davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1891-12-02

The grasp of the human understand
ing expands every day. 1t is only a few
years since Humboldt conceived the
mighty truth that Cosmos-the universal
organization of things-was one system,
however many %universes it may contain,
each atom in it depending upon and hav-
ing relation to all of the others. Next
came Lamarck, who showed that all ami.
mails are kin. Then followed the great
inventor of the s~pectroscope, who proved
that all of the stars are composed Of the
same sorts of materials as those which
make up the earth. Finally came the
discoveries who learned that t~he.invisi-
BILE powers ofnature-heat, light, sound,
electricity, magnetism, etc.-are all forms
OF motion, All these propositions have
been demonstrated. What the most ad-
vance, scientists are striving now to
prove is that mind and matter are one
and the same. That proposition repre-
sents the highest intellectual effort OF
the ge.-Interview in Washington Star
, 1891-12-02

An army surgeon in the late civil war
had occasion to lance an abscess for a
poor fellow at Camp Douglas, and as the
sore was obstinate it became necessary
TO use the knife twice. The operation
was not a very painful one, but the pa
tent declared that it had nearly killed
him, and when a third resort to the Ian
Get was proposed he protested that he
could never go through the operation
alive.
Tho surgeon promised to mako it easy
for him, and calling up a few of the
loungers ordered one of them to hold his
hands close over the patients eyes and
two others to grasp his hands firmly.
This arrangement" explained the
doctor, lis said to prevent pain in such
an operation. Now lie perfectly quiet,
and when l say 'Nowr prepare your.
self"
The surgeon at once began quietly
with his work, and in a short time had
completed the operation without the
least trouble, the patient lying as quiet
as though in sleep.
When all was done, the urgeon laid
aside the knife and said "Nowi" Such
a roar came from the lips of the sick
man as is seldom heard from any human
being. He struggled to free himself,
yelling, "Oh, doctor, you're killing merr
Shouts of laughter soon drowned his
cries, and he was told the operation had
been all over before the signal was
given. 1t was a good joke; but it is
doubtful if the poor fellow could ever be
made to believe hat he did not feel &C.
tual pain Immediately after that fatal
"Nowr-Medical News.
, 1891-12-02
The Location Still a Mystery.

The Location StIm "a Mystery.
What is the reason for all this mys-
terry about the location of the pocket in
a woman's dress?7 asked one of a party
that had been discussing a variety Of
trifing topics. lyon knC "" he con-
tinued, that there has been a good deal
of mystery about the pocket in a wom-
ans dress. 1t has been discussed, and
every funny man in the newspaper bust
ness has taken a shot at it. Just when
we were beginning to know where to
look for it, 10, there comes another turn
in the wheel of fashion and the pocket
il shifted.
1T is now located in the middle of the
back Of the skirt and about midway the
waist and the trail. A woman has to
be II trained gymnast to get anything
into this receptacle or to get anything
out of it, and to do the act gracefully.
No man ever had more use for a peck
than a woman, and yet, from the time
of the first modiste to the present, when
aver the time came to put in the pocket
to a woman's gown the act has been ac-
companied with a secretiveness which
made Masonry an easy thing. Why?
Has any one ever explained why7
Not a bit of it. 1t is still a mystery,
and it will always remain n until
women get up and protest against the
tyranny of the modiste. As a matter of
cold fact, a oma mas no business with
a pocket in her skirt as long as she car
ries her shopping bag, But if the edict
is that she is entitled to one. why not
get it where it is accessible? What does
a woman carry in the pocket of her skirt
anywayY'-Chicago Tribune.
, 1891-12-02
Through Pullman Service.

Commencing Sunday, Nov. Is. a Wa
bash through Pullman car service was in
uugurated in connection with the Rock
Island from Denver, Colorado Springs,
Pueblo and other Colorado points to St,
Louis. These Puilmans are OF the new
est and choicest design, and will leave
Denver daily on Rock Island No. AZ. at
$40 p. m. arriving in st. Louis at 7
o'clock on the second morning, at which
point direct connections will be made in
Union depot with limited trains for all
points East, South and Southeast.
Remember. only one change of cars
from Denver to New York, Boston and
other far Eastern points. Sleeping berths
can be secured by addressing
c. NJ. HAMPsON,
Commercial Agent.
1927 Seventeenth street, Denver, Colo.
, 1891-12-02

A Wonderful Worker.

