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Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-22
JACKSONVILLE.
Celebration of the LiftiEg of the
Quarantine.
ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST STEAMER
AFTER THE EPIDEMIC

Given Proper Recognition BY the business
Men and Citizens of the Lately stricken
City-Appropriate Speeches Made by
Both Stay-at- Homes and Refugees-A
Creditable Affair.
JACKSONVILLE, Dec 22.-When it was an
nounced that the Clyde line would celebrate
the raising of the quarantine by sending here
her elegant new steamship Iroquois, the busi-
ness men here set about at once to give the
coming Of the first steamship after the cpl
demic proper recognition
After some delay tho steamship arrived
Thursday morning. She had been met by a
committee Of citizens six miles down the
river and escorted to her dock here. The APP
pearance of the ship in mid-stream was sig
nailed by booming cannon from the docks
Each gun brought more people until the
docks were packed with humanity, notwlth-
standing the cold, sharp wind which pre-
vailed Two steamers with brass bands
aboard flanked the lroquois, and amid the
booming of cannon the strains of martial
music and the huzzas of the people the levi
athan slowly wended her way up to the
dock
AS she drew up to the dock shout of well
come went up from those ashore, which was
responded to by those on the lroquoiS, AS
soon as she was made fast rush was made
to board the new ship. Those who had
friends aboard whom they had not seen for
months, were frantic to embrace them.
Some laughed while others wept for JOY.
In the saloon of the Iroquois five tables,
decked with beautiful flowers and covered
with choicest viands and richest tableware,
had been prepared by Capt. Kemble, and to
these, on the captains invitation, as many OF
the crowd as could be accommodated re-
paired.
Speeches were made by several prominent
citizens of Jacksonville, including both stay
atshomes and refugees. Though brief, the
remarks were all very appropriate After
these the master Of the floating palace In
vited all present to partaka Of the repast pre-
pared for them, and, amid good humor arc
cheers, many took seats at the table, while
others strolled over and inspected the ship
The affair was creditable to all concerned.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-22
BEATING The WESTERN UNION
Scheme by Which the Company Was Sac-
cessfully Robbed for Months.

BOSTON, Dec. 22.-Irregularities which ag-
gregate a considerable sum have just been
discovered in the main office Of tie Western
Union Telegraph company here Three
methods were employed to defraud the
company, namely: The destruction of copies
of kilograms fled here TO be sent to other
places the destruction of copies of kilograms
received here and the placing upon delivery
slips numbers representing fictitious dis
patches for which the messengers We're paid
by the company according TO schedule. By
the first two mentioned methods the money
paid for dispatches was retained and the
copies of the dispatches destroyed. By the
last named method some of the messengers
succeeded in obtaining as high as S25 per
week The receiver who stood in with the
boys to the amount of half their profits ae'
cruing from the fictitious numbers entered
on their slips, vouched for all the returns
and as there was no attempt to go behind
his vouchers the scheme worked successfully
for months The manager of the company
says ne will not prosecute those engaged III
the swindle. The receiver has been dis
charged and everything is now working al
right,
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-22
nayli Holds on,

PoRr-Au, PRINCE, De, O. President lie
gitime continues in power, and majority Of
the people recognize his authority 'she
paciGcation of the country Is considered AT
hand. Neither the Yantic nor Galena-tho
United States war ships that sailed a short
time ago from New York-has yet arrived.
Public opinion supports tho government in the
matter of the capture of the steamer Haytian
Republic. Her seizure Is regarded us an emf
nently legal act II is held thai she was en-
deavoring to run the blockade when over
hauled and made prize by the Haytian
man-of-War
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-22
Deed Of "A Wiser.

yTSLKESsARRE, Pa, Dec %. "A Polish
farmer named ,3chilinski of very miserly
habits, stole lumber from the fence of q
neighbor named Mccarthy and with it made
a cnGn in which he buried in his cellar the
dead body of his sevep-year-old daughter
Mccarthy notified the authorities, who viii
arrest Sichilinski for theft and bury the child
in casket ut public expense. The people
of the vicinity are muck incensed against
SchiluSki
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-22
MRS. HARRISON GOING EAST.
She Accepts an Invitation From Messlames
Morton and Ellkins.

