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Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-19
CRIMINAL COURT.
Proceeding Slowly with the slirrest
Cases In Front.

The case Of John Edwards charged
with throwing the body Of a colored
infant intoa gully near the foot of
Telegraph street, on the LIST Of Octo-
Der 1887, was on trial in Judge
Tylers court to-day.
The evidence showed that a negro
woman named Matte Hogan had
given birth to child, which fact APP
pcarcd to have been kept secret at
the time, and that the child died.
That the accused was seen by Jesse
Love in the vicinity Of where the
body was found, but there was no
evidence to the effect that Edwards
had a bundle, or that he knew any
thing about the dead body, except
that his tracts were followed from
where the body was found, to Matte
Hogans dOmicilc
Mr.. Daniel defended the case in
great shape, and made a brief, but
pointed speech in the prisoners be.
half. The jury returned Il verdict of
guilty and recommended the prisoner
to the mercy of the court.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-19
"How to Sing"

Is the title of new book, upon the
art of tone-production which has just
been published by Madam Vincent,
of Louisville, Ky. Madam Vincent
stands at the top of her profession,
and those intrusted in vocal music
would do well to procure Il copy OF
the book, which is on sale at Owen &
MOOre's.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-19
An Aristocratic Failure.

Mrs. McCrocdilc-Henry, the dis
grace is almost more than / can bear
With a private tutor for two years
six months in Europe, and unlimited
resources, you allow yourself to be
dropped from your class.
Harry-You ought not TO grumble
mother the Duke of Portland had
the same thing happen TO one of hi,
pet steepiechasers the other day
Puck.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-19
THAT BOUNDARY DISPUTE.
It May Come Before the Virginia Legis-
lature.

An American reporter asked Adit.
General McCord Yesterday what dis
position had been made of the boun-
Diary line discussion by Cows. Taylor
and Fitzhugh Lee. "The matter has
apparently been allowed to DROP"
said he. Upon receipt Of Gov. Tay-
lor's letter stating, that he did not
wish to reopen the boundary dispute
between Tennessee and Virginia,
Gov. Lee replied that he would lay
the matter before the next session Of
the Virginia General Assembly. 1t
is probable that the Legislature has
not yet assembled, and also that this
matter will not be carried further
when it does meet"
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-19

Commerce street between Second
and Fifth needs the attention OF the
street committee. BY the way,
Franklin street could stand a good
scraping.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-19

Cows lying out in the pasture or
open barnyard through chilly nights
will entail loss in diminished milk
yield of far greater amount than the
cost of keeping them under shelter at
night and during cold storms. After
the frosts come pasturage should be
supplemented by liberal rations OF
bran. ground oats or other feed.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-19
Y. IL. G. a. Notes.

Important business meeting of the
Association in the rooms tonight at
1880. Every member wanted.
Junior Department entertainment
Friday evening at 1870, admission
adults 10, children under Is years 10
cents. Come help the boys.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-19

We call especial attention to the
advertisement of Mr.. +. B. Ely,
wholesale and retail dealer in confec-
tions. fruits, toys and in fact every
thing kept in the confectionery line.
Mr.. Ely has been in this business ever
since he was small boy and under
stands every detail of the business.
For Christmas goods yon should 60
earlv and get the pick anu choice Of
his large and elegant stock.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-19

There seems to be quite an interest
manifested by the members of the
Knights of Pythias on the moving
question, which comes up before the
lodge tonight. All members are
earnestly requested to be on hand at
the opening of the lodge.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-19

Farming business is said to be
greatly impeded by the extreme soft
ness of the ground which prevents
hauling corn and other produce, con-
sequently the farmer is making slow
time at present.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-19

Miss Mamie l.. Smith, daughter
of w. c. Smith, Esq, of New Provi-
dence, died yesterday afternoon OF
consumption, aged about 2S years,
The funeral took place at the resi-
dencc at 2 o'clock this evening by
Elder +. w. Smith, of the Christian
church. Interment at City Gene
terry.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-19

The steamer b. S. Bhea arrived
this morning and left for Paducah at
II O'Clock. Hon. j. w. Stout, SEN
ator elect, and his wife, were passen-
gers and are registered at the Frank
lin House.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-19

