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Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21
TT IS RUMoRED

That to make long story short
send it to the editor.
That husband in this city calls
his wife an anarchist, because she is
always trying to blow him up.
That if Col. Sanford ever sees fit to
come here again, not one who heard
him will miss hearing him again.
That the best way to take the
census of a neighborhood is to engage
an organ grinder with amonkey.
That DR.. Jellyll & Mr.. Hyde were
enough TO make Shakespeare turn
over in his grave. The character is a
hidcous one, and takes an artist to
produce ii correctly.
That when the American misses
the mail, The Progress neglects to
get its Especial dispatches" We
wonder how that comes about.
That the colored debate at the
Court House last evening was per
simmons to few CT those who at
tended, and that when things began
to get pretty warm, the white folks
prepared to retire to the wood closet.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21
FUN AT THE COURT HOUSE.
Elder Clover and Rev. Stokes Hold a.
Religious Debate to Decide Which is
in the Right.

Those who stayed away from the
Court House were robbed of the
pleasure of witnessing q novel debate
between Elder Clover of the colored
M. K, church, and Rev. Stokes, of
the colored Baptist church. Charges
had been made against Rev. Stokes
and the Baptist church, and ne had
challenged the elder to public de-
bate. At clock dense throng of
colored people, with few white, had
assembled to hear the speakers. First
came the collection, and after much
wire pulling the sum of SO was
raised. Then came the choosing of
twelve judges by the contestants,
which was accomplished after con-
siderable wrangling. 1t was nine
O'Clock when the Elder opened the
argument, which he did very briefly.
He was followed by Rev. Stokes,
who rolled up his sleeves and
waded in, as staunch old Baptist
should. He proceeded to utterly
demolish the Elders charges and you
could hear his friends cheer down by
the Cumberland church when he
finished. Things looked pretty blue
for the Elder, but when his time came
he jumped into the ring like a
gladiator. The way he hustled out
the words was a caution, and the
crowd cheerel him on to further
efforts.
AS the Elder sat down up bobbed
Rev. Stokes, and he made Rome
howl for the next thirty minutes,
then the Elder was allowed a few min
utes to finish his side of the ques-
ton.
The judges rendered their decision
after balloting as a tie, each having
six votes. The verdict was expected,
and the question is MS yet unsettled
We would advise the contestants to
rub noses and make up, a. such con
tests only make hard feelings, and do
no particular good Each church has
its sympathizers, and the verdict one
way or the other would not change
the minds of the hearers.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21
Lithotomy.
To the Chronicle I:

To the Chronicle;
Theabove mentioned operation was
performed November %, 1888, by DIR.
b. w. Ussery, assisted by DIR. j. G.
Rogers.
The patient was Mr.. NJ. b., Of the
Seventeenth District, this county,
aged seventy-seven years. The pa
tient has been seriously affected for
several months with urinary trouble,
which resulted in total inability to
empty his bladder, with great danger
to the patients life, and rendering
catheterism necessary. The instru-
ment was introduced with great diff
ticulty, the patient being under the
influence of chloroform. The urine
was drawn off Zone and one-half gal
lons). This was done for several
days by the doctors. The instrument
was left in the bladder over night on
the oath, and the next day it was
found broken and two inches left in
the bladder, rendering the operation
necessary to remove the fragment.
This was done with straight bis
toury, a pocket case director, and a
No. & catheter. The catheter was
passed down tc the prostate gland,
incision made through the perinaum
into the urethra, the grooved director
passed into the bladder, and guided
by this, the bistoury was pushed into
the bladder. The index finger was
passed into the bladder, the piece Of
catheter found, and removed with
forceps. a No. silver catheter was
passed per via, and naturally the
wound closed around it, and the pa
tient was placed in bed. Antiseptic
dressing externally and antiseptic
injections, with generous diet and
stimulants, constituted the treatment.
The urine was drawn by removing
the cork from the catheter every
three hours. The patient generally
done well, and the wound healed by
first intention. But little urine es-
capped by the wound. Recovery
good. SCALPEL.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21
MORE ABOUT OUR rIREMEN.
The Sentiment Growing They Should BE
Paid for the Time They Put
in at Fires.

