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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1890-02-15
rhe Germ rheorx or pisoase.

Sone people were discussing the Germ
thea of disease few evenings ago, and a
doctor who was present laid down the law
emphatically upon the germ as being the
physical cause, or rather inseparable ante
cedent of every known form OF disease.
When asked why, if he knew SO much about
it, he and the members Of the profession
didn't kill the germs, or at least explain TO
the public how such causes Of disease might
be exterminated, he just stroked his beard
and said the germ had yet to be discovered,
although it was we'll known TO exist
WHY he said, ''we are only ut the b.
ginning of medical science There's leprosy,
which has been well known throughout this
world since the Hebrews left Egypt in the
time Of Pharaoh, and as yet we do not know
whether it is hereditary, contagious or COM
municable in any way. We know absolutely
nothing about its causes or its cures. All We
seem to know is that it is in some way con
nected with such diseases as cancer, scrofula
and rheumatism, and that like them it is in
curable.n
Just then little child in the room began
to break out with whooping cough. 1t was
the beginning Of the third weeks whooping,
and everything that medical skill and care
full nursing could do had been done to re-
lieve the little one. "You see there" said
the doctor; 1--WE can't stop the time of that
disease by one day. We may put the child
to sleep and soften the cough little, but the
germ has put in his appearance and must
run his course. The fact is that medical
science is now employed not so much in find
ing remedies as in discovering preventives.
And, indeed, in a truer sense than Sir Isaac
Newton we doctors are like children pick
ing pebbles on the shore, while the great
ocean of truth lies unexplored before US >
The strange part of the story is that although
the lady of the house admired the doctors
candor, she determined in future to call in q
physician who had more faith in his owr
medicines Chicago Journal.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1890-02-15
Ancient Combs.

The Oldest specimens of combs preserved in
the British Museum belong to the period Of
the second Egyptian dynasty. They are made
Of wood, with coarse teeth rather wide apart;
where there is only a single row there is a
rough attempt to carve the back into a SEM
blance of sacred animal, such as the COW Of
Athor OF the goddess of beauty. The forma-
ton of one specimen, in bone, six pronged
and rudely cut at the edges, suggests that it
was worn as an ornament for the hair.
From that time to the Middle Ages there is no
evidence to show that decorative combs were
in use
The Greeks were specially fastidious in the
arrangement of their hair, and the Spartans,
whose general habits were more severe, were
no whit behind them in the care lavished
upon it, calling it very shrewdly the cheapest
of ornaments, and before proceeding to bat
tie the combing and dressing of their locks
partook of all the solemnity of a religious
rite. Before the battle of Thermopyl@,
Leonidas and his followers were discovered
by the Persian spy in tho performance of
this act. That 1t was in some way associated
with worship of the gods among the Romans
also is evidenced by the presence Of combs in
the cista, or cylindrical vase with a covered
lid, which contained the articles used during
the rites OF Ceres and Decentralization
Herald
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1890-02-15
A Sure Cure For the Grippe.

The papers are descanting on F'how
to cure la grippe" This writer tried
all of their remedies, and the grippe
laughed them to shame. Finally Mr..
Baer heard of the unequal contest and
sent out a bottle of 12-year-old Bour-
bon. We were a little afraid OF it
at first, but the bottle was uncorked,
and bless your soul, the stuff fairly
leaped for joy. 1t was in for having
fun, and like d weasel after rats, it
got up and capered all over the house,
pertaining every crack and crevice,
and the next thing it resolved itself
into a bowl of milk punch, and the
very moment the punch was taken
in the grippe got out. We don't know
that this remedy woafd work well on
a Methodist, but it is certaialy good
for a Presbyterian and Baptist
Brother Fox tried it and it brought
him around all right, and DR.. Bailey
says it is the thing.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1890-02-15
Life of Jefferson Davis.

We have just received from the
publishers a very full and compre-
hensiveo book under the title, Life
and Death of Jefferson Davis, giving
aafull history of his eventful life and
death, and together with Funeral
Services, also comments of the press
from all parts of the country. 1t
will be sent postpaid to any address
on receipt OFF, cents, by j. S. Ogilvie,
the publisher, 81 Rose ST., New York,
who also desires agents to sell it.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1890-02-15
Don't Experiment.

You cannot afford to waste time in
experimenting when your lungs are in
danger. Consumption always seems,
at first, only cold. Donot permit any
dealer to impose upon you with some
cheap imitation of DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs
and Colds, but be sure you get the gen
uine. Because he can make more
profit he may tell you he has some
thing just as good, or just the same.
Don't be deceived, but insist upon
getting DIR. Kings New Discovery,
which guaranteed to give relief in all
Throat, Lung and Chest affections.
Trial bottles free at Owen & Moore's
Drug Store. Large Bottles 81.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1890-02-15
Henry w. Grady.

