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Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-04
What Does it Mean.

We have just examined policy Of
Life Insurance issued by the Equit.
able Life Insurance society Of New
York. 1t is the only company that
gives an I1aconteStdble policy. This is
a most important feature and ALSO
lutely prohibits the company from
contesting death losses. If you think
of insuring your life be sure to get an
incontestable policy. Mr.. Bristow,
special agent for the Equitable is now
in GAINESVILLE. 1t will pay you to see
him before insuring. t.,d.,w.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-04
@. L. S. c.

The circle will meet at Mrs
McGhee's on Main street, Thursday
ats O'Clock. Subject, Ancient Greece
Answer to roll call by giving Greek
and Latin name for the same God,
(November Chautaqua page IT'D.
Lesson: Questions from November
Chautauqua on Wilkinson's Prepare
tory Greek course in English reading
Ulysses meeting with his wife and
father, Mrs. Herndon. Character
sketch, Demosthenese, Miss Rogers.
Character sketch, Socratese, Mrs.
McGhee. Current events, Mrs.
Blackman.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-04

THE New York Graphic, which is
itself a picture paper and which may
account for whatever exaggeration
there may be in the opinion, says
that the persistence of Judge in
picturing to the workingmen of this
country the falsehood as to the hor-
rors of free trade, had a greater in
fluence upon the unthinking masses
than can readily be imagined and
that many observant, thinking
politicians who have been brought in
contact with the lower classes say
that Judges tariff pictures turned the
scale against Cleveland.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-04

New York Star says: "The Demo
Gratis of Texas do not accept kindly
the suggestion that, as a counter tt
Republican scheme of making new
States out of Northwestern Territories
their State should be subdivided into
three or four commemorative.
The joint resolution Of 1915, BY
which Texas was admitted to the
Union, explicitly provides that "new
States Of convenient size, not exceed.
ing four in number may hereafter
by the consent of said State, he
formed out Of the territory thereof"
But the opinion of Texans, as ex-
pressed by the Austin Statesman, de
'clares that Texas will stand as a
State, proud and unbroken auton-
4omy, large as one of the great mon
arches Of Europe. And it is very
plain that, whether or not the Re
publicans obtain new States out of
the Territories, which they count as
politically their own, the Lone Star
will continue to shine with undi-
minished and undivided Democratic
luster
The creation of new sovereigntles
within the republic ought not to be a
matter of partisan contention. There
should be absolute acquiescence in n
definite test of right to participation
in the sisterhood of States which
would CONF el admission on applica-
ton to be judged only by an estab-
lished standard. The citizens who
build up new communities are apt to
be ofthe most enterprising element
in American life, and when they have
established their right to share fully
in the privileges Of their fellow citi-
zens, it should not be within the
power of legislative caprice or par
tisan maneuvering to deny them.
While the subject of constitutional
amendment occupies the public
mind would it not be well to consider
one establishing fixed rule for the
admission of Territrial populations to
the enjoyment Of State rights?
Whether future Presidency is
likely to be influenced by the admis-
sion of new State in faver of one
party or another should have moth
ing to do with the question Of full
fellowship in Congress of communi-
Ties having the requisite recon-
mendations OF population, resources
and governmental organization. Let
ali acting upon the subject of new
State. be independent of partisan
ship. and let us trust to the wisdom
OF the great mass of American voters
for the prevention OF abuses.
If our systems of Federal senatorial
renresentation and electoral vote be
wrong, let them be amended, but do
not permit communities of American
citizens to be Disseminated against
or ,iisfranchised for partisan motives
when they rave in truth, complied
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-04
Our Kew Press.

We take pleasure in announcing to
the public in general that we are
about to place in our press room, q
new Adams Book and Job Press.
This press is one Of the best, if not
the best press for fine book and job
work that is made to-day, and we
shall be prepared better than ever
before to serve our customers. IT
viii! double our capacity for turning
out work, and will enable us to do
work second to none in the country.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-04

Don PIATT's latest whim is tC
abolish the Senate of the United
States. Politicians in this country
as a general thing are corrupt, but
we are not yet willing to admit that
allSenators.are politicians, or that the
Senate is yet corrupt enough to be
abolished. Jefferson was a great adj
mirer of the French one-house sys-
tenn, while Washington was a very
staunch defender of the two-house
system. They often discussed the
question and much had been said on
both sides, when, at the tea-table
once, Washington turned sharply to
Jefferson and said: "YOu, sir, have
just demonstrated the superior excel
lence of the bi-cameral two horse)
system by your own hand" ~
How is thet ?" said Jefferson, not a
little surprised. "You have poured
your tea from your cup out into your
saucer to cool. We want a bi-cam-
eral system to cool things. A meas
ure originates in one house, and in
the heat is passed. The other house
will serve as wonderful cooler; and
by the time it is debated and modified
by various amendments there, it IS
much more likely to become an equit-
able law. No, we can't get along
without the saucer in our system"
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-04
OUR CONVICT LABOR.

