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Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-23
Forbes Bivouac.

The regular meeting of Forbes
Bivouac will be held at the court
house on Thursday, March 26, at 10
O'Clock a. m. This is an important
meeting, as the officers are to be
elected and other business of impor-
lance to be Transacted. DIR. ". w.
McMurray, president of the State as
ISOLATION, will be present and deliver
an address. Other comrades from
Frank Cheatham bivouac have prom
ised to attend and we will have an
interesting and profitable meeting.
Every member should attend this
meeting. This will be in part an
open meeting, to which everybody
will be welcome. And we trust that
every member will have the ladies
of households to attend. Our visiting
comrades from Nashville will bring
their wives and we ask the ladies
of GAINESVILLE to attend and welcome
these ladies. The following program
will be observed. The Bivouac will
meet for business at 10 O'Clock sharp.
The visitors will assemble in the
Chancery court room, where they
will be made welcome by a commit.
tee from the Bivouac, and receive
the visitors from Nashville at 1l:30
All will assemble in the Circuit courJ
room and be addressed by Dr. Nc
Murray and others.
Let everybody take an interest in
this meeting of the old boys.
GOoD Cow AT AUCTION.-On Sat
urday, at II O'Clock, | will sell to the
highest bidder, on the Public Squarr,
good mich COW.
T. M HAMIETT
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-23

We are now ready, say Phi. Lieber
& Son, for the spring campaign, and
any young man who wants a good,
serviceable suit for general wear, for
picnics or to visit his best girl in, can
be accommodated by them.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-23

Ella Beaumont, colored strumpet,
raised Cain in Skuff yesterday as a
result of overindulgence in mean
liquor. 1t required the combined
efforts of Squire Wheeler and two
assistants to remove the bellicose Ella
to Jail.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-23
Fire This Morning.

Cage Jackson, an industrious,
worthy colored man, had the misfor-
tune to lose his house by fire at an
early hour this morning. He lived
south of the railroad near the freight
depot. The fire caught from a flue.
The house was totally destroyed and
was partially insured.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-23

Old friend Lieber returned to
Louisville yesterday, after having
been kept busy ten days shaking
hands with his GAINESVILLE friends.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-23

The young ladies forming the Bap-
list Penny Club are requested to
meet at the home of f.. b. Ely at
$3.50 tomorrow afternoon for the
transaction of special business.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-23

Special to the Leaf-Chronicle.

Special to the Leaf-Chronicle.
Nashville Tenn, March %, p. m.
The finance committee on recOnsid-
Grafton of the revenue bill has gotten
as far as the letter "W,' and has put
the privileges that far the same as
last year.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-23

We are now receiving millinery
for our early spring trade, We have
received an elegant stock of real kid
gloves, the best in the market, at
Hodgson d Maguire's. 3,l0,d2w.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-23

Misses Mary Casey and Annie
Mullan, who have been visiting Miss
Katie Dinneen, returned home Sun,
day evening.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-23

Elliott Buckner retiring, John S
Miller has accepted a position as day
clerk and solicitor for the Arlington
Hotel. A good man for the place.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-23

Col. House will soon be ready to
move into his elegant new cottage
on Commerce street. 1t is very
attractive, cosy home.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-23

r.. IL. Pickering d Sons is the
place to buy pure Maple sugar.
3,23,3t.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-23

The Ragon and the Rhea are eX-
pected up from Paducah tonight.
The Ragon will go through to Nash.
vile, while the Rhea will leave for
Paducah at noon tomorrow.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-23

For SALE-A good combined sad
die and harness horse.
inch 20,eod5t r. j. BAILEY.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-23

Jas, G.. Rice, of the LEAF-CHRONI-
Gle staff, is absent to-day on visit
to friends in Franklin and Nashville,
Tenn.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-23

The revenue bill has raised such a
Juror in all parts of the State that on
petition of seventeen members it has
been recommitted to the finance
committee for reconsideration and
revision.I
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-23

Postmaster Gum, of Omer, is in
town to-day.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-23

Ed. Gannaway, of BOddie, Ky, is
in town.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-23
5---sss-'-7.-'. s-5-.l-s ...5-s.--
Pure Maple Sugar,