If you want news from all over the
world, in addition to the local news,
subscribe for the EVENING CHRoNI-
Gle,
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-19

Mr.. j. f. Frazer, and Miss Lula
Edwards, of Allensville, KY, were
pleasantly married at the Northing-
ton House late yesterday afternoon.
They had flown from the state of OBJ
jectors, to the state of bliss. DR.. Sears
ofiiciatcd.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-19

Mr.. Duncan Martin, of Dover, is in
the city, having just returned from
Atlanta, where he has been on pro-
fessional business,
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-19

In the Criminal court the following
eases were set for to-day. State VS.
John Edwards and Josie Clark.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-19

a great many of our citizens are
setting out shade trees We notice a
fine lot being set in the yard of the
Howell School. This is right, now is
the time to set fruit and shade trees.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-19

Norman McKinnon has been ap-
pointed postmaster at McKinnon in
Houston County.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-19

Travellers will notice that there has
been slight change in the arrival
and departure of some of the trains at
our depot.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-19

1t is said that the new fire bell for
the Sd Ward Reel House has been
heard from and will possibly arrive
soon.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-19

The weather, though some cooler,
is yet cloudy and disngreeabIe. Oh,
for a few days of clear, bright, cold
weather.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-19

The coolest period of the season
about three o'clock this morning, but
the cool spell was short.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-19

Mrs. John j. Littleton, of Nash
vile, is an aspirant for the Nashville
Post office.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-19

The weather changed four times
during the past twenty four hours.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-19

Matte Prewitt, little daughter of
Mrs. S. a. Prewitt, on Greenwood
Avenue, is quite sick with malarial
fever, having taken a relapse.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-19

GAINESVILLE is becoming the Gretna
Green Of southern Kentucky.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-19
Pumpkins are plenty.

Engage your Thanksgiving turkey
in advance.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-19

Mr.. M. f. Heitt goes to Spring
field, Tenn, on Thursday, with mat
rimonial intent, which will come off
about the holidays.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-19

The river at Nashville yesterday
was rising again slowly.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-19
For Sale,
For Rent.

\ good cottage on Commerce
street. Apply to T. Herndon,
Grange Warehouse. nov.I4,t If.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-19

A great many wagons came in to-
day loaded with loose tobacco. The
price as we learn is five cents per
pound.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-19

Board and lodging. Cor. fifth near
franklin. Mrs. EMMA DowELL.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-11-24
SATURDAY, NOV. oath 1888.

DECATUR is looking up again.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-11-24
OVER THE STATE
Clipped From Exchanges)

Tuscaloosa T. F. Samuel, an
old and prominent citizen OF this place,
died at his home in the city last night.
He was for several terms Mayor of
Tuscaloosa, served a term as sheriff of
the county and was assistant clerk OF the
House of Representatives during the
first session after the removal of the State
Capitol from Tuscaloosa to Montgomery
He was seventy-four years old at his
death.
Selma.-News has Just been received
that the family of Will Morgan, living
near Summerield, consisting OF his wife,
two children and three sisters, were
poisoned to-day from eating food pre-
pared by the house:servant. The poison
is not yet known. All are very sick and
narrowly escaped death. The servant
was arrested and jailed here.
Birmingham.-Fifte prominent
capitalists of Boston will arrive in this
city tomorrow with the .avowed inten-
LlOu vi mdhluS lufcotLuChIo A0lS III tHC
line of manufacturin industries At a
meeting of the local bar this morning a
bill was formulated, in which a new
Judicial Circuit is petitioned for. The
lawyers were almost unanimous in favor
of it.
Mobile.-About one o'clock yesterday
afternoon at the shingle mill Of ]. D,
Cameron & Son sn One-mile creek, an
accident occurred which resulted in the
killing OF the sawyer of the mill, William
Calkins. While the mill was in operat-
ion one of the iron pulleys overhead
broke, and a fragment of iron struck
Calkins just over the right eye with
such force that his skull was fractured
from the point OF contract to point back
of the left ear, and his brains knocked
out. The unfortunate man died instant
ly. Coroner Hirshfeld went out and
viewed the body, giving a certificate Of
death in accordance with the facts. The
deceased was thirty> three years OF age
unmarried, and had been o resident of
Mobile about twelve months, coming
here from Michigan.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-11-24