Our article the other day calling at
tention to the fire department and the
claims they had on the city for aid in
protecting property, has set the
tongues to wagging, and good deal
of feeling is manifest on the subject
A citizen stopped us on the street
this morning and said, 81 am glad
the CHRONICLE has taken hold OF
this matter, and you will gain friends
by it. The firemen are expected to
do more work for nothing than any
other class of citizens, and it's not
right"
We were in the engine house Tues
day morning, and found Engineer
Jarrett thawing out the engine, the
water in the boiler having frozen over
night, and it was very apparent that
something ought to be done towards
warming it before the cold weather
sets in. If the flues should be frozen
and q fire started something would
break, and the town would be under
expense to replace it. A heater has
been purchased, but it is feared that
it will not be sufficient during the
coolest weather. The building should
he ceied with matched lumber, and
it would he comfortable then at all
times. There's good deal of kick
ing on shutting off the gas jet there,
as a stranger going into the room at
night could not find the bell rope,
and much valuable time would be
lost.
The matter Of pay to the firemen
for services ndered should also be
looked up. 1t is not necessary to
have big company Of thirty or forty
members. There are always plenty
to grab the ropes and pull the carts to
the fire, but when they get there,
every one begins to shout orders, and
all is confusion. A small company
of ten to twelve members, who are
paid for the time they put in, can do
more toward putting out fire, and
with less damage to property, than a
whole raft Of people rushing in and
tramping things down. We believe
with proper effort, the Insurance COM
panies could be made to help support
the fire department, and some of
them would do it for the asking. Let
the iiremen hold meeting, appoint
a committee and wait on the council,
insurance men and the leading prop
erty holders, and see what can be
done.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21
Colder Than a Barn.

The room in city hall where Re
corder Bailey has to hold court, and
where the council themselves meet is
one of the coolest and barniest places
in GAINESVILLE. No matter how hot q
fire is built the heat all goes up
through hole in the ceiling. The
draft through the door is also bad.
There should be a partition put uE
between the stairs and the railing,
with II door in it, and the hole in the
ceiling should be closed up. Then the
room could be made warm and you
wouldn't have to set on your hand,
and fee; to keep them warm.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21

Gold spectacles and eye glasses
gold-headed canes and umbrellas,
solid and plated spoons, fancy
jewelry and diamonds at Cookies.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21

News reaches us that Mr. Ed. War
field, who recently married Miss
Mamie Marable, Of this city, and
living near Fort Worth, Texas, has
been confined to his bed for four
weeks with rheumatism.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21

The advertisers should not forget
that tomorrow we issue an edition
Of 2,5G0 copies of the CHRONICLE,
which go to every farmer in this Sec
ton. you want space it must be
secured at once.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21
For Sale.

Brick storehouse and four tenement
houses and my paint shop; also vacant
lot adjoining shop. Property pays
$40 per month rent. Situated corner
University and Franklin street. Ap-
ply to &. r. WooD,
GAINESVILLE, Tenn.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21

Leave orders for Dressed Turkeys
at Crusman's several days in advance
Of your actual wants.
dec 10 If d&w.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21

Remember the opening of the
Franklin Market at o'clock today.
They will show as fine line offresh
meat in all its different forms as have
ever been put on the market.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21

Star hams, and breakfast bacon a e
the finest in the land. You can also
get smoked OK tongue at Cunning
ham Bros.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21

Cunningham Brothers have nice
line of Star hams, Star breakfast
bacon, smoked OK tongue, and nice
line of groceries.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21