II. II, Pickering q Son have re.
ceived another lot of that pure
Maple sugar. Try it; it can't be
beat. 3,23,3t.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-23

McGehee Bros. are agents for the
celebrated Picnic Slippers, best value
on earth for Sl.25. 2,l9d,sw ,Gm
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-23

j, X. Taylor and son, of lakewood
are in town.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-23

"Swan's Down" -four still leads
them all. For sale at Adams q
Nebletts. mch18,d4t
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-23

f. Click has just received a new
stock of dry goods, carpets, oil cloth
and rugs. 3,l8,dtf
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-23

California apricots, 20 cents per
can, ut Adam S & Neblett's
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-23

New and beautiful spring carpets
and mattings at +. Clicks.
3,lS,dtf
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-23
Funny Fellows.

Pure Maple sugar at r. II. Picker
ing & Sons. 3,23,3t.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-23

Fresh oysters in bulk-real nice
received this morning by Young &
Beach. 1t
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-23

Hart Caldwell is at Cerulean
Springs.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-23

Another lot of pure Maple sugar at
r.. III. Pickering 4 Sons. 3,23,3i.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-23

GOOD Cow AT AUCTION.-On Sat
urday, at u O'Clock, | will sell to the
highest bidder, on the Public Squarr
a good milch COW.
j. M. HANILETT.
SOB td.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-23

Thos. Wallace, of Bell, KY, is in
the city.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-23

See notice Of COW for sale.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-02-20
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Export of Gold Causes Il Slight Scare in
New York but no Reason for Expect
ing that the Drain VIII be
Serious.

New YORK, Feb l9.-Thc Weekly Finan-
ciaI Review Of Henry Clcws & Co., says
that during the past week Il change has
come over the temper of the Stock Ex-
change. The main factor contributing to
this change of tone has been an entirely
unexpected sharp advance in the rates for
sterling and for marks up to the point adj
hitting of exports of gold, some $780,
600 having been engaged for shipment
This has produced a certain measure of
scare: for although the banks are unusual
" well stocked with gold, yet it is felt
that there is still remnant of sensitive
ness i'm the loan market which might
easily grow into an unsettled feeling, III
the event of our losing Il few millions of
specie And Yet theac arc no obvious
reasons for expecting that the export will
run to any serious extent. Provided the
Bank Of England should he able TO keep
up its present ample cash rcscrve-which
is probable, in view OF the above facts
and that the free silver bill should DC de-
ieatcd, it is quite possible tina; London
orders tor our securities may send gold
hither more freely than it is now being
sent out.
The foregoing causes have mainly pro-
duced The present change of temper, and
it is likely that their effects may remain
until the adjournment of Congress clears
the political atmosphere and makes II pos
siblc to forecast the course Of affairs for
the next twelve months. The operation
of the silver act of last summer has al
ready added over $50, 100000 to the cir
culation Of the country. and this increase
will be swcl!ed at the rate OF So,O0000O
each successive month; which is calculated
TO exercise an initiating effect upon
prices. Then, as an offset to the current
export of species, it is to be remembered
that the reserves of the banks stand I'M
usually high 1t is also to be kept in mind
that the larger prospective increase in the
payments Of the Treasury, without any
corresponding gain in revenue, is likely 10
keep the Treasury balance much below Its
former usual figures. Under these cir
cumstonces. continuance of ease IN the
money market is reasonably assured.
The weeks currency movement between
the interior and the New York banks
shows gain Of about 100000 to the lat
ter, while on the transactions with the
sub-Treasury the banks lose $969,O0O.
Including the gold withdrawn for export,
the banks have made net loss OF cur
repcv during the week of about S2,200,0 900.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-02-20
ROBBERS ARRESTED.
Several Negroes who Committed Large
Robbery at Clnchport Last Spring
Caught and in Jail.