1t is becoming serious question il
our State as to what will be the I'll
innate result If our convict labor /,
allowed to compete with ou
mechanlcs and artisans in the pro
'duction ofthe various articles of com
merce.
AS the case now stands a mechanic
whose services are worth and who
should get from $3.50 to SIS per day,
according to skill, is obliged to com
pete with labor that costs only about
~ to 90 cents per day. AS O conse-
quence their products can be put on
the market, and sold at better profit
and lower figure than the honest
mechanic who has a family to sup
port, can possibly do.
The statement has been made that
work done by the convicts is slighted,
that they do not do good work and
~ Nnsequence their products are not
worth ne x.t.,'ch. Such is not the case
however. The convicts are overseen
by competent men, who understand
their business, and work they send
: out is just as good as any in the
market,
.
Ihe question naturally artists,
"what shall we do with our convicts?"
Well, we shan't attempt to answer
that question. 1t is enough for us to
know that our working men are
suffering in consequence of the com
petition that arises from the placing
of staple goods on the market that is
made by convicts.
We can suggest plan of action for
the laboring men however. Let the
mechanics of GAINESVILLE hold a meet
ing. Invite good speakers; talk on
the question themselves; insist that
some other disposal be made of the
convict agitate the question; instruct
your State representatives to take
action on the subject, and in the end
you will win and will merit the APP
prevail of every mechanic in the
State.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-04

The annual report of the Secretary
of the Navy, printed this morning,
Is very gratifying reading. 1t is
shown that, so soon as the ships now
in course of construction shall be
finished, the United States will rank
second among the nations in the pos
session of unarmored cruisers or
commerce destroyers," having the
highest characteristics. 1t is very
evident that the Harrison Admins
tration will have a great deal to do
toward equaling that of Mr.. Cleve-
land in good results to the country.
When the latter became President
the condition of the Navy was a by
word and reproach. Now it has at
tanned standard of which the coun-
try may well be proud. 1t is a phe-
nomenon of politics, when the char
acter of the Cleveland Administra-
ton is considered, that itshould have
failed in an appeal to the people.
Mr.. Cleveland not only worked a
revolution by his devotion to the
principle, ga public office is a public
trust" but he also set an example OF
efficient public service which will be-
come historic as binding upon his
successors. And we may be sure
that the historian will not fail to do
him complete justice. OF the mem
bers of his Cabinet who have dis
tinguished themselves, Mr.. Whitney
is eminent for fidelity and energy.
His predecessors since the war were
inefficients, and at times the Depart
ment was full of corruption, but Mr..
Whitney has been business like and
thoroughly devoted to the interests
of the country. 1t is to be deplored
he could not have been continued in
Office another term.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-04

with the conditions preliminary to
the right Of Statehood.
In the natural changes of controlI-
ing sentiment i'm this country
it is impossible to foretelI to-
toward what general policy new
State will incline three or four years
after it is formed. The tide Of immi-
grafton isinfluenced by considerations
in which partisanship has no place,
and new populations aggregated
from all over the country, REINFORCED
by immigration from other counties,
will soon take to themselves distinc.
tive characteristics that no one can
now foretelI.
Let, therefore, all action regarding
the creation of new States be gov
erned by considerations, first, Of
rights of claimants, and, second, of
the general welfare of the whole
country, without limitation by mar
row partisanship, determined by
mere expediency.
The people are greater than the po-
litical machines, and when any DO
litical machine undertakes to stand
in the way of popular development
it will be sure to sooner or later en-
counter an obstacle against which it
will be dashed to pieces. Let each
case be determined on its own merits
and let the political consequences
AXE care of themselves.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-04

Speaker Carlisle says: 81 will
make prediction that when the
Republicans take charge, they will
refuse to do just what they
have been demanding of Demo-
cratic House. l tell you that the
business men of this country will call
a halt on vicious and extravagant
legislation if it is attempted, and
their demand will be obeyed."
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-04
The T0saoe0 Inspeetors, peaeloeh.

