ith his grace
ful cutter which would repay him for the
difficulties aud dangers Of his teheus ocean
NoVara
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-14

LONDON, Sept. li-tieorge W. Lee,
the American oarsinan, Monday, beat Neil
MattGsoh. the Australian, in race over the
championship course Oh the Thames, from
futney to Mortl1ke. The race was for E2a1
LONDON, sept. l%.-Tha wind was light,
shc tide fast. There were but few spectators
and very little betting. the odds being to !
on Martersun- The contestants started about
even, rowing forty strokes to the minute,
Matterson crcpt ahead AMI led Il half length
at the creek. Lee regain,d aud drew on
level with him at the craven steps, gradually
forging ahead and led Mattersau length at
Waldrens a desperate struggle fol
lowed, both contestants stii rowing
forty strokes 10 the minutN
Matterson crept up slowly on his adversary
until he was again even with him, when they
reached Crabtrets. Continuing his Sucsts>
MatterSon forged ahead and was half
length ahead of Lee at HammersInith bridge.
Ls,e at this point spurted again and regained
the leai, when Matterson, apparently over
come by the terrific struggle. stopped dead
and Lee rowed steadily hottie.
MatteISDn'S time tn HamerSnith bridge
was s:42, beating the record Ten - conds.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-14
PARNELL AND GLADSTONE.


the House of Commons.
LONDON, Aug. g6-Mr Parnell was
loudly cbeered in the house of commons
Tuesday on rising to resume the debate ON
the address in reply to tho queens speech
He believed that if the country had been
given three more weeks to consider The
home rule bill the Tories would have been
defeated. The Irish had every reason to
hsyo patience. If the government speeches
wore intended to eXaspeTate and threaten
they would fail to have that effect At the
same time there would be considerable diff
fculty with the rent question The govern
ment had not appreciated tho gravity of
the occasion. The royal commission would
be unable TO report until the pinch of win
ter was over
Mr. Parnsil denounced the dishonesty OF
attempting to stimulate crushed industries
by liberal doses Of English Iubiic money.
Tie way 10 develop the resources of Ireland
was 10 allow the Irish to develop them
selves. LIT the government which OBJ
taioei Office by Misrepresentation he
would not say lying purchase its own way
and establish Wholesale system of bribery
aud corruption. lCheers He accused the
government of encouraging land lords tc
evict hy the WHOLESALE, knowing that agra
rian crime always followed eyictiOnS Why
did tenant, submitting tn moonlight raids
refuse to give evidence Because, taking
Kerry Is an example, the tenants knew
that before moonlight RAIDS Lord henmars
would not have left a roof over the heads
of his tenants The irish would he patient
but the Indictment held out by landlords
might produce evaporation. The landlords
would force the government TO adopt
coercive measures
In conclusion be- said: "The Irish will
never submit to a government not their
own. Irish cheers The question of an
autonomous government will always be
fixed in the hearts of the Irish people. -
Prolonged cheers
Mr.. Gladstone described the policy of the
government as all absolute inversion of the
policy of the late government Instead of
giving Ireland self-.overnmeRt tine present
government proposed that England should
govern ireland to greater extent than il
did at the present tins. He was delighted
at having any share OF part whatever in
becoming leader or follower-he dill not
care Wilhelm any movement tending &c
make smooth the path OF the people of Ire.
land and encourage them to hope for a re-
alization OF their Just rights Cheers
The Standard says: Mr. Parnell's speech
was intended to kindle war in Ireland.
Under the thin disguise of prophecy be set
himself to stir up the peasantry against the
landlords and the law And Mr.. Glad
stone found nothing deserving of cenSurs
in his speech.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-14

INDIRECTLY the voters of Vermont
have administered decided suub to the
plumed knight The Blaine followers
have long sworn vengeance upon Senator
Edmunds for his attitude toward their
idol in the PRESIDENT: campaign of two
years ago. Their opportunity came in
the election for members of the Vermont
legislature which will elect a successor
to Edmunds. They endeavored to
choose anti-Edmunds members, but have
failed ANONYMOUSLY as the returns show
Eimunds to have more popular strength
than ever before. In fact, for all prac
tical purposes the sentiment in favor of
the senator was unanimous, aud he will
be reelected by an overwhelming majority
of the Legislature
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-14
QUEEN OF THE YACHTS.
THE MAYFLoWER AGAIN DEFEATS
THE BRITISH GaLATEA.