For some time S. ". Wax, j. Z. Van
Devender and W. NJ. Davidson have been
at work tracing the parties who robbed
John Tate and the Moore boys of some
81 400 at Clinchport last spring. They at
length located Hen Porter and his son,
Will Porter; and last Sunday night the
detectives found them in Il cabin on Black
Mountain, a half mile this side of the
kentucky line. They were playing cards
with other negroes i'll the cabin; had their
Winchcstcrs, and deficd arrest but when
confronted by the detectives, who were
heavily armed and got the drop on them,
they surrendered without serious trouble.
Hen Porter was taken TO Jail at Estillville
and his son VIII is in jail here. They i'm
plcatc other parties, among them John
Mitchell and his wife and Portcr's wife,
all of whom have exhibited large sums OF
money without giving any account of how
they acquired it. John Mitchell was at
work at Pioneer, Mr.. Taggart's camp, and
the detectives went up to arrest him and
wife last night
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-02-20
GEN. SHERMAN DEAD.
Succumbs to the Grim Monster Peacefully
and Easily.

New YonK, Feb. 14.-Gcn. Sherman
died at l 80 p. m. Gen. Henry W. Slocum
has been selected to take charge of the
funeral arrangements The burial will
take place at ST. Louis.
Gen. Sherman was II years old on last
Sunday His life has been a life of hard
work. Since he retired he has done a
great deal of social entertaining. His be-
setting disease is erysipclas, and severe
attack of it at his age was very likely to
prove fatal. Gen Sherman was born at
Lancaster, O., Feb. s, 1890. He was edu-
Gated at country academy, and West
Point, where be graduated in 1910. After
the usual chcckered life of a soldier in
those DAYS for thirteen years, he resigned
rs Captain in 1853 He was a banker
four years in San Francisco practiced law
in Leavenworth, Kan, two years; superin-
tended the Louisiana Military Institute at
Alexandria from 1889 to the beginning OF
the civil war, when he re- conferred the army
as Colonel of the Thirteenth Infantry and
BrigaGier-Gencra of Volunteers. His
subsequent career is fresh in the public
memory and need not now be repeated.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-02-20
EX-PREsIDENT EN- NORTON.
Other Business-IIe Feels That He
Leaves the Road in Good Con-
oECfOhs
louisville Post.)

ditiOn.
louisville Post.)
The announcement in The Post yester-
day afternoon of the resignation of MI.
Exsten Norton, President Of the Louis
Vile & Nashville railroad, caused consid-
cradle surprise in commercial as well as
railroad circles in this city, while it pro-
duccd considerable CONSERVATION for q
time in Wall street and slight reaction
in The stock.
For some time past rumors of Mr. Nor
tons intention Of resgnng have been
current, but their truth has always been
officially denied. Yesterday, however, Mr..
Norton rendered his resignation to call
ed meeting of the Directors in the follow
ing letter:
To THE Directors Or TIE LOUISVILLE Il NASHVILLE
RAILROAD CoMPASy-Dcnr Sirs: 1t has been my in
ention for considerable time past retire from the
Presidency Of the Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Company MS soon the financial affairs OF the COM
pany were in condition entirely satisfactory and
success was assured to the various Improvements in
progress. have determined because my private
family affairs demand space Of my personal atten-
ton. and because feel that the work undertaken has
been in measure performed.
We have now been enabled, By converting portion
Of the bonded debt into stock very largely reduce
our fixed charges new four per cent. bond, secur-
ed by unified mortgage has been placed upon the
Market providing for all future wants OF the company
The physical condition OF the property has greatly inn
proved properties have greatly strengthened our
position and we have returned at last to u cash divi
dend paying basis.
Uudcr these circumstances, feel that | may now
carry my purpose without injury to the affairs OF
the company, and hereby tender my resignation OF
the Office OF President OF the Louisville Il Nashville
Railroad Company. to take effect on the 18th day OF
APRIL 1891, or upon the election Of my successor any
time anterior to the above date
In doing 50, have to thank the Board Of Directors
and the officers OF the company for the unvaryng
confidence and assistance with which have been ia
vored, and to express my appreciation OF all the cour-
tcsy and consideration exhibited toward me during
my connection with the company. With my best
wishes believe me, gentleman, faithfully yours,
TX. NORTON.
Mr.. Norton was interviewed in New
York yesterday and, after admitting that
he would retire from the Pres idcncy of the
road upon the election of his successor,
he called attention to the growth OF the
great system since his election to the
Vice Presidency on October /, 1854, and
the fine showing financially that had been
made within the past year. In conclusion,
Mr.. Norton said he left the Presidency with
the assurance Of the safety of the Louis
willie & Nashville Railroad Company
1t is believed that Mr.. Milton h. Smith
will be reelected to the Presidency, and
that the headquarters of the road will be
hereafter in Louisville, as they should be.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-02-20
JUDGE LEWIS MURDERER.
He is Still at Large and Believed to bt
in Harlan County-A Reward OF
fered for His Capture.