Mr.. Frank Huffman, a young man OF
Burlington, Ohio, states that he had been
under the care of two prominent physi-
clans, and used their treatment until he
was not able to get around. They pro-
nounced his case to be consumption and
Incurable He was persuaded to try DR..
King New Discovery for consumption,
coughs and colds, and at that time was
not able to walk across the street without
resting. He found, before he had used a
half OF a dollar bottle, that he was much
better; he continued to use it and is today
enjoying good health If you have my
throat. lung or chest trouble, try 1t. w.
guarantee satisfaction. Trial bottle free
at Roedel's drug store.
, 1891-12-02

This remedy is becoming so well known
and so popular as to need no special men
ton. All who have used Electric Bitters
sing the same song OF praise. A purer
medicine does not exist, and it is Ruaran-
teed to do all that is claimed. Electric
Bitters will cure all diseases of the liver
and kidneys, will remove pimples, boils,
salt rheum and other affections caused by
impure blood, will drive malaria from the
system and prevent as well as cure all
malarial fevers. For cure of headache,
constipation and indigestion try Electric
Bitters. Entire satisfaction guaranteed
or money refunded. Price 50 cents and
81 per bottle at Roedel's drug store.
, 1891-12-02
Are Your Children Subject to Croupl

As a preventative and cure for Group
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has no
rival. 1t is, in fact, the only remedy that
can always be depended upon and that is
pleasant and safe to take. There is not
the least danger in giving it to children,
as it contains no injurious substance. For
sale at fifty cents per bottle by druggists.
, 1891-12-02
THERE is NONE BETTER

DR.. r. Il. St. John of Rowland, Put
nam county, Missouri, takes especial
pleasure in recommending Cbamberlaln's
Cough Remedy, because he knows it to
be reliable. He has used 1t in his prac-
tice for several years and says there is
none better. 1t is especially valuable for
colds and as a preventative and cure for
croIp. This most excellent medicine is
for sale by druggists.
, 1891-12-02
Royal Baking Powder
Is Superior to Every Other.

1t is a scientific fact that the Royal Baking Powder is
absolutely pure. will go still further and state
that because Of the facilities that company have for obtaining
perfectly pure cream of tartar, and for other reasons depend
ent upon the proper proportions of the same, and the method
of its preparation, the Royal Baking Powder is undoubtedly
the Purest and most reliable baking powder offered to the
public. HENRY A MOTT py n
Lat Chknun fer U S. GpG
, 1891-12-02
Bows. Here's Your ChnnceI

Not only to get way up" work done.
but also to get your darnIng, patching and
buttons sewed Oh without extra charge.
CHEYENNE STEAM LAUNDRY.
, 1891-12-02

Is meeting with great success everywhere.
and is rapidly supplantine every other
preparation of a like nature.
, 1891-12-02

The chief of the bureau of statistics re-
ports the total number of immigrants
arrived at the ports of the United States
from foreign countries, except the do.
minion Of Canada and Mexico, during
the periods named, as follows:
Month .rJ.J Ey,l, Mil.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-30
The Northwestern Challenge Not Met
by Mr.. r. B. Rossington.