Drs. Cabiness and Sutphin have
moved their dental office to the rooms
over Bradley & Boyd's drug store on
the corner of Third and Franklin
streets.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21
1t Is Any Wonder

that DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery outsells all other blood and
liver medicines, since it possesses
such superior curative properties as
to warrant its manufacturers in sup
plying it to the people Gas they are
doing. through druggists) under
conditions such as no other medicine
is sold under, viz: that it must either
benefit or cure the patient, or the
money paid for it will be promptly
returned. Itcures all diseases arising
from deranged liver, or from impure
blood, as biliousness, oliver com
paint" all skin and scalp diseases,
salt-rheum, letter, scrofulous sores
and swellings, fever-sores, hipjoint
disease and kindred ailments.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21

Subjects at the Cumberland Presby-
terian church next Sabbath la. m,
"Why Give, What to Give and
When to Give to the Church" 7 p.
m. "Putting Off"
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21

Hon. J. E. Washington has re
turned to his home in Robertson
county to spend the holidays.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21

A door-key was found on Straw
berry alley. The loser can have sane
by calling ut this Office and paying
for this notice
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21

Mr.. A. J. Hawkes. and Miss Atha
Westenberger were married at the
Cumberland Presbyterian church at
Z o'clock Wednesday night, Rev. d..
A Brigham officiating.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21

The public schools will be taught
tomorrow, and will adjourn until
Monday week.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21

A little child, aged about four
months, OF Mrs. VIM. II. Prewett,
died at her home in the 10th district,
Thursday and was buried at Green
wood Cemetery this morning.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21

Miss Mary Volley AlweiI, daughter
Of Mr.. George AlwelI, who has been
going to school at Murfreesboro, IS
expected home tomorrow night.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21
Lost.

A memorandum book, with the
name of Edwin Heitt on it. any one
finding it will please leave it at this
office.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21

For pretty and useful presents for
the holidays, call on Kincannon ~
co. They have a large and varied
assortment.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21

Tyou want IA hln dsOme Christ mas
present for little money, try Askew
& Edwards. 3w.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21

Next week being Christmas, there
win be no sales of tobacco at the EX-
change.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21

The Russellvil @ Herald comes to
our table this week resplendent
with red, blue and black ink, and
contains twelve pages in all. The
Herald is celebrating its tiftieth an
niversary and is always up with the
times.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21
For Sale or Rent.

My Place on College street. Pos
session given Ist Of January 1899.
dee i0-W2. j. VI. FOWLkEs.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21

The Spiced Doughnuts at Crus'
mans are delightful little cakes.
dec l9-tf dow.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21

Congress will adjourn to-day until
January 2, 1899.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21

Mrs. Mary Cullom, wife of Rev. j..
w. Cullom, died of consumption at
her home at OverallS, Tenn, on Fri
1av of last week. She leaves Il hus-
band and six children to mourn her
loss. Tor many years her husband
was n pastor in the GAINESVILLE Dis
trict, and they had many warm per
soual friends all over this county
who will learn of her death with
feelings of sadness. The CHRONICLE
deeply sympathises with the be-
reayed in their severe affection.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21
Princeton Division L. & N.

Mrs. Jerome Duncan Is reported q
little better this evening.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21

W. X. BEINGHURsT, Ag't.
Fo- Rent.

The rooms now occupied by Drs.
Cahones & Sutphin, next to the
Arlington Hotel, will be for rent
January 1, 1889. Apply to Owen Il
Noon. Sxecl4-mon-wed-sat-2w
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21

Handsome albums and bibles at
Askew & Edwards. 3W.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21

We received a pleasant call ycster-
day from Mr.. A. A. Johnson, travel
ing salesman for Pouring, Smith q
Co, of Cincinnati. Mr.. Johnson has
been on the road for more than nine
years, and is pleasant gentleman to
meet,
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21

Cranberries, Cranberry Sauce, Gran
berry Jelly, etc, at CRUsMAN's.
dec ~ If d&W.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21

1t makes ones mouth water to go
by Crusman S and see the two cle-
gantIy arranged tables that he has
put in front ofhis store. Everything
that the heart could wish or the
stomach crave can be found, and the
inside of the store presents charm
ing appsArancC.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21

