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Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-03-17

Probably there is nothing under the sun
which is the basis Of so large number OF
figures of speech as water. A poor argu
ment "won't hold water" a babbler is a
"leaky vessel;' Fishing in troubled waters
is another name for getting into difficulty;
"still water runs Deep is hint that your
quiet and demure person has more in him
than the world supposes; strong dislikes are
compared to his satanic majesty's antipathy
to "holy water" if a man is in a bad predic.
ament he is in "hot water p disappointment is
"a wet blanket;n when a lover gets 1.-THE nit.
TEN "cold water is thrown on his hopes;n the
hungry mans "mouth waters the strength.
less are "weak rs water" sometimes II
rains" blessings; when an orator begins TO
he tedious we say he has run dry;n news
is always "aaoat;" spectators are often
"swamped;" many people find it impossible
TO keep their heads above water, " and very
often, in the absence of data for conjecture,
we are "all at sea- New York Ledger.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-03-17
A Teachers Tact.

Mile. Benay, French head mistress who
was recently decorated with the Legion OF
Honor, treated the dignity which had been
conferred on her in very graceful manner.
Addressing her pupils, she said my chill.
dren, the work you sent to the exhibition has
been appreciated as it deserved it be. The
government, not being able to reward you
all, has wished that l should wear this little
red ribbon to keep in memory your success.
You will see it every day, and if you are
ever inclined to relax your efforts it will re-
mind you that you owe it to yourselves to
show yourselves ever worthy of your decora-
ton" The children understood the meaning
of their teachers little speech and cheered en-
Enthusiastically. New York Telegram.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-03-17

The st. Petersburg journalists, Russian and
otherwise, who are admitted to court festiv-
tiles have just sent a curious petition to the
car. They ask to be allowed 10 wear on
their dress coats some small ornament with
the name of the paper they represent in
scribed on it, by which they might be recog-
nized as representatives of the press. The
car has at once granted the request, and at
the next court ball all the bona hde journal
lists will appear adorned with their new
badge No one but an accredited representa-
tive of a paper viii be allowed TO wear the
badge, the raison d'etre for which appears to
be the fact that not unfrequently a number
Of gentlemen had gained admittance as press
men who were much better acquainted with
the art Of backing boots than with that OF
furnishing newspaper rspogts Montreal
Star.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-03-17

MY wife has found more relief from your
Vitalia than from any remedy sh" has ever
taken, l assure you OF my own gratitude for
so valuable medicine. j. b, Erwin, ID. ID.
Nashville Jan. $.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-03-17

"Vitalia Cures. u. A. THOMAS.
Enquire of those who give testimonials.
CLARKsvILLE, TENN, Dec. 1890.
To all who suffer with Indigestion or Dys-
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featured by f.. Nj. Thomas Manufacturing
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Mrs Matte Strain, l.. W. Bourne Assessor
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Jas. r. Rossiter, John Rick,
q l., Cooke, Henry Rick,
Lewis r. Willis, Arthur e. Harris,
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w. II. Russell, - x. GOLD,
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Jno. W. Hammer, ST., DID.
After the long suffering have endured from
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Italia Elixir and Vitalia Liver Pills invaluble
for ind ipestiOn and cholera mOrbnS.
MRS. MATTE STRAIN, GAINESVILLE, Tenn.
its a pleasure to me to say to friends and
others suffering from indigestion or dyspeep-
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this because l have used 1t on myself ana
others, one very distressing case, and all
have been made happy by its cure. When
ever meet an acquaintance with indig $.
ton say to him, "Be sure o use Nitalia and
be cured cheap" 1t is the best medicine in
the world for such Affections.
T. II. LYMAN, Leaf Tobacco Auctn'r.
T. A. Thomas General Agent, GAINESVILLE,
Tenn.
Dear Sir-I have been suffering with dys-
pepsia in n severe form and recently com.
meneed taking Nitalia Capsules, with such
great benefit that can commend them TO all
SO afflicted. They are the best liver remedy
ever used /. W. BOURNE,
County Assessor.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-03-17