Morton ana EIlNlnS'
NEW YogK, Dec. 22-The Tribune says:
There loated Thursday around the corridors
of the Eiftn avenue hotel and the Gilsey
house, where politicians are wont to assem-
BILE, Bit of gossip which nearly took away
the breaths Of those who have been wasting
much of that valuable matter in making and
unmaking Gen. Harrison's cabinet.
This was in effect no less than well devel-
oped rumor that Gen Harrison intended to
pay a visit to New York about the middle of
next month. The story which went the
rounds and lost nothing by frequent repiti-
ton. was that Gen. Harrison had accepted a
long standing invitation to be the guest of
Stephen q. Elkins, at his home, No. Az West
Fifty-eighth street.
Friends Of Russell Harrison are RESPONSE
bic for giving this story publicity, they say
ing that the invitation had been extended to
the presiden.-elect through the son, who was
with Mr.. Elkins in Philadelphia short time
after the election.
This lrlmor sent a crowd of reporters after
Mr.. Eikins, and to all he positively affirmed
that Gen Harrison did not intend to visit
New York, at any rate for some time To
come. There is some foundation in this
story, however, but in place of Gen. Harri-
son coming hero it is Mrs, Harrison who is tc
come. She is coming TO pay a friendly visit
and incidentally place herself in the hands Of
the dressmakers, mnliners, etc, and stock
| her wardrobe with dresses and bonnets.
While here she will be the guest of Mrs
Elkins and Mrs, Morton, She was invited
by Mrs. Morton when the vice president
| elect an1 his wifo were in Indianapolis, bu
! Mrs Elkins' Invitation was prior one, anC
had been accepted. She will probably leave
indianapolis about January Is
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-22
pcn1,syivDnin EDIrs.ed.

TIrrsFaLLE, Pa, Dec. ?2.--n is now
definitely settled that a White Cap organiza-
ton inltsts this city. Wit&ln the past two
weeks teyonty letters have been aent TO par
ties helc, women as well as men, notifying
them that if their conduct is not more proper
in the future the lash win be applied. These
etters were at first taiiea as joke, but they
have assumed more serious character of
late. The editors Of the Herald and of the
SUNDAY World have beth received letters.
A eounter organization is going to be formed
to Offset the White Caps, and to protect law
abiding citizens
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-22

PITTsBURG, Dee. s2---The Minnesota state
boa1f of prison inspectors, composed of A.
K. Doe, John F. Morris and Edward Dunn,
arrived in this city yesterday. They visited
the riverside penitentiary and after inspect
ing Es arrangement beft on the limited ex-
press for Chicago. The object of the tour is
80 obtain Information in regard to convict
Labor Mr.. Morris said he thought the board
woNld recommend the system of letting the
con,1ct labor out on contract.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-22
TeKas A.looling AfirnN.

HoYEY GROVE, Tex, Dec. 22 A desperate
shooting affray, which resulted in the death
of two men, took place at Monktown
Wednesday. Two brothers named Floyd
and Jason Todd recently from Marshheld.
Mo-. became drunk and boisterous Jack
Choate. a deputy constable, tried to arrest
them and was shot i'm the side He called a
citizen named Hobbs to his assistance, and
both opened fire on the Todds. The latter
we're iiddled and killed Choate was again
shot and is thought TO be fatally wounded.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-22
WHIPPED By WHITE CAPS.
Joseph CulIers, of ClaJsville, Indiana
Beaten Numerically.

Beaten Numerically.
WABASH, Ind, Dec. 22,-There is much ex-
cite1rent in the vicinity of Claysville by the
appearance of band OF White Caps. Jo-
seph Cullers, who lives near Claysville was
met while on his way home by a crowd of
rmas6ed men, who, without saying a word,
took Cullers, tied him to a tree, and gave
him a fearful beating. Cullers was bound
and gagged When released, he was very
faint The cappsrs gave Culers 80 under
stand that be must make radical change in
his manner of Ewing, and then rode away.
The next nigkt Culers wos awakened by a
dozen masked men, who demanded that he
dress and come out Of the house, Cullers de-
clinod to obey the summons. The visitors
contented themselves by making threats and
then went away Culers is preparing to
give them warm reception ON their next
visit. lie is reported as being wife beater,
and much feeling has been worked UP against
him
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-22
Samuel Edmund sewalI Dead.