Cooke, the jeweler, is enjoying a
good trade during the holidays, and
no wonder, for lP has one of the finest
displays of jewellery, watches, clocks,
silver and plated ware, that has ever
been in town.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21

The Catholic Bazar is still run
ming, but will probably close tonight.
Last evening the room was crowded,
and very pleasant social time was
had by all The voting on the gold
ring is still going on, and the chat:
drawing has not yet taken place.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21

GAINESVILLE has some of the best
hotels ia this part of Tennessee and
travelling men are rapidly finding it
out. As the week begins TO draw to
close they begin to make for this
city to pass Sunday in. They say
that they get good square meal,
plenty ofgood victuals, and kind and
courteous treatment.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21

Work on the new odd Fellows
Hall is progressing rather slowly, and
it is not thought it will be ready for
occupancy before the middle of jan
nary. The room is being divided up
into several ante rooms, with one
large main room, the interior will be
tastefully decorated and when finish
{ q will be a credit TO the order.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21

$500 Reward for an incurable case
of chronic Nasal Catarrh offered by
the manufacturers of DR.. Sage's
Catarrh Remedy. 50 cents, by drug
gists.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21

The largest assortment of Holiday
goods in the city at -Askew d Ed
wards. 3w.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21

Cunningham Brcs., have a chang e
of adj. I'm this issue.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21
Prices rs, SO, IS, g. Csc.

: Seats on sale at owen, Moore & Atkinson IS
Bookstore.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-21
EVENING CHRONICLE.
is CENTS PER WEEK.
FRIDAY EVENING. DECEMBER 81.

inns leave Ularksville as follows
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1888-03-01
Certificates Granted.

At the meeting OF the Board of School
Examiners on Saturday, February 18th,
1888, certificates were granted to the fol.
lowing named persons:
For One Year-Olive L. Spargur, Stella
Spargur, U. G. Roberts, Fred w. Kelly,
Mamie Larrick, Abbie Upp, Cora Bur.
ton, Laura Roades, Orissa Charles, W. H.
Mullenix, Phama NJ. Gaddis, W. L. Dun.
can, Maggie McLaren, Hattie Stanforth,
Nathaniel Roush, =. A. Stout, Samuel A.
Wiley, John B. Littler, G. A. Country.
man, Alfred McVey, Mollie Long.
For Two Years-Charles s. Swadley,
j. G. Bell.
For Three Years-W. P. Donohoo.
For Four Years-W. w. West.
For Five Years-Henry G. Williams
r. B. Farley, II. L. Garrett.
The above is correct.
ss - E. G.. SMITH, Clerk.
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chiLpREN's GARMENTS.

A rn.s A,,out stoclrln~.. En~ilsh Pima.
fores ANA HOUSE s.oqass.
The art of cutting down old stock
ings to make them into smaller ones
Is not known to every housewife. Yet
when sto OK ings for little people cost
from thirty TO fifty cents pair. it
would be great economy in many
families 10 learn this branch of needle.
work.
First, little stocking of the size
and shape required should be secured
a. a model. folded lengthwise and
placed on the large stocking. folded
the same way, the tops and fronts COM
ing together. Then. with pair Of
sharp scissors, the large stocking is cut
at the back. down to the heel OF the
little one. The front is left the length
of the entire small stocking from toe
to top; beginning at the toe the upper
part of the foot Of the stocking is cut
out and then the heel. Tho under
part of tho foot Is separate piece.
The stocking should bo sewed with
fino cotton or wool a tho Same shade
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1888-03-01

Tho silk lampas In large figures and
Genoa velvets with flowers Of natural
color on satin grounds are made up In
rich wraps large enough to eutirely
cover the light evening dress, and are
luxuriously lined with Chinchilla fur.
or with the white Chinese crinklsd
lamb-skin. Ecouomista will use the
frise and brocaded velvsts that are
now sold at half their original prices
In pale shades OF rose. blue. cream, or
gray. or the darker golden brown and
terra-cotta colors with Innings ol
quilted silk or satin. and . border ol
fur or feathers The shapes VI these
c!oaks are the Russian circular. ths
Irish peasant CLOAK shirred about ths
sh 0sldsrA o. slss The long RAGLAN viii
square slesves that b easily pRt ~ pNl
ss, TIE shadsA silk ptushea arv also
lses soetly thaA fpfmsrix spd naaks
eeesaisl ~ nleG Nra 4sspsy's
~
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1888-03-01
fAors Foa tARMrRs.