In our regular advertising space in
your paper, we inserted few days
since, some testimonials of absolute re-
suits on life policies issued by the
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance
Co. of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to our
own citizens, who were ready at all
times to testify to the truth of these
testimonials. In our remarks follow
ing these testimonials "We challenge
comparison on actual results"
In your issue of yesterday there Is
a card from Mr.. K. B. ROssington,
agent of the Mutual Benefit Life
Insurance Co, of Newark, N. j.,
headed 1.-THE Challenge Accepted "
Let us see in what way he accepts
the challenge. He quotes Mr.. q. A.
Gossett in regard to what he says as
to the first dividend he received on his
policy in the Northwestern, this div
idend being $l208, or 2l4 per cent. of
the annual premium of $3.50 90. Then
he says "If Mr.. Gossett had had
written the same policy, at the same
time and for the same amount with
the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance
Co. of Newark, N. j., his dividend
would have been $24.64 IA per cent. }
instead of $l2.0S. We suggest to Mr.
Rossington that thinking seekers of
good life insurance will regard this
as simply an assertion Of has, without
one particle of proof from "actual
results" on policies issued. His Co.
must have issued in the same year
that the Northwestern issued Mr..
Gossett's policy great many poll
cies of like amount and on the same
plan, and we challenge him to give a
single testimonial from any reliable
policy holder of his company giving
such results, the same being first divj-
dead, as Mr.. Gossett states, as he has
given, only on has 0aOn assertion. Fur
ther, we challenge him to give tes-
timOnial from any reliable party
giving such results ION first dividend)
as Mr.. Gossett has testified to.
There is not policy issued by his
company which he cannot get the
full history of. So let him give re-
liable testimony from holder of
some of these policies that will verify
his unsustained assertion, or make
such a showing (on first dividend) ms
Mr.. Gossett'5 policy in the North
western has.
Mr.. Rossington further ignores en-,
tirely in his card the dividend of over
SO per cent. or 500 94-100 on a $lO6
premium paid by the Northwestern
on the policy of Mr.. G. A. Legion.
The agents of the Northwestern
stand ready to make an exhibit of its
dividends to any or all of its numer-
Gus policy holders in this section.
HARRISON q DoRTCH, Agts.
Northwestern Mutual Life ms. Co.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-30
A POINT AT Law.
Have Turnpike Companies the Right to
Tax People Going to Church


The protracted meeting out at St.
Bethlehem has raised a law point in
regard to turnpike companies charg-
ing toll to people going to church,
and the legal talent OF the city is di'
vided on the question. Many
GAINESVILLE people have been attend
ing the meeting and in every in
stance they have been made to pay
toll at the Red river toll gate. Some
of them have protested, but the toll
gate keeper has answered that the
law governing the case only applies
to the Sabbath.
Milliken II Vertrees' code, section
1914 says:
"No toll shall be demanded from
persons passing from one part of his
farm to another, or from persons at
tending funerals or religious wor-
ship, or in going or returning from
the precincts of elections.
A hasty conclusion after reading
this law is that turnpike company
has no right whatever to make peo-
pie pay toll going to church at any
time.
The turnpike companies, however,
claim that their charters give them
the right to levy these charges, and
that, being issued prior to the pas
sage of this law, their rights as es-
tablished by their charters, are not
abridged by the law.
A new turnpike company would
not be allowed to levy such tribute,
but the old ones that have been
reaping a harvest for years are per-
mitted to levy it at will. Good
legal talent thinks that it was the in
tention of the general act, passed in
1875, to prevent turnpike companies,
no matter if they were as old as
the eternal mountains, from charg-
ing people to pass through their
gates going to church. Let the law
be what it will, it is shame that
people are compelled to pay toll
when they want to go out few
miles in the country to preaching.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-30
Grand Art Work Display.

The ladies of this city are invited
to attend grand display of decora-
tive art work executed on the White
Sewing Machine, given by j. M.
Fowlkes, 129 Franklin street. Here
will be shown the largest and most
elegant display of art Needle Work
ever placed on exhibition before in
this State, comprising partierres,
scarfs and draperies of all kinds, tot.
let and fancy articles of every de.
scription-all these specimens sur
passing hand work and equal to the
great Gobclin tapestries of the old
masters, etching5 more natural to
life than oil paintings, and a great
variety of novelties too numerous to
mention. All lovers of art should
not fail to see this wonderful collec-
ton. Miss Ida L. Sharp, of Cleve-
land, Ohio, will be in charge of this
grand display and will be pleased to
explain how these wonderful speci-
mems are produced on the White
Sewing Machine. 2S,3t,d
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-30
Gave Dance.

Bear in mind that the regular
dance will be given at the Cave
Thursday evening and that general
invitation is extended all to attend.
Large crowds have heretofore been
in attendance, and the affairs have
not been married by anything that
could detract from the pleasure of
the crowds. The Cave will be light
ed by gas. 1921.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-30
AT hEAMsi CHAPEL.
Rev. T. J. Duncan Heard by a Large
Audience Last Might.