The South Kentuckian says: OF
the four inspectors to be elected BY
the Tobacco Board Of Trade, only two
have so far been chosen--D. +. Smith
s)n and N. A. Barnett. Two unsuc
cessful attempts have been made to
elect the other two, but no candidate
has been able to get the eight votes
out of II necessary to elect. Hereto
fore d. G. Wiley, Jas. III. Winfree,
r. B. Withers and Geo. v. Green
have been the candidates before the
Board, but s. g. Buckner and A, B.
Long are now in the ring and anoth-
Ell attempt will be made tomorrow
to break the deadlock.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-04
1889.
Harper's Magazine.
ILLUSTRATED.
| 880.

Harper's Magazine is the most useful, en-
PERTAINING, and beautiful periodicals In the
world. Among the attractions for 1889 will
be O new novel-an Americ II story, entitled
"Jupiter Lightsn-by Constance r. Woolson
A. Abbey; a series of articles on Russia, lie
Illustrated by T. de Thulsrup; papers on the
Dominion of Canada and n characteristic Sc
rial by Charles Dudley Warner; three "Nor-
wegian StudIes," by Bjornstierne Bjornson,
illustrated; 'CommOdus," n historical play
by the author of "Ben- Hur," illustrated by j !.
X. Weguelin, etc. The Editorial department
are conducted by George William Curtis,
William Deans Howells and Charles Dudley
Warner.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-04
A Nan After His Own Heart.

Farmer (at country school)-"Be
you the teacher?"
eyes, SIR"
$50 twas you that thumped the
tar out'en my boy Tom last night?"
81 did punish an unruly scholar"
"Punish Well, l should say so.
You stamped on him, an slugged
him, an ended by kickin' him clear
across the school-yard. Is that
correct"
"Pretty near"
"Let me shake hands with you. /
have to admire a man who can knock
out my son Tom, for I'll be hanged
if l can do it. Lincoln Journal.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-04
The Sick.

We learn that Col. G. II. Alternately
was no better yesterday evening,
and his friends have very little hope
Of his recovery.
Mr.. Hick Brunson is reported as
still very ill, but a little better to-day
than he was yesterday.
Miss Mary Ussery, who has heen
quite sick at her fathers residence
near Antioch, has about recovered.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-04
HARPER'S PERIODICALS.

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the Numbers for June and December of each
year. When no time is specified, subscrip-
lions will begin with the Number current al
the time of receipt OF order.
Bound volumes of Harper'S Magazine, for
three years back, in neat cloth binding will
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per volume. Cloth Cases for binding 50 cents
eich-by mail, postpaid.
Index to Harper'S Magazine, Alphabetical
Analytical, and Classified, for Volumes Ia
TO- inclusive, from June, 1850, to June, 1885
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Newspapers are not to copy this advertise
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Brothers. Address:
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Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-04
THE PHILADELPHIA Press has an ed

THE Philadelphia Press has an edi-
torial on the future of the Republican
party, in which it says that if the
party is to continue in power it must
place itself on high plane. In its
administration and its policy, 1t says
the party must appeal to the best i'm
pulses and aspirations of the people.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-04

THE Republicans Of West Tennes.
see, who have been lying low and say.
ing nothing for the past four years,
are beginning TO come out of their
holes and look around for soft places
since Harrison's election.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-04

Dr.. HAGooD, of Georgia, says that
a white boy with an umbrella boss
ing a black boy blowing mule
bought on credit cannot make farm
ing pay, especially if the white boy
wants to mortgage possible crop to
buy a cheap Ohio buggy for his
pleasure rides.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-04
Baptizing Against Time.

The Hoptown New Era says:
"The pastor of the eolored Baptist
church broke the record Sunday
morning by baptizing 1872 converts in
twenty-one minutes. The baptizing
was witnessed by large number of
people from the river banks.U
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-04
Quarterly Meetings.

Palmyra Circuit, at Locust Grove,
Dec. and 2.
Asbury Circuit, at Port Poyal, Dec
s and 8.
Antioch Circuit, at Antioch, Dec
Is and 16.
New Providence and Bethel, al
New Providence, Dec. % and %.
Springfield Station, at Springfield,
Dec. 20 and 80.
Red River Circuit, at Mt. Zion,
Jan. and 6.
GAINESVILLE Station, at GAINESVILLE,
Jan. IL and 10.
Cedar Hill Circuit, at Cedar Hill
Jan. 10 and 90,
J. w. HILL.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-04

This is good patriotic advice to give
any party, and we hope it will be
accepted by Gen. Harrison's admins
tration.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-04

Gold headed canes and umbrellas,
and Leroy Fairchild's gold pens at
G. L. Cookies jewelry store.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-04
For Rent.