For the first time in history The pope has
conferred pontihosl decoration on a mon
arch who does not belong to the Christian
faith. The holy father has presented TO the
shah the Order Of Plus TX and has for
warded to him the insignia, together with an
autograph letter in which he thanks Nasred-
Deem fer the protection and liberty accorded
TO Catholics in Persia,
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-03-17

E, NJ. Thomas Mani Co., New York.
Have the kindness to send me by mail one
dollars worth OF Vitalia liver Pills. Enclos-
ed find the money. From the vial sent me
am pleased with it, W. II. BROoK5.JR.,
Ontario, Cal
For sale by McRsynolds e. Co,
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-03-17

have taken your Vitalia Capsules for indi-
gestion and the result was speedy relief and
cure They justified fully everything you
claimed for them. A. f. SMITH,
36I Produce Exchange, n. Y. City.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-24
KISSED THE LADIES.
Russia Now Has Another Cause to Pounce
 Upon Turkey.

Russia Now Has Another Cause to POunce
 Upon Turkey.
 CoNsTANTINoPLE, May 24.-It has been ascertained that the ladies belonging to the Russian Embassy who were as saulted while walking at Buyukdere were not the daughter of the Chief Dragoman of the Embassy and her gov erness, but his wife and daughter. Neither were the offenders four Turkish soldiers, as at first stated, but were 8 Turkish officer and five students.
 The ladies were walking in garden when they were seized by the officer and students, who forcibly kissed them.
 A party of sailors belonging to Russian dispatch boat happened to be in the garden. They heard the ladies cry for help and ran to their rooms. They captured four of the assailna1,, but the fifth succeeded in making his escape for the time being.
 The sailors conveyed their prisoners to the Russian Embassy, and delivered them into the keeping of NJ. Nelidoff, the Russian Am bassador.
 The Turkish authorities asked that the prisoners be turned over to them for trial and punishment, but M. Neli- doff refuses to transfer them to tho Ot- toman officials, passing his refusal on the ground that Turkish justice is il- lnsory.
 The affair has created much comment, and it is feared that it will result in complications between the Russian and Turkish Governments.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-24
WHAT DO YOU wANTs

An Advertisement in the ''Democrat"
 Will Help You. Do you want agents? Do you want pupils? Do you want a partner? Do you want a situation? Do you want to buy anything? Do you want boarders or lodgers? Do you want "help," male or female? Do you want servants, clerks or me
 chanics Do you want to rent room, house or
 store? Do you want to sell your goodwill and
 fixtures? Do you want to rent or sell your house,
 office, store, lot or farm? Do you want to buy or sell horse,
 wagon or any kind of a vehicle? Have you lost or found anything!
 If so, advertise in the DEMOCRAT, for one cent word. The returns are satis- factory. A twenty-five cent advertise ment last week brought twelve appli. cants for a position, within ten hours. A single ito rent" found tenant in one day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-24
Toilers te Welcome the Kaiser.

LONDON, May 24.-The London work lngmen's organizations are engaged in consideration of the matter of giving grand labor reception to Emperor William of Germany on the occasion of his vieit to England in July. The demonstration will be made in recogni- tion of the efforts of the Kaiser to ameliorate the condition of the work ingman in Germany and his endeavor, through the recent labor conference in Berlin, to spread the benefits of his work to the laborers of other countries As there is no opposition to the pro- posal the occurrence of the reception is practically assured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-24
MUST DIE
The United States Supreme
 Court Will Not Interfere.
ELEcTRocUT1oN NOT CRUEL.
The Decision Banishes the Last Hope for
 the Condemned Murderer.