The Challenge Cup Will Not BE Carried
Away This Year - What Yaehtsmen
Think of the Kaee-AD American Oars
man Victorious in Sullivan
and Heard.
NEW YORK, Sept. 1.-THE Americas cup
will remain in this country for another Year
at least. The Mayhower again defeated the
Galatea Saturday which winds up the Inter
national yacht race. Lieut.. Hem, of the
Galatea, has withdrawn his challenge for a
race around the Bermuda islands, but will
soon issue another challenge, the terms of
which have not yet been made public.
1t was the general opinion among yachts
men Sunday that the victory of the May
flower has demonstrated her superiority not
only to the Galetea but to all other. British
yachts In the two international faces it
was conclusively proved that in wihdward
work the English boat could not point with
the Mayhower without being so pinched that
she was almost hove to. The Mayhower was
able to hold her windward position, too, a
great deal better than her antagonist. The
race of Saturday also proved that
in good, whole-sail breeze the
Mayiiower could outrun the Galatea.
The races of the Galatea in England
are matters of record, and prove conclusively
that the boasted Trek is not capable Of beat
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-14
WHO THREW THE BOMB?
NO ONE APPREHENDED FOR THE SIG
NAL TOWER EXPLOSION.

Lake Shore Railway officials and Detect
ives Unable to Lay Hands ON the Perpe-
traitors of the outrage-How the Strik-
ing Switchmen Are Situated = Notes
from the abor Field
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-14
PEOPLE IN AN EMERGENCY.
Women are More Composed Than 5.ca
in Time of DanScr-Brain Trouble.

Women are More Composed Than Men
in Time of DanGcr-Brsin Trouble.
The demeap0r of people under emergency
is always an interesting show / was once in
what threatened to be very serious smash
Up on the Erie road, between Buffalo and
Niagara Falls Nearly every one on the
train went clean crazy, rushing hither and
tlithcr, some even trying to jump from the
platforms, though tho train was travelling at
forty mile speed on high enbankmeHt.
The women were the most composed /
fancied because they We're rigid with fright
When the chain brakes were got to work the
air brakes being crippled, and the train was
brought up, a dozen men tainted, and there
was a chorus of hysterical sob.ing all
around
In the morning / was OIL train on the
Sixth avenue elevated when one some blocks
ahead broke down and brought us to halt
Tor few minutes we all sat quiet enough,
reading cur papers. Then somebody said;
W hat the dickens is the mattcrT' In mo
mcnt there was Il stir. Some faces hlauchcd,
others became serious. We looked out Of the
windows but could see nothiag. Il train
went b. on tie other track and made The
Then there caQne a rush from the rear cars.
The approach Of a train behind Us had
aroused the fear of a smash-up
Tins rush created a veritatle panic, which
was added to when gang Of worl-InoH hur-
ricd down the track evidently bent on busi-
hess. There was a cry that We should get
down and walk If the traiumen had rot
shown determination the track would have
been blocked with passengers ii a minute.
After ten or fifteen minutes we got started
again. and you should have heard tho 81 Ia
Of relief that sounded through that trilin. \
young woIuaa opposite me had sat, during all
the tUnult, perfectly composed. As soon as it
was over and the ghost OF danger was passed
she said: "Oh, Iuy'' and collapsed in her seat.
She had fallen in dead faint, not from
fright, but from nervous rcaction-Ncw
York SaV7, @Ribhis .
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-14
PROGRESS OF MODERN TIMES.
Some of the Wonders of ToDay-Tbe
Triumphs OF TRANSFORMATION.

Some of the Wonder, of To-Day-Tbe
Triumphs OF Transportation.
Some people think there is no progress at
an There must be progress in crossing this
continent in six days instead of six months.
There must be progress in having your leg
cut of, or your liver taken out and scrapad,
when little medicine administered deprive
you of all the pain and knowledge There
must be progress, when, ut the capital of this
comparatively young nation, are 10000
volumes in a library. 1t can hardly fail to
bc progress to make bright light cut of some
thing we can not see in the air No piece of
evidence can compare with the phonograph,
which takes the records of a dead mans
accent, and long after he is in his grave re-
peats them with every defect of interfectiop
and cough
We have attained progress in the longer
lives we live, not merely in years, but in
events. The average day at present contains,
to many persons, all the events of whole
year formerly. For instance, man can
leave New York, which is about 240 miles
from tire city of Washington after breakfast
IN Tho morning, get TO TasliiugtoUq ly The
tune congress commences, stay there till con-
gross ediourDs, and come back to Kew York
about bod time, aud on the way he can have
his meal, hot Or cold, and drink his pint of
"lne and carry on bargaining, politics, or
whatever he likes. We leave Washington at
three O'clock in the afternoon and next morn
ing are in Cincinnati Mt breakfast
To go around the world at the present time
Is only matter of about four months, and
what is very curious, there is no nation on
the road, except ones own, which will modest
or make the travellers afraid. The most dan
gerous spot on the globe to him who circum.
navisates it is landing at the pior in New
York, with fifty whip-handIes thrust In his
tace.--"Gath' in Cincinnati Enquirer
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-14