Wilcox.-An old nan living below
Clifton went to Prairie Bluff on foot. He
was Incorporate in his habits, and, as
usual, got drunk, bought half gallon
jug filed with whisky, put the jug in
one end OF his saddlebsgs, threw them
over his shoulder and started staggering
towards his home. The saddlebags were
of the old fashioned make, such as are
now used for the United States mail
when carried on horseback. They had
two strong loops attached, through which
to place stirrup feathers, thus prevent
ing them from falling off when carried
on horseback; those straps or loops We're
securely tied around the old mans neck,
the jug end hanging behind. The road
down the river from Prairie Buff is on
the edge of high and nearly perpep-
dicular bluff, About half mile below
town the old man fell over this bluff.
and in the fall the saddlebags with the
jug caught in the fork of small tree,
and the straps being fastened around his
neck, held him until he was dead,
Huntsville gazette., 1888-11-24

The colored young men of Atlanta
have formed salvation army. We
have not learnt who will be placed in
command, but Atlanta is a good field
to battle for the army. Savannah
Tr bune
There was heavy frost at Jack
sonville, Fla. during the week. and
he fever will no doubt soon die out.
Fifteen hundred dollars OF Unu e
Sans money, while in transit from
New Orleans to Washington, D. G.
was stolen.
The Republicans Of Talledega, Ala
had a jollification meeting on the
night Of the 10Th, inst, winding up
with a grand torch light procession
They marched through the principal
streets of the dity and serenaded the
mayor Of that place.
Representative George f Ecton of
Chicago was elected to the Illinois
Legislature from the Third Assemb y
District, running far ahead Of his
ticket. He is stated to be the on y
colored man now in the Assembly.
The first bale of cotton ginned this
season at Amite Ci y, La. was raised
by Robert Vlrion; the first bale at
Baton Rough La by Alfred Neldar;
the first at jackson. Miss, by j. M.
Nixon; the first in Ascension parish,
La, by Hand Watson. all colored
farmers. Western Christian
Advocate.
The enterprising colored citizens
in this city have started bank. 1t
called the Capitol Savings Bank. i
The president, VIM. Waring, is a
man Of lucation and honor; the
treasurer is l. c. Bailey, one of the
Oldest and most reliable citizens in
the Distr ct; the cashier is Col. NJ
M. Holland, nan who thinks as
much of his word es any Christ an
does Of his religion; the attorney,
j. H. Smith, is one of the most sue
cessful lawyers III this city; the d.
rectors are VIM. Waring, L.iC Baily,
M. NJ. Holland, j. VIM. Cole, J. A
J hnson, 0. NJ Atwood, H. P.
Montgomery, j. A. Pierre, and J. Fl
Waring-Was Washington Bee.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-11-24
Nothing 10 Pay With

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22.-Inonirv .,
department OF justice about tba nor ~
special deputy United States mo.., lO'
who served during the recent elec,ia ,"'S
develops the fact that the appropria,in.
for these special deputy marshaIs OuS ;a
adequate to meet this extra ernan
$4,000 is needed te pay them tbronDp
out the country, ard the department Il. ii,
has only $4,000 available to moo, ''S !"
regular court exposes for the r4na,ni
seven months Of the fiscal year. Hanl
Attorney General Garland has raf,a'I
to pay them, and their bills viii har~
go over unpaid until special apS,o,
priation can be obtained from con.t
Huntsville gazette., 1888-11-24
Gov. Seay's Message on
THE CONVICT SYSTEM