Kemmler's Lawyer Disappointed-On@
 More Legal Step to be Tmken-A Ques-
 tiOn to Who Shall EIectrocuts the
 Murtiersr-Kemmler t" be Informed of
 tho Decision To- M orrow.
 WASHINGTON, May ayA.-Application for writ of error in the Kemmler case was denied by the United States Supreme Court. Chief Justice Fuller delivered the opinion. The full bench concurred.
 Chief Justice Fuller read the decision in full. He reviewed the case and sev- erally went over the points made by Kemmler's counsel, and ended by stat ing that the court had no hesitation in saying that they could not, on the rec ord as presented, reverse the decision of the New York Court of Appeals.
 This decision banishes the last hope for life afforded William Kemmler, and he will accordingly be executed in con- formity with the new law governing executions in New York State.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-24

In view of the great profits of the mihe-owners, 1t was thought by many that the duty of 75 cents a ton on ore ought to be removed. The manufactur- CTS of New England particularly were anxious to have this done, and petitioned the committee to that effect The iron industries of New England have for sew eral years been in a languishing condi- tion. The freight charges on ores from interior points have been such as to render business unprofitable, and many establishments have closed up, or re- moved away to more favored localities.
 The manufacturers of New England think that if they could get free ore. and free coal for their furnaces, they could hold their own and not be crowded to the wall. About three hundred manufacturers of New England, engaged in the various forms of manufacture which use iron, united in a petition to the Ways and Means Committee asking to have free ore and coal. It is needless to say that the petition was not granted.
 It is interesting to compare the reports of great profits in iron mining just de- scribed with the statements made by the
 mine-owners and others before the Ways and Means Committee. Three men took
 what they called "a broader view of the question" than that taken by New En-
 gland, and one of their number kept
 saving they wanted to be alone. Mr.
 George H. Ely, of Cleveland, O., who is
 president of the Western Iron Ore Association, was before the com
 mittee to oppose any reduction of the duty on iron ore. Although this gentleman confessed that he had been in the business for thirty years, it was found impossible to get him to make any definite statement of the cost of mining a ton of iron ore, OF of the cost of labor per ton. It was found equally impossible to get at the value of ore lands. One fact of interest, however, was brought out. It was admitted that the freight from Marquette, Mich., had fallen from S3 ton twelve years ago to | $1.25 ton last year. This is a saving of S1.75 a ton.
 Now, if the mine-owners could operate their mines twelve years ago at profit, | paying $3 ton for freight, how much greater must those profits be to-day, with freight at SIPS ton? Again, as | the owners of mines have saved SITS a | ton on their ore, how much would they
 suffer now by removing the duty of 75 | cents Q ton.
 It was further shown before the com
 mittee-but this time by an Eastern | man who wants free iron ores-that the duty of 75 cents a ton would not pay the
 railroad freight on imported ores to a point more than 100 miles west of New
 York, and that the free foreign ores
 could, therefore, in no case compete with the Western ores.
 | MT. Ely said that he did not want
 things too cheap; and the great profits
 of the Western companies, already re-
 ferred to. show that the Michigan mine
 owners have nothing to complain of on l that score.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-24
Free Sugar and a Bounty.

The action of the Mckinley commit tee in putting raw sugar on the free list is to be highly commended. When this results in cheaper sugar for the millions, as it certainly will, the users of sugar will be asked to decide whether the tariff is tax; and if they find that itisa tax, they may see that tariff is good thing-good to get rid of as fast as possi- ble. This is the kind of education that not only saves money to the consumer, but also prepares him for intelligent views and wise action in the future. A most valuable part of the education will come from the bounty which the bill gives to the sugar-growers. The bill provides that the growers shall re- ceive from the United States treasury two cents pound on all the sugar they produce. This will lift from the treasury each year the neat little sum of seven million dollars, and still larger sum as the bounty-fed sugar-growers multiply in number and add to their acres. When the people see this sum flowing out of the treasury every year to pay the sugar. growers for doing their own work, they will begin to see that it is all a huge piece of folly. If the sugar-grower is to be paid by the Government, why not the corn-growers also, and the wheat-grow- CTS and the cotten-growers? Then why not pay everybody for doing his own work?
 But that would be piece of gigantic socialism such as few intelligent men are ready to saction. Besides bankrupt ing the treasury it would bankrupt the self-reliant American character. It is 8 good doctrine that every man should de- pend on his own strong arm, rather than lean on the strong arm of the Govern ment.
 Every system of bounties and every form of protection tells man to rely on the Government rather than on himself. And there is socialism.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-24
What Warden Durston Says.