A good cottage on Commerce
street. Apply to T. Herndon,
Grange Warehouse. VII, IT,.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-04

An elegant line of solid and plated
knives, forks, spoons and cups, at G,
l.. Cookies. Call and examine his
stock.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1888-03-15
The &c, era Purpose Farmer

The general purpose" farmer is OF
vastly more importance than the general
purpose" COW, horse, sheep. ben. barn,
straw berry or apple The general pur
pose" farmer can plan operations and ex-
ecu,e them himself or show others how. --
He is good manager, a good gardener.
aud knows how to raise most kinds OF
fruit. He can prune. graft and bud trees
properly. and raise trees, bushes, shrubs,
and vines from seeds and cuttings. He
understands the management Of manure
,nd knows how to drain land. He is a
sufficiently good mechanic to put up fen
ces. make gates, hang grindstone, and
single shed. He can repair harness.
point pillow. paper sitting room. shear a
sheep. dress hog, cut up steer, corn
beef, smoke bacon and make sausage. He
can sharpen tools and put handles iuto Ak
es, hoes and pitchforks.
The general purpose" farmer knows
how to feed, raise and fatten all kinds OF
animals kept for their meat, He under
stands what kinds OF food are best fer pro-
duciue milk. wool, flesh and fat. He has
no occasion for employing professional
trainer to break in" bis colts.
The general purpose" farmer must be
a good business man, He must under.
stand how to buy, sell or trade. He
must be correct Judge of values, and
must keep himself informed in regard TO
prices.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1888-03-15
Wormy Apples

The cause Of apples falling of while in
an immature state is the presence OF the
Goblin grub or lsrya OF the Goblin moth.
This insect is becoming far more destruc-
i've to the apple crop IN this country than
wen in Europe, Of which II issnpposed to
be native. The moths usually appear
so IN after the spple trees are blossomed
In the spring, flying about the trees 10 the
evening. and deposiiiug their eggs one by
one In the blossom end Of the fruit. The
eggs soon hatch and the gfubs bore their
way into the young spples, thus causing
them 10 fall of. NJ practical mode OF
preventing the attacks Of this insect has
yet been discovered. but IL all Tormy Init
is gathered up ard fed to hogs or other
wise destroyed during the SKINNER. The
p 1T will rarely become 80 sbundan, as to
cause all the frui, to drop 81 before ma
turing
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1888-03-15


The Grocers' Chronicle insists tnat the
fact that canned goods are cooked goods
can not be too widely known or carefully
remembered users. They are not put up
in vessels from which they are to be eaten
when convenient to consumers, but are
only packed IN Tins 10 order to preserve
tn m. No canned goods are guaranteed
to keep fresh and remain sound for any
number Of days after being opened. When
opened the contents Of the tin should be
Immediately turned out and eaten as soon
as possible II the food must be kept at
all, cover it up and keep in cool place;
always, however, turn out OF the original
tin The liquor around Holsters, salmon,
aud all vegetables excepting tomatoes, it
is desirable to strain of and throw away
HOLSTERS are improved by being turned out
into sieve and rinsed with clean, cold
water. Never on any account add vine
gar, sauce or any kind OF condiment to
canned foods while they are in the tin.
All timed goods are put up as fresh as is
possible, but unless corned or sailed will
not keep turned ont as freshly cooked
goods will, and certainly not longer, as
many thoughtlessly suppose or expect they
will. Sardines, il preserved in good oil
aud if Of good quality. will be an excep
ton; as long as the oil is good the fish can
be kept 10 the tins, but seven day is long
en- ouRh to trust these before eating. Con
sinners should not buy larger packages of
canned goods than they can consume
I lichly if they should most Of the fish
IN meats can be poited after recooking,
san, e' and seasoning being nsed. II the
nose and eyes are properly used, it is as
impossible TO paftake Of an unsound tin OF
'anned food Of any kind Ms TO partake OF
Dad meat. fish or vegetables from shop
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1888-03-15

Coal ashes are a great benefit to grass
whom s'rewn on very early 10 the spring
They allow the sharp points OF the grass
.pronis TO pierce through and largely pre-.
serve coolpess aud moisture to the roots
While they sarctnAiiy smother all fai-lesf-
ed intrnds ~ aud mpsses. 10 fact. 80 many
are ,he uses and real yslue Of this material.
which sccumulstes shout all our houses
during ever winter, that one sees With
regret 20 much Of il wheeled assy 10 the
.pring to be dumped Toto any hole Or cor.
DER where it will be ont Of sight iishonld
be sifioi AZ taken from The fires. both 70
ave The laltbnfns COILS for night fires,
and the exhausted einder for path snd
road making. and for the manifold dene
iclsl nsss OF the finer siftings.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1888-03-15
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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1888-03-15

system is given strength and vigor
TO obtain the best results VEGETINE
should be used in the Spring.