BosToN, Dec, 22.--The venerable lawyer,
Samuel Edmund sewall, died in this city
Thursday, aged ninety years. Mr.. Sewall
graduated from Harvard university in 1877,
and from the Harvard law school in 1927.
He was one of tho first to join William Lloyd
Garrison in the anti-slavery movement, in
which he displayed great activity. He has
also been prominent in the efforts to secure
for women equal rights Of property and per
son, and the fullest civil and political
ennnlitY.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-22
Hnlford saws IT'S q Lie.

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 22,-Secretary Hal
ford says he had never heard Of the alleged
attempt on Harrison's life. To publish such
a story as the one in circulation, he says, is
an Internal outrage. The story is lie, made
up by some one for the sake OF a sensation
He declines to even suggest tho matter TO
Harrison because of its absurdity 1t would
be very offensive to the general, he says, to
be subjected to inquiries on such an absurd
matter.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-22
1,crnus a>able ssnnh Of school Board

tGRANE Fork Bah., Dec. 22.-Tbo school
iloar,l at east GraIti Forks took semarka-
illIe stlHa Thursday inorning ia ordering the
eshools, aiOsed unt;I1hc city couRcilss3lali per-
Iaanell'iy remove she houses of ill-repute
yneadav morning some of tine dis1sputable
N0Cmcn gst drunk and used osneflanguage
tq young girls and boys. Wednesday, night
tLsa mot.errs Of children held meeting and
decided o. keep GhGir children at home If
sotns decisive acton was not taken by the
alghorifies
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-22
Tarmers NYnrer Th4lr Crnna.

CoRYDoN, Ind, Dec, 2l.Maj. J. S.
Pfrimmer and James Benson, neighDoring
farmers in Franklin township, this county,
mnde an agreement last spring that the one
raising the most corn on an acre Of ground
should have the yield of both acres, it being
stipulated that no fertilizer should be used
The corn has been gathered, and Mr.. Benson
takes the crops He raised II bushels on his
acre, while Mai Pfrimmer raised 100
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-22
BEN. HOPKINS PARpoNEp
BY the President, Owing to the Condition
of His Health.

WASHINGTON, Dec. q. The president has
pardoned Ben Hopkins, now in the Ohio state
prison for embezxling funds of the Fidelity
National bank, of Cincinnati In granting
this pardon, the president says:
'sThe condition of this convict's health is
such, as appears from an examination which
have set on foot, that the question is pre-
sented whether he shall die in prison or at his
home. On this presentation, am willing
that he shall spend his few remaining days
among his friends regardless of any other
consideration connected with the case. And
on this ground alone his pardon is granted v
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-22
The yellow Fever CcrIn,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Dec. 22.--Dr. James
f. Reeves, Of this city, one Of the most noted
experts with the microscope in the country,
has been searching for yellow fever germs in
the liver and kidneys taken from several vel
low fever patients, and announces that he has
met with success. He has been invited 20 visit
Johns Hopkins university, and demonstrate
the manner in which he found them. Sew
eral noted yellow fever experts concele that
DIR. Reeves has accomplished his undertaking.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-22
.Inhn ,ventnorth,s Mnnnment.

CHICAGO, Dec %. The seventy-ton granite
monoIith to mark the grave of Mayor
Long John" Wentworth, was successfully
placed in permanent position at Rose Hin
cemetery Thursday. A large number Of on
gineers and architects were among the crowd
Of spectators. The shaft IL Tho largest single
cut stone In America except the Egyptian
ot,plisk New York
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-22
RACE WARn ENDED
by the Finding of a Farmer and a jug o
whisky in the Woods.