AUBURN, N. ", May 24.-Warden will be electrocuted some time in Au- gust. Whether he or the Sheriff of Fri @ County would slectrocute h1m would undoubtedly be determined next month. Kemmler can be taken before three courts to have the day of execution fxed-the Court of Appeals, General Term and the Court of Oyer and Ter miner of Erie County. Kemmler does not know of the Supreme Courts deci ir ion, and will not until to-morrow,whe l the warden will see him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-24

TIE population of the United States in the year 1880 was 50,000, ,0O0 and about one-seventh. It is estimated that the population in 1890 will be nearly 4,5O0- 900. The exact figures put down by the surmisers are ci.442 ,S07. They, how ever, reckon that three of the divisions of the country which they have estimat- ed are too small; they put down Oregon at about 262, ,00O, Washington and Wyoming at 36, ,OOO. and say that they are all too small. The probabilities there fore are, says Gath in the Cincinnati Enquirer, that the American census, if correctly surmised. may be something like GA FOG, ,0OO people.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-24

A PHILADELPHIA letter says ''Nearly 200 people mysterously disappeared from the city of Philadelphia during the year ending with the opening of the present month. This is remarkable exhibit, and one which reminds the writer of an article which appeared in n French scientific journal two or three years ago, wherein the author advances the theory that death is occasionally actual dissolution. It is disease, the writer referred to, maintained, but one from which there is no suffering there is no illness or warning of approaching end the patient suddenly ceases to exist and as suddenly fades from sight. He says he has actually witnessed this phe- nomenon and that he was at one time walking with n friend who suddenly vanished and has never reappeared. With such conclusive testimony he has little doubt that many persons searched for have actually melted into thin air He further states that at the moment his friend disappeared, strong sulphur ous odor pervaded the atmosphere"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-24
One More Legal Stop.

ALBANY, N. Y., May 24.-The next the appeal from the decision of County Judge Corlett, of Cayuga County, deny ing the writ of habeas corpus asked for on the ground of the unconstitutionality ty of the power conferred on Warden Ours ton in the execution of criminals, which power is claimed to be vested in the sheriff of the county wherein the con- viction is had. The appeal will come up before the General Term at Buffalo June 3.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-24

About dozen representatives of the molasses boilers were recently heard by the House Ways and Means Commit tee in favor of the allowance of a bounty of one per cent. per pound on sugar made in this country from imported molasses. They asserted that the present narrow margin of protection would be wiped out if sugar is placed on the free list unless bounty should replace a duty in their case as is proposed for the benefit of the sugar-growers. If sugar production is to be protected through bounty, why not corn and wheat or any other product of the soil?
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-24
PL- A AYjN c

HARDS were invented in France in 1891 C for the amusement of the King and royal family In 1873, in the state of Kentucky, a far better discovery was made, i. @. that a wholesome alcoholic stimulant could be made for the use of the people, as public blessing, and the G. O. Taylor Bourbon and Rye Whiskies has proved such ever since. It is bottled by CHES- TER H. GRAVES & SONS, Boston, and Druggists and Grocers have it on sale, and will endorse it's excellence.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-24
Offerings to the Pope.

ROME, May M.-The persons who have come on Pilgrimages to Rome during the past four months Aaye brought to the Pope an aggregate of about 32Q0, 900. Of this sum the French brought about $40, 900, the Italian pilgrimage brought the Austriaus $so, ,OOo, and the Germans 425. 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-24
Four Persons Burned to Death.