THE CONVICT SYSTEM
The contracts under which the
sentenced to the penitentiary
had been previously employedNexpir-
ed by their terms on tie first Of
January, 1888, and in accordance
with the law, proposals We're made
for the hire Of said cOnvicts for the
term ensuing, and printed notices
thereof were given by publication,
as required by law,
A number Of sealed proposals were
received and al were opened and
considered; and proposal made by
the East Tennessee Coal, Iron and
Railroad Company for the hire Of
all the convicts offered by the State
for a period Of QO) years was ac-
cepted by the Board of Inspectors,
and its acceptance received my ap-
,proval. Each proposal, including
the one received and all those re
jected were accordingly endorsed
with the day and signed by the
President of the Board of Inspectors
and the Governor, and are on file i'll
the office of the President of the
Board ofInspectors, subject to ex-
animation by any citizen of the
State
In accepting this proposal where
by the continuance Of the present
lease system in Alabama appears to
be fixed for term of ten years ! do
not intend to give the sancti N Of my
judgment to the perpetuation Of the
lease system | thought, however,
and still think, considering the state
of our finances, which does not yet
justify an entire disregard of pecus
mary considerations, and considering
also the characteristics of those who
constitute very largely the crimi-
nal class that the lease system could
not at present be dispensed with. The
law however, already determined
this policy and it only remained for
the authorities to consider the occu
patton, healthfulness and accessible
ity of the place where the convicts
were to be worked, together with the
term Of contract which, under th q
law, could not be for less than FIVE
nor more than ten years.
The statute directed that in accent
ing or rejecting the p oposals regard
should be had to locating the con-
victs as nearly to gether as possible
for the convenience Of inspection as
well as the price bid and other con.
siderations.
The aggregation of convicts to the
* tent lin tied only by convenience
Huntsville gazette., 1888-11-24
"The BlackPhalanx."

Although it is a historical fact that
"the colored troops fought bravely, "
aud not only in the last war but in
the wars of 1875 and 1912, the Negro
soldiers can not be said to have rec
eived either at the hands of the
Government or the people that re
cognition of his pa rioti.m, courage
and valorious deeds due him.
The recent uuveiling of the Crispus
Attucks monument in Boston is an
important step in the rightdirection
THIS fitting recognition of that Negro
hero comes late, but it gives to this
generation the hon which those of
the past have failed to deserve-the
honor of preserving in marble the
heroic name and deeds Of the first
patriot whose blood was shed for
American Independence. The mon
ment stands as an evidence to all ages
to come that the honor belonged to a
Negro.
We of this generation, should not
be 50 unjust to the brave colored boys
in blue, who were on the ba tle~felds
of he late war and risked life and all
fighting for liberty. Many of the
brave boys rest already in neglected
graves. Many yet blessed with life
BY the Merciful Father, are scarcely
less neglected than their noble COM
panions who ''sleep the sleep that
knoweth no waking"
While the whites both North and
South honor and distinguish thein
soldiers, the colored people pass theil
brave fellows unnoticed. Even those
suffering yet from old wounds or dis
ease contracted in the service receive
scarcely less consideration than pau
pers. We may not be abe to real
costly monuments, but let all at leas
while honoring the memory Of the
fallen, accord kind treatment anl
consideration to the living coloree
soldier. He has been tried in time
that tried mems souls, an founC
true. Let us honor him accordingly
wherever and whenever we have the
golden opportunity.
| A timely book "The Black Pha
lanx; A History Of the Negro Sol,
diers of the United States in the
Wars of 1775-1812, 1861 1-'65: by
Joseph T. Wilson, superbly printeC
and illustrated by the American
Published Co., Hartford, Conn. may
be mentioned here as an honorable
and praiseworthy effort to do credi
to our colored soldiers. No man cal
read the soldierly deeds of the black
man under fire here recorded withou
a higher appreciation Of the race
For their brave deeds let us shov
our appreciation by our actions t
the living and honor the memory O
the de ad.
No mar,le shaft or granite pile mark the spo
Where they fell-their bones lay harvested from
| Sun-rOt,
| the Nations cities of the dead. Hanniba
| led
No braver than they though Alpine snow, no
| wed
| To Freedom were Greece's phalanx more"
Huntsville gazette., 1888-11-24
Contest Notice .
u. s. LAND OFFICE.
Huntsville Ala.
Nov. 3rd 1888

Nov, 3rd 1883.
Complaint having been entered at this
Office by Elizabeth Williams against
George Brooks for abandoning his Home
stead Entry No. 1868. dated Dec. p,
1887, upon the East b alf North East quar>
ter Section %, West half North West
quarter Section %, Sections p and %,
Township Range 3 East, in Jackson
County, Ala, with view to cancellation
OF said entry; the said parties are hereby
summoned to appear at this Office on the
10 day OF Decem Der 1883, at 10 o'clock
A. NJ. to respond and furnish testimony
concerning said alleged Abandonment.
FRANK COLEMAN,
JABEz G. STREET.
Receiver Register.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-11-24
NEWS and SENTIMENT.
(From Colored Exchanges.)