to blow up the signal tower They have
Stron ( hopes, however, that the strikers will
soon be forced.to Succmb The unemployed
met at the Wentworth avenue hall Saturday
and unanimously rcpaSssi resolutions already
on record, deprcating acts of violence
There was not diSsentient voice to the prop
1sition that even in the face of the blacklist
by which thtf are prevented from getting
employment elSewher,, they must show the
corporations an example of peaceful and open
efforts to obtain their rights.
Superintendent AmSien has been informed
that the contributions by which the strikers
payroll is maintained is falling off and that
individuals are applying for work or the re
moval Of their names from the blacklist
Nothing less than complete surrender will
satisfy the company, and the men viii then
be allowed To apply for work on tins or other
roads, with promised preference in case of
vacancies on the Lake Shore
The Lake Shore Railway company Is ST i'll
forced to run all its freight trains under
heavy guard to prevent being d,,raied
Every train has from two Ia six Pinkerton
guards, armed with Winchester rifles, who
are constantly on the lookout for iuterfer-
enc with the running Of the trains Not
withst.snlrng this a great many switches arr,
thrown while trains are passing over them,
and the result Is always damaging 10 thee
pary
LATER. Lieut. Hem. Of the Galajea, saw,
that he viii contest for the Newport cup. and
would Ike 10 meet the Mayhowcr agaiu
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-14

Evansville, Ind, Sept. 14-About mid
night Saturday night rs of the section and
bridge men Of the Air line were brought here
and they began tearing up and removing the
machinery in the shops for the purpose of
taking them to Huntingburg The action
was reported to the city attorney, who drew
up papers asking for an injunction, but did
not prepare theS in time for the signature of
the judge, and the machinery was all re
moved The city will bring suit for sI000a0
the amount donated to the road upon condi-
ton OF the establishment and maintenance OF
the shops at this point Local attorneys are
confident OF success, baSing their claims upon
a recent court decision in the case of JelTcr-
senville against road running into that city
wherein the conditions We're the same
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-14
POOL ROOM RAlOEO


Two Hundred Persons Arrested While
Betting On G'ase i:a!l.
WASHINGTON CITY, Aug 3f-Ths Dor
rance Ease Ball Pool room in this city was
raided Tuesday night by the police Two
hundred men and boys engaged in betting
on base ball innings, the results Of which
were received by telegraph, were arrested,
and, after being registered as witneS= cs,
were summoned to appear at the poles
court Wednesday. The ''Dorrsuce' is run
by Martin Flaherty and Jerry Lynch two
we'll known sporting characters The pro
prietors are charged with conducting
game of lottery. OF all money taken ir
the house for the purpose of speculation q
certain percentage is withheld 10y the pro
prietor 1t is the withholding OF this per
centrge which Ma. Walker, the chief OF
police, believes constitutes a game of lot
terry, and is the basis for tue prosecution
In the police court the cases were postponed
until Tuesday next
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-14

Special Envoy Sedgwick has entered a
dignified denial of the recent scandalous
stories circulated about him Mr.. Sedg>
wick says that Immediately after the ball.
following which the alleged incidents are
said to have occurred, he retired 10 his
room and was not guilty of the slightest
indecorum. He also observes that there
are plenty of witnesses to verify his state>
ments In the absence of further tests
moEy this ought to be accepted as conclu-
sive. The story was highly improbable
in the first place and was supported by no
evidence whatever.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-14

BALTIMORE, Sept. l4-The "Old Defend
ers' association" having gone ont of existence
on account of The fact that there are too few
Defenders living to keep it alive, the 18th of
September, which is the anniversary Of the
hattie Of North Point, viii hereafter he cclt,-
brat,d by the G. 4 r.. and it has been
ciuiStcnei ''Grand Army Day Monday
the Il. \ K paradei the principal streets
from Paca street 10 barley park, where a
camp fire was held al night Only one of
the remaining four old Defenders, James C.
MoHford. aged vi, was ablo to attend the
annual dinner Monday. The other threa are
John pettioord. aged 81: Nathauial Watts.
n tIenI,-,, IsnS, .2
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-14

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. l+-While William
h, RoleSon, runner for the Bank of the Re
public, was riding on a Vine street car SatT
day afternoon ne lost his bank wallet contain
img s. 49, in cash, three drafts for 500 IS,
checks for s., 4:iSj pension checks for 81,
1850, drawn on the sHb-neaSury. Sunday
the walle5 with the contents intact was rt-
turned to the bank by John Gallagher. driver
of furniture wagon He almost had a fight
with msn who SAW him pick it up and
claimed it. Gallagher took it home. how
ever, and looked in the papers Sunday morn
ing. where lac saw it ADVERTISED The prlsi-
dent Of the bank gave Gallagher 500 and
says his honesty has made him friends, who
viii see to his welfare