The protracted meeting at Reams
Chapel is gaining in interest and
there is a fattering prospect for a
great revival of religion. Rev.
Jerome Duncan, the pastor, is being
assisted in the meeting by his father,
Rev. r. J. Duncan and Rev. Smith,
of SadlersviIle. The church was
crowded beyond its seating capacity
last night, and the large crowd was
highly entertained with sermon by
Rev. r. j. Duncan.
The music is being conducted
almost entirely by GAINESVILLE talent.
Miss Mary Caldwell presides at the
organ and several members of the
Methodist and Presbyterian church
choirs of the city are present at the
evening services to assist in the sing
ing. They go over from the Cave
and Springs every night and are one
of the chief attractions, the music
rendered by them being of a high or
der.
There were many GAINESVILLE people
at the service last night aud others
are speaking of going out to night.
The drive is excellent recreation, and
good sermon can be heard at every
service.
Rev. II. J. Duncan's theme last
night was doubt in the resurrection.
Certain people, in all ages, have
doubted the resurrection of Christ be-
cause they did not see him after he
had come from the tomb. The min
lister sympathized with any person
who was in this state Of mind and
thought it incumbent upon him, as a
preacher of the gospel, and christian
people irrespective Of sex or condi-
ton, to help that person in finding
solution to the problems which caused
that doubt. If religion is not true
then life must be miserable. If a
person can not find the true way he
will never have faith in the resur
rection of the body and a lie here.
after. He must be made to under.
stand the doctrine of the resurrection.
The minister drew many interesting
lessons from nature in support of the
truth of the resurrection and com.
pared them with the teachings of the
bible in lucid and powerful man
ner. He, however, thought that
saving mans soul by the blood Of
Christ was greater wonder than
raising the dead. He preached an
excellent sermon on this line and
deeply impressed his hearers.
At its close he called for those who
wanted the prayers of the church to
come forward and take a seat on one
of the front pews. There were sew
eral TO answer the call, among whom
were some whose heads We're streaked
with gray, and who seemed to be
deeply convicted. Rev. Jerome
Duncan made an eXhortation that
was fraught with good results in
getting Others to come and then led
in prayer. His prayer was an earn.
est, eloquent one, and touched the
hearts of his hearers. There was
much interest taken in the services
and there is every indication that a
good revival will be the result Of the
meeting.
The meeting will continue all the
week and perhaps into next.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-30
win Have Preaching.

The official members of the Metho-
dist church are trying TO make ar
engagements to have ministers from
Nashville, and it is more than likely
that the appointments will be met al
ternateIy by DIR. Barbee, DIR. Hoss,
Revs. r X. Brown and j. B. En-
win. 1t is not believed now that
DIR. West will be able to do much
preaching before Conference, which
convenes in October.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-30
DELEGATES SELECTED.
The Twelfth District Ready for the SEN
atorial Convention.


A meeting was held at the court
house to-day for the purpose of nam
ing delegates to represent the Twelfth
civil district in the senatorial conven.
ton, which meets here Saturday. r..
II. Burney called the meeting to or
der, and G. b. Lyle was elected Sec
rotary. A committee Of five was APP
pointed to name the delegation. II
reported AS follows:
G. II. Bailey, Clay Stacker, N. l..
Carney, A. r.. Gholson, VIM. Gar
rard, G. w. Tyler, j. d. Neblett, p.
Farrar, Lev. Young, f. S. Beaumont,
w. b. Anderson, G. p. Wartield, M.
Savage, G. l.: Pitt, G. r. Hallums,
Pat Sullivan, VIM. Kleeman, w. A..
Shelby, S. A. Caldwell, ID. N. Ken
nedy, A. S. Wood, 7. IL. Smith, DIR.
Butler Boyd, w. A. Quarles, r.. II.
Burney, G. b. Lyle, l.. b. Askew,
w. M. Manning.
On motion of A. r. Gholson, DIR.
w. a. Shelby was recommended by
the meeting for State Senator from
this district.
The meeting was harmonious
throughout.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-30
Terrell Tomorrow,

Ben. Terrell, the sub-treasury ora.
tor, will address the public to-mOr.
row. The speaking will take place
at the grove on Greenwood, near the
cemetery. f. S. Morton, of st. Beth
lehem, will provide barbecue.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-30

To Advertisers.