The next B. NJ. G. convenes in the
city of Nashville, Tenn, on the 9th
inst.
Crispus Attucks monument was
unveiled in Boston, Wednesday.
John M. Langston was not elected
to Congress from Virginia.
The wife of Mr.. Eugene Hale Of
Chicago, died in that city on Sun
day Nov. 4th.
Mr.. Howard White of indianapolis,
is employed in Commercial bank OF
that city.
Mr.. Latimore Of Boston, was elect
ed member of the Massachusetts,
House of Representatives in the last
election.
Mr.. VIM. H: Smith Of the House
congressional Library, is writing
book entitled Twenty years in
Washington"
Chas. Stewart (Hardstew) of The
Plaindea'er, and Horace Elliott a
white man, had contest with type
writer's in Chicago last week, which
was won by the former.
Mr. Peter H. Clark has gone to St
Louis with probability of entering
the colored schools there. T. Thos.
Fortune has returned to the East in
vain hope Of regaining his shattered
fortune.
Miss Hetty Harvey of Philadel-
phia, bequeaths legacies of $50 each
to St. Thomas M. E. and Bethel A.
M. E. churches and the residue Of
her fortune, which was abb S5, 200
to the Home for Aged and Infrm
colored persons.
On Friday evening while George
Sanders of Martinburg, Va. was
shouting for Harrison, a Democratic
desperate shot him fatally in the
breast, remarking at the time.
'.That's what all black Republicans
deserve" Mr. Sanders was promi
nent merchant.
Mr.. Murat Halstead, editor Of the
Commercial Gazette is in favor of
abandoning the Negro in the South
to his fate, to secure the ''intelligent"
white vote Of that section of country
But the able editor does not control
public opinion. .-Ex.
A colored boy named William For
est, was arrested in Washington for
threatening to kill President Cleve-
land if he was reelected, but as the
President did not appear against him
he was discharged.
The oldest preacher in the world
is the Rev. David Smith, who recent
ly opened the general conference of
the A. M E. church in London, with
prayer. He is 104 years old and has
been a member of the church 80
years.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-11-24

Birmingham gains round million
by Harrison's election. A company
of Boston gentlemen have telegraph
ed the Magic city that they will at
once invest s1,000,0OO, in an
enterprise in that city in consequence
of a proposition to do so in the event
of the election Of Harrison and a
Republican House.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-11-24

"There is something in store for N
all' says the proverb. As usual III I'D i
verb is way off. We have always forn nv :
to our great sorrow that if there i .nr
thing in the store for us it takes mon.n
to get it out.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-11-24

The colored press generally ex-
presses satisfaction with the election
of Gen. Harrison.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-11-24

The state shou d double the
school appropriation. Three month
sessions are farce.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-11-24

Hon. Oscar r. Hundley makes a..
active member of the legislature.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-11-24

The House is Republican by safe
majority.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-11-24

JACK Frost is conquering Yellow
Jack.
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1888-01-07

Or. s. c. Parsons says the people keep a com
ing to be examined free of charge at his office
cry streets for skin, blood liver, lung and
throat diseases, kidney complaint felpale
weakness, rheumatism, old sores deforned
limbs, sore eyes, fits, losa of manhood and all
affections of the body. AS his vast experience
as q doctor obtained in different countries and
hospitals enables MIN to detect disease where
1t would be overlooked by others
AS doctor for ladies he has no equal and
cure the worst cases of dlseasee of women.
He also examines and treats the eye for all
diseases and keeps q full line of specCacles eye
glasses, etc II Is the headquarters of DIR ) G
Parson's medicines, electric supporters, electric
belts, electric lung protectors, electric hosiery,
BELTS trusses, splints, crutcheS; ladies' dolly
toilet belts. suspensories shoulder braces, pile
trusses pile pipes artificial limbs, and all sur
gical appliances for deformities made TO order,
full line of drugs chemicals herbs, roots and
barks