COLUMBIA, S. c., Dec 22-The recent
trace war" in Barnwell county has had a
ridiculous ending Robert Morris, the
farmer who was reported as having been
murdered, and whose death his friends sought
to avenge, has been found in the woods alive
but very drunk Morris had bought jug Of
whisky several days ago, and took to tho
woods to enjoy it. No damage has been done
to anyone OF either color
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-22
South Dakota.

HURON, Oak, Dec. 81 South Dakota is
strongly opposed to the new plan outlined by
Congressman Springer for its admission.
This half of the territory has had n constitu
tiou for three yenrs and IL ready to enter the
Union without going through the work OF
framing another organic instrument.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-22

BRAZIL, Ind, Dec. 2l.--Nancy, wife Of
David Harris, German farmer residing
few riita south oa Brazil, has just giJen
birth to three boy babies, each weighing just
three and half ponnds. fhoy are perfectly
formed and are apparently healthful. Tho
mother is but fifteen years old.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-22
P1eatled Guilty.

New YORK, Dec. 2l.--In the United States
circuit court Grant Mcpherson, the postal
clerk who was detected stealing misdirectod
letters entrusted TO him, pleaded guilty to an
indictment charging him with robbing the
mail lie Is only twonsy years Of age, and
was entrusted with mail matter of all kinds,
and received but $500 per annum for his
services. He was sentenced TO one years
imprisonment at the Elmira reformatorY
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-22
n Hiu TO Benefit the Soldiers.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-In the senate Mr..
Sherman has introduced bill to pay to
soldiers of the late war, who were promoted
whise serving their term of enlistment the
boeNlty they would have been entitled to,
had they not been promoted. The same pro
vision is made with regard to soldiers dis
charged on account of diseases contracted.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-22
Alice Hmkings' win.

NEW X9Rg. Dec. 22.-T he will u Alice
Hastings. the actress has been filed Cor pro
bate. The only heirs,aud next OF kin are the
1nuther and brother 81 the testatrix, who re-
sicse in Detroit Mich. The will provides that
aftei. the payment of sll just debts and ex-
penses the residue of hey estate shall be given
10 l,..r denr friend Rolhn Reed
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-22

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2a.--"Calfornia win
send but one Democrat to the Fifty-frst con-
gress," said Senator Stamford. The senator
has received dispatch from San Francisco
which states that all of Clunies' hopes Tor a
seat have been destroyed by a recount.
Phelps gained ninety votes and is, SO the dis
patch says, elected beyond doubt.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-22
Cnnld,nt Restrain His Jnr.

WABASH, Ind, Dec. 22.-At II o'clock
Thursday night the iuryLSi the murder trial
of Elias jackson, charged with the murder
of Curtis Jelison. returned verdict Of not
guilty. The prisoner created scene hy
loudly rendering his thanks to his counsel
and the fury
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-22
KiIrssu and su,Iiran win Fight.

B0sroN, Lsc - Representatives 81 the
hackers of Jake Kilrsin have decided TO
coves John /. Sullivan's deposit of $5,109 at
the New York Clipper @tficc 1t is usier-
stood that the Police News of this city will
be the final stakeholder. end the editor at
that paper will give a receipt to kilrIH' :
backcr, for the money.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-22
lT WAS TOO MUCH.
Gregory's Taunts So Infuriatcd Davis Thar
He Shot Him.

He Shot HIM.
New ALBANY, Ind, Dec, 22. MIR. Dawis,
who shot and killed Gregory, accompanied
by his attorney, William Johnson, Srrived IN
the city Thursday evening, the former going
up in Clark county to visit his mother, the
latter to indianapolis. Davis said that
Gregory had been boasting of his betrayal of
the Girl, and had made threats that be would
ro 70 Morrisville and kill her for giving him
away. After taunting Davis in his own shop
he epulled out a aask Of liquor, offering it to
him, when Davis pulled his revolver and SHOT
him. As stated, the old man says he could
do nothing less under the circumstances aif'
Davis and his attorney viii meet here Mon
day, employ two Of the hest criminal law
yers in town and go TO Leayenworth FOR
trial. The court meets there Monday
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-22

time nothing has been learned Of the missing
ticket agent, Harris, supposed 10 have de-
parted from the employment Of the New
York, New Haven g. Hartford railroad a. q
lefaultcF. Experts a'e OF work Oh his
books.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-22
mi and CardjT Ngotched