.-Dock weeds and dandslions are
easily destroyed by the use Of kcrc,.
sGne.
Use real rotten manure IN the gar.
den, and. as far as possible. select
that which Is free from weed or grass
seeds.
Have the farm wagons thoroughly
overhauled. repaired and repainted,
while snow permits the sled to be used
in their place.
Nuts and bolts Of carriages and
wagons should be carefully examined
before starting out. This may save
bad accident and big bill Tor repairs.
Suppose the pump freezes up. how
shall we thaw It outp Put q pipe. lead
or iron in the top Of the pump. the
lower end resting on the leo, fill this
with hot water.
Feeding sulphur freely to animals
and poultry sometimes proves injuri-
ous in damp weather. With poultry
It often causes leg weakness and acts
As a mineral poison. It should be
given sparingly and only during dry
weather.
Every farmer may provide HIM
self with fresh meat the entire year
with small flock of good mutton
sheep. They will cost but little II the
flock be small. and meat Of a better
quality may be secured than where
the flock is large in number and bred
indiscriminately.
"A Wisconsin farmer took his stock
through hard winter. after dry
summer, by storing every bit Of corn-
| fodder. putting all his straw under
cover for food. and buying literally
Of wheat bran. His stock came
through in good condition. and he
made as much money as II forage had
been plentiful.
oil is fatal to every insect 1t
touches, and sulphur Is very offensive
to them. A mixture Of four ouces Of
lard and one of sulphur. well rubbed
together, and with tho addition of one
ounce of kerosene oil and one drachnl
Of creosote. will be found an excellent
remedy against all sort Of insect ver-
min. while the liberal use of kerosene
oil on poultry roosts will FREQ tho
fowls Of their tormentors. American
Agricmltm,tsG
| Adding great piles Of straw, leaves
| and broken stalks to the manure heap
will give bulk without corresponding
proportion of nutritious matter. These
materials servo best rs absorbents.
and should first bo made fine. They
are Of no service to the growing plants
until decomposed, and the proper
place to decompose them is the ma.
nure-heap. They should never be
spread upon tho field for crops until the
entire heap shall have been we'll rot
ted.
Many farmers are Of the opinion
that sheep do not require water In
winter: and especially when there ID
snow on the ground. This underrat
ing tho need Of good supply Of water
for heir focks in cold weather causes
much cruelty and leads to the practice
of false econo my. II sheep will live
by eating snow it is no evidence tina
1t IL best for them any more than fol
any other farm stock. II good clear
water be provided daily in warn
place sheep will drink twice q day
sometimes oftener. They do not drinl
much at time, but little water IL ,
necessity for their thrift during colo
weather.
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A Prominent Merchant in Trouble.

A Prominent Merchant In Trouble.
Old moneybags mopes in his Office all
= day,
As snappish and cross as bear;
The clerks know enough to keep out of
his way,
Lest the merchant should grumble
and swear.
Even Tabby, the cat, is in fear of q cuff,
Or kick, il she ventures too near;
They all know the master is apt to be
rough,
And his freaks unexpected and queer.
What makes the old fellow 10 surly and
:. grim,
And behave 80 confoundedly mean 2
There's certainly something the matter
with him
Is it stomach, or liver, or spleen?
We've guessed this liver is sluggish
and had,
His blood is disordered and foul.
It's enough to make any one hopelessly
mad,
!. And greet his best friend with . growl
The worldwide remedy, DR.. Pierce'l
Golden Medical Discovery, will correct q
. disordered liver and purify the blood,
tone your system and build up your
flesh and strength.