Mrs. Il. A. Humphreys, sister Of
Judge Scales has accepted the agency
for the Henry w. Grady, Memorial
Volume, q book containing his life
writings and speeches, edited by his
co-worker, the popular writer, Mr..
Joel Chandler Harris, better known
as "Uncle Remns." This Is a valua-
bic book, one that everybody wants to
read, and one that every young man
making start in the world, ought to
read. 1t is the only authorized edi-
ton, and is gotten up as a memorial
volume, the profits go to the wife,
daughter and mother of the noble
Grady, who devoted so much of his
brilliant life to the welfare and pros
perity of the South. The book fairly
sparkles with brilliant thought,
bright humor, and thrills the reader
with that courage and enthusiasm
which inspired Mr.. Grady in his
great work, and rendered him SO pop
ular with all people Of every party
both North and South. Mrs. Hum
phrey's will canvas the city, and per-
sons desiring the work, may leave
orders with Lockert & Reynolds.
Price $500, 1915 and $3.50 according
to binding.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1890-02-15
The Elephant Nurse.

In India, where the elephant is treated BY
his mahout almost as one of the family, tbe
grateful animal makes return for the kind
ness shown it by voluntarily taking care OF
the baby. 1t will patiently permit itself to
be mauled by its little charge, and will show
great solicitude when the child cries. Some
times the elephant will become so attached to
its baby friend as to insist upon its constant
presence Such q case is known where the
elephant went so far as to refuse to eat except
in the presence of its little friend. Its attach
ment was SO genuine that the chiid's parents
would not hesitate to leave baby in the ele-
plants care, knowing that it could have no
moro faithful nurse. And the kindly monster
never belied the trust reposed in him.-Ex'
change.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1890-02-15
Mrs. Wood, wife of the Ohio ballot

Mrs. Wood, wife of the Ohio ballot
box forger, testified before the spe-
cial investigating committee that
Gov. Foraker agreed to appoint her
husband Smoke Inspector of Cincin-
natl for the forged papers. She also
stated that Foraker could have told
Gov. Campbell where her husband
was in hiding. The evidence all
through convicts Foraker beyond
doubt. Gov. Campbell explained
why he referred to Foraker as can
infamous scOundrel."
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1890-02-15
7. A. SLocUM, NJ. c., 181 Pearl St. ny

Alabama Baptist: While the secu-
lar press is wildly discussing the
soundness of mems democracy, it
will be well for the plain country
folks whose ballots count, to look in
to the moral character of the men
who are and who will offer for the
various positions in the gift of our
people. Let us once get our, people
to demand social and moral purity OF
public men and times will change
for the better.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1890-02-15
Advice to Mothers

Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup for
lildren teething, is the prescription Of
ne of the best female physicians and
nrses in the United States and has
zen used for forty years with never
falling success by millions OF mothers
for their children. During the 0 SO.
of teething its value is incalculable. u
relieves the child from pain. cures dje,>
EMERY and diarrhGa gripping III the
bowels and wind-colic. BY giving
health to the child it rests the mother.
Price 25c g bottle Dec %, ly
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1890-02-15
ate. This Feb, 5, 1902
A Sound Legal Oplnion.

e. cambridge Munday Esq, County
Atty, Clay Co., Tex. says; "Have used
Electric Bitters with most happy re-
suits. My brother also was very low
with Malarlal Fever and Jaundice, but
was cured by timely use of this med.
cine: Am satisfied Electric BitterS
saved his life"
Mr.. d. l. Wilcoxson, of Horse Cave,
KY, adds a like testimony saying
He positively believes he would have
died, had it not been for Electric
Bitters.
This great remedy will ward of, as
we'll as cure all Malaria Diseases, and
for all Kidney, Liver and Stomach
Disorders stands unequaled. Price soc
and 81, at Owen 4 Moore's Drug
Store.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1890-02-15
subscription List for the Bending works.