PISEv1LLE, Ky. Feb. l9.-Sid Lewis, the young
man who murdered his father, Judge Lewis, in
Harlan county the other day, and subsequently,
made his escape, is still at large. 4 reward OF
$3.50 has been offered for his capture and Off
GERS are looking for him. The reward will
probably be increased, as there is great indig-
nation among the friends ofthe murdered man
in Harlan, where the killing is regarded as a
most brutal and unnatural crime.
Young Lewis is desperate character, and
was regarded as half-witted fellow, with just
enough sense TO fight and to shoot straight
He is thought to still be in Harlan county, and
will very probably be captured.
LATER-cAUGHT IN TENNESSEE.
Sidney Lewis was captured at Rogersville,
Tenn, by two officers, who arrested him in q
bar-room and lodged him in Jail to await q
rcquisition.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-02-20
THE KENTUCKY UNION.
What Receiver Hcge has to say About its
Liabilities and Its Prospects.


Levi Hege, General Superintendent of
the Kentucky Union Railway Company
and receiver thereof, appeared in the
United States Court this morning and
qualified as receiyerby giving $4,000 bond.
Mr. Hcgc said to Post reporter that he
hoped to get the road in shape soon, SO as
to make money and if possible pay out.
He said the kentucky Union runs from
Lexington to Jackson, a distance of 81
miles. Most of the business has been in
frcghts, particularly the hauling Of tim
Der. Nearly all Of this business is now
cut off on account of the failure of the
Kentucky Union Land Company. Dir. Hege
thought that Mr.. Carley would yet be able
to pay off everything and realize hand
somely. However, he was not acquainted
with the offers Of the railway company
and not of the Land Company. 1t was
true that the kentucky Union and the Land
Company have over $1,000, 900 indebted
ness. OF this sum 100000 is owed to
the contractors who built the railroad.
Their claims have priority over the bond
ed indebtedness.
The remainder of the floating debt,
100000, is scattered among the people
who live along the railroad and in the
counties in which the possessions Of the
company lie.
There is actually invested in the enter
priscs about $l,jO0,00O Mr.. Carley was
so sure of the success of the project that
he invested his whole fortune in it. The
property which represents this great OUT
lav of capital is made up Of the $4,000
acres, mines Of coal and iron, a saw-mill
at Clay City, valued at 100000, and the
railroad.
AS to the liabilities there is an indebt-
cdncss of $2,500,000 first mortgage bonds
and 81 ,3NO, 600 second mortgage bonds,
maxim. an entire bonded Indebtedness OF
3,SOO,00O The kentucky Union Land
Company has n capital stock Of 81 100000,
OF which 100000 is preferred. Adding
the floating Indebtedness, the liabilities
amount 70 $S,S00,OO0.
Mr. Hcgc said the work Of construction
had been suspended. The road Was now
about making operating expenses but no
more, but it could be made to pay largely
if extended. Mr.. Hege will 60 to Clay
CITY this afternoon.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-02-20
DESTRUCTIVE FLOODS
Alarming state OF Affairs in Pennsylvania,
Ohio and West Virginia.
GREAT DANGER TO FAMILIES.