Advertisers are requested to hd',d in changes ion
their advertisements not later than $3.50 a. M on
me dan they irish them inserted. We desire thai
our aIUertising columns be Kept fresh and bright
as iOe kno,0 This 10 be one Of the 0rem secrets o
success In advertising, and for This reason az
0iUe oar patrons frequent changes, bit ace mas
insist on me observance Of The ADORE Tote, as tOt
cdnlldt handle oar regular complement Of Het0s
qehen crOtOded tOith other matter IN TIE middle o.
the ddy.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-30

Apropos of the article in yester-
days paper anent the discovery of
iron ore in the city, ]. g. Joseph
says he has a coal mine under his
house. He will soon go to mining
it, if he can organize stock COM
pany.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-30

Harrison d Dortch have a card in
this issue on the subject OF life in
surance, growing out of the card
published yesterday in the LEAF
CHRONICLE by Mr.. Rossington.
Read it and see what they have to
to say.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-30

Don't get excited over the cost and
clearance sales. They simply want
your money. Stratton wants your
trade and guarantees the goods, and
will be here to make his guarantee
good jul2l-tf.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-30

II. Ledbetter is changing his house
to front on the new street made by
the Land Improvement company
and is otherwise improving and
Identifying his home.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-30

Miss Ida Ashworth, who has been
visiting Mrs. ClaypooPs family in
South GAINESVILLE, will return to her
home In Bowling Green this even
ing.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-30

The school directors of the Dist.
district have decided to delay open
ing their school two weeks from next
Monday.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-30

Mrs. Ida Massie, after a visit TO the
family of =. III. Keesee, has returned
to her home at Hampton station.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-30

Miss Annie Hunt, who has been at
her mothers on the south side sew
eral days, returned to the city this
morning.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-30

Mrs. Holt and daughter, of Hollis
Station, KY, lin the Bluegrass re-
gion) are on visit to DIR. Frank
Runyon's family.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-30

Miss Table and jamie Homer and
Lille Waller are the guests of
Fletcher Bcaumont's family at st.
Bethlehem.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-30

Call on Lockert & Reynolds or II.
A. Thomas and get free smoke of
Honest Indian smoking tobacco. 1t
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-30

w. b. Young has returned from
Dawson Springs, not so much inn
proved as hoped for. VIII made
n mistake; he should have
gone TO Idaho and tried the ned sui
phur,
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-30

Mrs. A. p. Jackson, who is visiting
her father and mother, DR.. and Mrs.
Wyatt, at New Providence, was in
the city this morning.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-30

Albert Pardue, from mouth of
Harpeth, Dickson county, is here as
the guest of DIR. G. Nj. Pardue,
Seventh street.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-30

Senator Bate is reported quite i'll
with fever at the Maxwell House.
His condition Is not regarded as
dangerous, but will likely conflne
him for some time
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-30

Mrs. j. c. Bibb and daughter,
Miss Belle, have. returned to their
home at Guthrie, after visiting Mrs.
A. G. Pettus on Madison street.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-30

Miss Mary Newhouse and sister
and Miss Alpha Silvil, of South
GAINESVILLE, are visiting in Erin.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-30

The bucket and mule business
gOeth bravely on, while Second street
is still impossible.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-30

Mrs. Eleanor Collins, of Clinton,
Miss, is i'm the city canvassing for
subscribers TO book of poems writ
ten by her husband, Prof. l.. c. Col
Inns
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-30

Miss Birdie Shackelford has re-
turned from visit to friends at Pal
myra.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-30

WANTED-To hire a good team Of
mules or horses. Apply TO G. +,
Durham, Cave hotel. 20,d2t
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-30

Thos. ii. Elliott, of GAINESVILLE,
says the New Era, came over this
week to register.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-30

Gus Rexinger is mixing around
among his old friends here this morn
ing.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-30

Miss Carrie Atkins has returned
from visit to friends ut Guthrie.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-30

Miss Mary Black left this morning
to visit friends in Palmyra.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-30

III, M, Golibart, route agent of the
Southern Express Company, is in the
city.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-30

The damages to the county Jail by
the recent fire are being repaired.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-30

Rev. A. M. GrOWden has returned
from Dawson Springs.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-30

Magistrates who want blank at
tachments can find them at this oil
fice, well printed on good paper
d&wtf.