Following is the subscription list
for the Bending Works, with the
names that were signed at the Board
of Trade meeting, there being but
few in attendance owing to the bad
weather. The committee will start
out tomorrow to raise the money,
and will expect every man to have
his mind made up and subscribe
promptly:
"The undersigned agree to pay to
Messrs. McKesson and Shaw, of Col
Inns, Ohio, the amounts set opposite
our respective names, in considera-
ton of the benefits to be derived from
locating and operating their ma
chinery for making felloes, spokes,
and other wooden works used in the
manufacture of vehicles, in Carks-
vile, Tenn, one-half of such amounts
to be due and payable when they,
the said McKesson and Shaw shall
have brought their machinery to
Clarksville, and shall be used In the
purchase of a lot Of land upon which
to erect their buildings and ma
chinery, and the other half shall be-
come due and payable when their
buildings shall have been erected,
machinery put in place and in sue
cessful operation. The subscriptions
herein, shall not be binding until the
amount of five thousand dollars, or
such amount as the said McKesson
and Shaw shall acceptshall have been
subscribed.
The said McKesson & Shaw in ac-
cepting these subscriptions, agree to
locate and successfully operate their
Bening Works in GAINESVILLE Tenn,
and to continue to successfully operate
them for period ofseven years, and
they further agree in case they fail
or refuse to so operate them for said
period of years, to refund to each one
the amount paid to them, under this
arrangement, and that a lien shall
exist on the lot ofground upon which
they may locate their plant, to secure
the repayment of such amount. But
it is understood and agreed that if
they, the said McKesson & Shaw
shall successfully operate their said
Bending Works in GAINESVILLE for
said period of seven years, then the
amount paid them shall be absolutely
donated to them. The cost Of ma
chinery and buildings shall be of at
least the value of fifteen thousand
dollars at the time they begin to oper-
-, AL
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1890-02-15

Speaker Reeds committee has at
last been forced to report rules for the
government of the house. The code
makes q radical change to sustain
Reeds despotism, AND were adopted
by the caucus, giving him full con-
troll of legislation. A most significant
change, is Yule which places pen
sion legislation in the privileged class
and makes reports from the Commit
tee on Invalid Pensions in order at
any time, which means a raid on the
Treasury.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1890-02-15
After Three Years.

w. F. Walton, OF Springfield, Tenn,
says: 81 have been suffering with
Neuralgia IN my face and head off an
on for three years. plrclt3e d a b
of DR.. Tanners infallible Neuralgia
Cure and took eight Of the pills.
have not felt any symptoms OF Neu-
ralgia since. 1t gives me pleasure tc
recommend it," Sold by Owen &
Moore, GAINESVILLE, Tenn.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1890-02-15

Mr.. Wanamaker said recently:
eff a Republican like myself were to
go down to Georgia he would be kill
ed" If Mr.. Wanamaker were out
of the cabinet he would take trip
to Georgia any day in order to sell a
big bill of clothing, and would have
no more hesitancy about going than
he would about going to any other
portion of the Union. Mr. Wanna
maker is very pious, but when it
comes to speaking of the South he
can lie and SANDER like the vilest sim
ner in the Republican party.-Age-
Herald.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1890-02-15
Did Y on Ever P

W, H. Revels, NJ. d., Of Baltimore
Nd, says: 81 have been in the prac-
ice OF medicine for over eighteen years,
put never have seen the equal of
Hodges Sarsaparilla. 1t has worked
miracles here in curing Rheumatism
nd Scrofula. Have almost come to
be conclusion that | cannot practice
Without it," Sold by Owen & Moore,
larksville, Tenn.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1890-02-15
E,uckIen's Arnica SaIye.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fe
YER Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tons, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded.
price 25 cents per box. For sale by
owen & Moore.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1890-02-15
Consrmpr1on srredlY.

To the Editor-Please Inform your
readers that l have positive remedy
for the above named disease. By its
timely use thousands OF hopeless cases
have been permanently cured. I shall
be glad to send two bottles of my RENE
dy free to any OF your readers who have
consumption ii they will send me their
express and postoflice address.
Respectfully,
7. A. SLoCUM, NJ. c., 1S1 Pearl St. n. Y
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1890-02-15
fa0NSuMPTIQ


~ rs Grst stages, can be successfully
checked by the prompt use Of Ayers
Cherry Pectoral. Even in the later
periods Of that disease, the cough Is
wonderfully relieved by this medicine.
~ have used Ayers Cherry Peetoral
with the best effect in my practice.
This wonderful preparation once saved
INV life. i had constant cough, night
sweats, was greatly reduced in flesh,
and given up by my physician. One
bottle and half Of tho Peetoral cured
me. ga. j. Edison, M. d., Middleton,
Tennessee.
"Several years ago I was severely i'll.
The doctors said / was IN consumption,
and that they could do nothing for me,
but advised me, as last resort, to try
Ayers Cherry Pectoral. After taking
this medicine two or three months [
was cured, and my health remains good
TO the present day"-James Orchard,
Darien, Conn.
"Several years ago, on passage home
from California, by water, | contracted
so severe q cold that for some days l
was confined TO my state-room, and
physician on board considered my life
in danger Happening TO have bottle
of Ayers Cherry Electoral | used it
freely, and my lungs were soon restored
to healthy condition. Since then [
have invariably recommended this prep
aration. ~. b. Chandler, Junction, Va.
Ayers Cherry PecforaI,
PREPARED BY
Or. j. G. Aver & Co., Lowell, Mass.
Sold by all Druggists Price 81; six bottles, So.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-12-19
HyDRoGBAPHIC OFFICE NEEDED
A Naval ofticer Recommends That Sc.
attic should Have One.