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 22.-Jim Fell, the
MichigSn giant, and Patsy Cardiff made a
match Thursday night for fifteen round
contest Marquis of Queensberry rules, for
$500 side Two ounce gloves will be used,
and the fight viii take place within fifty
miles Of MinneapoIis, January q.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-22

CoLUMBUs, O.. Dec 22.-Tbe legislative
AK revision committee has decided 10 recon-
mend that all officials of the state, judicial
and township receiving commissions
from the state executive he required to pay
fees according to salary The exact fees have
not been decided upon.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-22

WASHINGTON, Dec 22.-Mr. Hoar has pre-
sented to the senate petition of 3,22S citizens
of Massachusetts,, praying the adoption of a
constitutional amendment to prevent the in
reference Of any religious sect with the sys-
tenn of common public schools.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-22
Can ch.rge what 1hey PIease.

ST.. LOUIS Dec. 22.-Tbe supreme court
of Missouri to-day decided that the st. Louis
ordinance regulating telephone tolls is invalid
on the ground that the city charter docs not
give the assembly the power to fix charges
This will permit the company to collect 9i6j
a Near nstead of $50.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-22
NO TRUTH IN IT.
The story of an Attempt to Assasslnate

The story OF an Attempt 10 ASsassAi'-''S
General Harrison.
New YoaK, Dec. 29.-The indianapolis
correspondent of tho Herald telegraphed
dispatch Thursday night to the effect that @
well laid plot had been discovered to take
the life of Gen Harrison. A friend OF the
president-elect discovered the scheme in time
to prevent its execution. Every possible eff
fort has been made to conceal the affair, but
it leaked out, and now rigid investigation
will be made.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-22
Death of General b. A. Bruee.

ROME, n. ". Dec 22--Gen. Benjamin A.
Bruce. one of the fran ers of the present con-
stituton Of New York, for meily inspector
general, canal commissioner, and member of
assembly. died at his home III Canastota,
ncnd seNpntN-siX Nenrs
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-22
Match works Burned.

SCRANTON. Pa, Dec 22.-The Scranton
Match company, which was established in
this city about one year ago, was burned
this morning Loss $4,000; partly insured.
Seventy-ive hands are thrown out Of en-
ploVment
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-22
TO TAKE A VACATION.

Surgeon General Hamilton Granted Leave
of Absence Washington Notes.
WASHINGTON, Dec 22-The secretary Of
the treasury has granted Surgeon General
Hamilton, of the marine hospital service, a
leave of absence for sixty days, from Janu-
airy !, 1889, which period that officer will
spend in Chicago. Surgeon General Walter
Wyman, of New York city, viii be tempo
rarily in charge Of the bureau, but oil mat
ters beyond those of q routine character will
be referred to the surgeon general for in
structious.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-22
Dynamite Bomb in a CMpoIa.

LITCHnELD, Ill, Dec. %. Some miscreant
threw dynamite bomb into the cupola of
the Iitchfeld Car and Machine company's
foundry Thursday morning. The missile
exploded, tearing the cupola 10 pieces, and
seriouslH nilred two of the emploYes
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-22
The Fatal Gift of Beauty.

New York, Dec. - ,2-Henry Carlton, alias
Handsome Harry, convicted of the murder
Of foice Officer Brennan, was sentenced by
Judge MARITIME in the court OF general ses-
sions to he hanged ON Wednesday, Febru-
.5ax- -
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-22
The Hunt Is of.

WAHALAK, Miss, Dec. 22.-The armed
bands Of white men searching for the negroes
who participated in Sunday nights massacre,
have failed to find the culprits. The hunt
has henn declared off
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-22
United In Marriage.

BosroH, Dec. 22-E. N. Dingley, son of
Congressman Dingley, of Maine, and editor
of the Kalamazoo Telegraph, was married
last night to Miriam Robinson, of Dor
chester
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-22
The Weather.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., followed in the interior
by fair; decidedly cooler; winds becoming
northwesteslv.