BERLIN, May 24.-At Gollub, Prussia, the house of farmer, containing his insane wife and two children, caught fire. Tho farmer hastened to tho house from an adjacent field and attempted to rescue the inmates. He had scarcely
 entered the burning building when the roof fell and all four were burned t0 death
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-24

-Ex-Speaker Carlisle, in an article in the Forum, says: "The Republican tariff policy, as defined and advocated by Sem ator Dawes and the school of economists which now dominates that party, has already reduced many of our most im- portant manufacturing industries to the verge of bankruptcy, while It's disastrous effects upon the agricultural interests of the country have been so general that the vail of the farmer is heard in every part of the land."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-24

WATERBURY is claiming . population of B, ,O00, against 20,000 in 1880. Wa terbury is growing place, it is true, but that its population has nearly doubled in ten yearo is improbable. Of all the Connecticut cities, Bridgeport is the only one which has a reasonable claim to such rapid growth:-Hartford Times.
 In 1880 the Waterbury directory con- tained 1855 names the new directory, just published, contains 14,641 names. Inasmuch as the number of names in the directory have nearly trebled since 1880, it is only reasonable to claim that the population has almost doubled. For an inland town Waterbury challenges the world.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-24
You May Not Think So,

But it is fact, that Aliens New Discov- cry for Piles has never in single instance failed to cure chronic and obstinate cases of all forms of Piles, no matter of how
 long standing. Do you have a soreness and itching often at night ? Don't neglect these symptoms. Aliens New Discovery will Ire you. We know it. It is an en- tirely new treatment Call for free sam pie. Regular size soc. Sold at Dexter & Co.'S pharmacy, cor East and No. Main Sts
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-24
Offers to Creditors.

BosToN, May 24.-The creditors of [: Henry Gould, hay and grain dealer. have accepted an offer of 3S cents on the dollar.
 Doolittle & Smith, druggists, offer All cents on tho dollar.
 John A. Henry X Son, leather and shoe findings, offer 80 cents on the dollar.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-24
Lawyer sherman Disappointed.

NEW YORK, May A.-Roger NJ. Sher- man, counsel for Kemmler, said that he did not know what steps he would take next, nor could he arrive at any conclu- sion until he had seen the full text of the opinion rendered in Washington. His partner, MT. Thompson, said, how ever, that he thought ''ths jig was up.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-24

A WAsHINGToN correspondent writes that the senate will prepare its own tariff bill, regardless of the one adopted by the house and compiled under the direction of Major Mckinley, There are, as was expected, a great many features in the Mckinley bill which do not meet the views of the senate. The re-opening of the entire tariff question is pronounced "lamentable" by representa- tives of manufacturing interests who say it will bring about another unsettled condition of affairs, which is unfortunate for the business interests of the country. With this fact emphasized the senate intends to push the work of presenting new bill as rapidly as possible, so that the features of the measure which is to become law may be known as early as possible.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-24
The Duty on Lamp Chimneys.

Here is perhaps the biggest increase in the new Tariff bill. The duty on chimneys for student lamps (the long, slender chimneys in common use) is now 45 per cent. In the Mckinley bill this is raised to 45O per cent. And yet the glass industry of this country is in 8 highly prosperous condition.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-24
Kemp and o'connor couldu.t Agree,

SIDNEY, N. s. w., May 24.-Kemp and OConnor, the oarsmen, have failed to agree as to terms, and no match has been arranged.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-24

THE United States Brewers associa- tion, whic h has assembled in Washing ton, makes note of the gradual decay that it finds to be going on in Maine and New Hampshire, where the population has decreased and prosperity has retro graded. All this it undertakes to ac- count for by the prohibitory legislation that has been in vogue in these states.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-01-01
ORR.ROCKWELL.
Happy Nuptials of a Charming Coup.

lie.
Mr. Clifford Merry Orr and Mis-.
Minnie Rockwell were married
yesterday morning at $50 at the
residence of the brides father, Mr.,
ii. l.. Rockwell, Rev. w. H
Hayes, lately presiding elder of the
Macon district, oficiated.
The Welding was very quiet
one and the happy couple left i'm
melia'ely on a trip to the groom's
former home, Dawson.
Mr.. Orr u connected with the
Exchange Bank, He is trusted
and highly valued attache, n
young gentleman Of genial manner
and excellent character.
The bride is a lovely young lady,
much admired for many gpaces of
mind and person.
Among the many presents aiv>
en- was an elegant one by the Ex-
change Rank, also beautiful pres
cuts from the officers and employees
OF the bank. Macon Neps 27h.