The subject of establishing a hydro
graphic office at Seattle is being brought
to the attention of the secretary of the
navy. naval officer who has been Ell
gagged in scientific explorations, soundings
and surveys on the Pacific coast for the
past three years, writes from Washington
City: THE commerce on Puget sound
has become so extensive as to warrant the
people of Seattle in asking for q branch
photographic Office. | have Just learned
that the commission has selected Port
Orchard as the site for the new navy ward,
and congratulate Seattle upon the loca-
ton surveyed and worked around Port
Orchard two years ago. and | know the
place will be an excellent location for a
navy ward, and will be conveniently near
Seattle, SO having the navy yard so close
by viii be another argument in favor of j
photographic office.
"Should your senators see st TO confer
with the secretary on this subject will do
anything can 10 aid them in pointing out
the importance Of q branch office at Sc
attic. OF course | could not go 10 the Sec
retary myself, but if the Washington dele
CATION will start the bali rolling they can
have my assistance if they desire il.
There is photographic office az Port
land and vet many more deep water ships
and steamers clear from the Sound than
from the Columbia river, and Seattle, be-
ing the principal city on the Sound, should
certainly have an Office established for the
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-12-19
A HomEsTEADER vasIsHEs.
Edward Nichols Missing Since sunday
Foul Play Is Suspected.


Since last Sunday afternoon Edward
Nichols, of Edison, has disappeared COM
pletely, and his friends are at loss TO ac-
count for the fact on any other theory
than foul play. In company with three
friends Nichols came to Seattle last Satur-
day evening for the purpose of proving up
on his land claim near Edison. He had IN
his possession about 500 in cash when
he arrived here. On Saturday even
ing. and most of Sunday, he
was in the company OF ms
friends. but since late Sunday afternoon
his whereabouts has been totally I'M
known. The last trace of him was when
he was seen, ON that afternoon, to come
ont of the Dereg hotel, on South Second
street, between Yesler avenue and WASH
ington street and to walk down toward the
latter street. He was perfectly sober, ana
had not been drinking. His TRENDS say
that he was not a drinking man.
His brother was notlned OF his strange
absence and arrived in the city yesterday I.
He and his friends have made every effort
to ind some trace OF him or some cue "
his whereabouts. but without avail. They
are arm in their belief that he has been
fouliy dealt with, and have notined the
authorities of his disappearance Iney
are of the opinion that nothing else could
have caused his absence, as his business
was important and he was exceedingly
anxious to prove up on his valuable
claim
Nichols is described as being dark COM
plexioned man, 20 years old and about hVe
feet seven inches in height. He wore a
dark brown moustache and had a scar on
the right side of his chin.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-12-19

WILL GO OVER THE ROAD.
foung Guilty and Kilton Good For a
Term in the Pen.

Eugene Guilty and Frank kilton, the
i've young thieves arrested last Monday,
are at last probably destined for trip to
Walla Walla. They were bound over for
appearance before the superior court by
justice Won Tobel yesterday, and their
bal set at the sum Of 81, 900 each.
Their last ofiense consisted of the burg
larry OF Mrs. John Dows residence, on Re-
publican street, last Saturday. During the
iady absence the two young thieves broke
mo the house, and after ransacking the
entire place stole black sack coat and a
handsome brown beaver overcoat that were
hanging IN wardrobe Mrs. Dow re-
turned home just in time To see them
sneaSlng away from the premises with the
puiluef IN their arms, but they made their
srSs NJ hey were arrested by Detective
Nlson Monday afternoon, and at the time
sere wearing the stolen property. Guilty
naa on the oyereoat, and Hilton was
nsssu out IN the sack coat. The evidence
vas very conclusive, and they were re-
~ to Jail IN default of bail. Hitherto
s me poiice have never been able to convict
s Msse hardened young thieves, although
rslslushty arresting them with stolen
Eahder IN their possession. This time,
soseser, the pair will hardly eyade the
penalty for burglary.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-12-19
Renton Addition

You are invited to examine the list care
fully and draw your own conclusions.
Many have already built handsome homes
and Renton addition is already recognized
as the most desirably located and choisest
residence district in the city. Nearly all
of the streets are being graded and side
walked and no other residence portion of
the city has shown anything like such
marked improvement during the past year
as has Renton addition. We venture the
prediction that twelve months hence
Renton addition viii contain more hand
some residences than any other portion of
Seattle. Nature has made it the Mob Hill
of the city and the public is not slow to
recognize the fact and to act upon it.