WASHINGTON, Feb. l9-Telegrams from
all over Pennsylvania, Central and West
crn New York, Ohio and West Virginia
report heavy, warm rains for forty-eight
hours, and all the streams at food Tho
ice has broken up in most Of the streams
and serious damage has occurred from ice
sorgcs backing up the water.
The Ohio River at Steuhcnvillc has
sixty-one feet Of water, and another big
food is coming down the Susquchanna
Appearances Tonight arc very threaten
ing for the people who dwell upon banks
OF the streams in The sections named.
r!rysnuRG's PERIL.
pr1sgunG. Pa, Feb l9-At II o'clock
this morning both rivers were twentysix
feet and rising at the rate Of seven inches
per hour The high water was very uncx-
pected and all thc morning families have
been moving from their houses in the
tower part of Allegheny, rs the streets are
flooded TO the door steps. The Pittsburg
& Western Railroad is covered entirely and
all travel at this end is stopped, while
many mills lining the rivers have been
forced to close down.
Reports from the hcadwaters show
steady rains, with rivers still rising and
lower towns flooded and bridges carried
away in every direction, and the loss is
great in this city. River men say the
food will be fully as high as in 1884, when
thirty-two feet Of water was reached. and
enormous losses will be inflicted in low
lying portions Of the city and river towns
The present unchecked food bids fair to
rival that Of 1884, when enormous damage
was caused to business and railroad in
tcrcsts. 4 great food came down the
Allegheny river, which backed up the
Monongahcla for miles. The river has
risen all day AT an average Of six inches
per hour, and al 10 O clock tonight stands
at 50 feet and is rising slowly.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-02-20
JOHNSTOWS FLOODED.
The Ill-Fated City in Dire Peril and Dis
tress-?artly Covered by water.

JonSsrowN, Pa, Feb. lS.-At O'Clock
this evening all the lower part Of the city
is covered and the water is rising rapidly.
owing to steady rains Oh the South side
and in Cambria Hundreds Of houses are
flooded and the people are getting away
in boats, as all the bridges but one have
been swept away.
Late tonight it is reported that the
Shady Creek boom CARRYING 4 ,000, 600 feet
Of logs is in danger of bursting and the
people are flying to higher grounds. There
is no communication whatever between
the different parts OF the town.
Reports from points between Johns
town and Pittsburgh indicate very high
water with several bridges and houses
washed away rs far down as Jeanette
There will he no sleep in Johnstown to-
night as all the lower town houses are de-
serted and the people are hnddled in
dwellings on the high ground. The snow
is melting rapidly, but at midnight the
rivers are stationary.
Reports from Eastern Ohio and West
Virginia indicate sudden rise in the
branches with many bridges destroyed
and houses flooded, though no lives have
been Iusl thus far.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-02-20
Interview with ST. John Boyie.)

Col. st. John Boyle, who is familiar
with the officers of the Kentucky Union
Railroad Company and of the Kentucky
Union Land Company, which arc virtually
the same company, stated to Post re-
porter this morning that there was need
less alarm over the condition of those COM
panics. He said that itwa not possible
that any one in Louisville, except Mr..
Carley, could lose anything by the failure
of those concerns, and that Mr. Carley's
losses would probably be comparatively
small. These facts are known in gen.
eral way, though nothing definite can be
stated as to the assets and liabilities OF
the two companies until the reports OF the
receivers have been finished. The COM
panies own vast quantities ofassets which
are more or less available, as will be made
apparent by the receivers reports.
The Columbia Trust Company, of this
city, is the receiver of the land company,
and Mr.. Hamilton Kane, of New York, is
the receiver OF the railroad company, Mr.
Hege having resigned.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-02-20
BECOMING FESTIVE.
The Kentucky Members Tired of Wait
Ing OH Breckenridge and McCreary.

wAsnxcroy, rebl9-Th Kentucky members are be-
coming festive under the restraint imposed upon them
by the refusal OF Messrs. Breckenridge and McCreary
declare themselves i'll the Speakership matter In
less the gentlemen either declare themselves in
the ont of it they will be deserted by their
colleagues who seeing the chances for many COM
bnations slipping away from them. One of the pos
sible candidates is willing to formally announce a
formal decs be candidate, but Is prevailed
upon by friends not to do it being their hope TO
effect alliances that will be effective. prominent
Kentucky member said to-day that hewss getting
tired of being held back and TINT he would cut loose
and act FOR himself prettyseon and do whit he could
to catch a few Of the pums as they fell