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Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-22
A Strawberry Supper.

While the good work of remodel
ing the audience room of the Baptist
church is going on, the young ladies
of the church are anxious to com
plete their own particular work, that
Of fitting up the Sunday-schOol room.
They have been perseveringly work
ing for this object for the past two
years and now wish to secure the
small balance Of money necessary by
giving an ice cream and strawberry
supper on Tuesday night May 12'
The former fetes of this kind given
by these young ladies are sufficient
guarantee of what the public may
expect, and no doubt they will be
literally patronized.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-22
Grnnt Disnnunrnra

What Bell and Edison are to the
telephone and electricity, says the
Pittshurg News, DR., Franklin Miles,
the well known specialist in nervous
diseases, is to the nervous system and
nerve fluid. Among his numerous
discoveries the Restorative Nervine
is undoubtedly one of the greatest.
1t is unsurpassed in nervousness, dys-
pepsia, headache, epilepsy, neuralgia,
backache, melancholy, sleeplessness,
change of life, etc. Free trial bottles
of it may be had of Owen " Moore,
druggists All should read his New
and Startling Facts for the Afflicted, -
n very able, interesting and finely il
Illustrated book. Free to all. 6
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-22

Just think Of it; one billion eight
million of dollars spent during two
years of Harrison's administration
1t amounts to $50 an hour for 900
years. Benton McMillin figured it
in his Boston speech at SIG a minute
for all the time since the Declaration
of independence, $50 for every hour
since the Savior was born into the
world.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-22

We would suggest to Editor Casey
and Lawyer John S. Rhea, of Rus
sellville, that there is an acre of
ground somewhere near Guthrie, that
is not claimed by either State, and is
not regarded as being in the world !;
neither will the devil lay claim to it,
upon which they might meet, shake
hands and shoot, or make up.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-22
Miles Nerve and LIVER Pills,

An important discovery. They act
on the liver, stomach and bowels
through The nerves. a new principle.
They speedily cure biliousness, bad
taste, torpid liver, piles and constipa-
ton. Splendid for men, women and
children. Smallest, mildest, surest.
50 doses for 25 cents. Samples free at
Owen d MOOre's,
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-22
NOTICE.

All persons having watches, clocks
or jewelry for repair leTt over time of
agreement with Thos. Rohner are re-
quested to call between now and
May /, 1891, and redeem the same.
After May |, all articles not redeem
ed will be sold for charges.
Respectfully,
THOMAS RoHNER a. Son.
m. w. f&4- l3-15-l7.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-22

The Kentucky railroads are antici-
pating great prosperity now. Every
candidate in the State takes an oath
before breakfast and closes his prayers
at night with a solemn vow that he
will never travel on a free pass.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-22

Why don't Mr.. Blaine propose to
premier Rudini to give Italy the
great American bulldOZer, Thomas
Bucket Reed, in exchange for the
Malta convicts slain at New Orleans,
and settle the trouble at once?
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-22

In Arkansas the President was
met by Governor Eagle and in Texas
by Governor Hogg. Since he was
treated well by both officials, he is
doubtless convinced that there is
nothing in a namo.-Age Heyald.
We are curious to know how his
mind ran on names at Memphis.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-22

The Nashville Evening Herald has
come out in bright new spring
dress and looks charming. The
Herald is newsy paper and is
getting there steady and fast.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-22

The Vermont maple sugar crop
this year amounts to 100000
pounds, worth to the $500 sapsuck-
ers 81 200, 900, and Senator Edmunds
made the government pay a bounty
of two cents per pound on this sugar
before he would allow the Mckinley
bill to pass.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-22

Brother Yancey has no doubt been
attending the Eliza Jane parties
about Birmingham, which leads
him to remark: at is reported that
when Jacob kissed Rachel he lifted
up his voice and wept. Possibly
Rachel had been eating onions, or
mayhap she was chewing gum"
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-22

The New York Press thinks that
the future Of the Republican party
depends on the education of voters.
1t is the education of voters that is
playing the dickin's with the Re
publican party.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-22

Mr.. Harrison says the Republican
platform must be free ballot; Mr..
Mckinley says it must be high tariff
and clean clothes. Now if these two
gentlemen fail to agree, will Mr..
Blaine step in and settle the question
by reciprocity?
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-22
steckholders Meeting

The annual meeting of the Citi.
zens' Building and Loan Asssocia-
tioa for the election of directors. will
be held at the Office of \. r, Ghol-
son, on Monday, May 4, 1891, at
O'CLOCK p. m.
Il. +. MCCULLoCH,
APRIL, l0td Secretary.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-22
is CENTS PET WEEK.
BRANDON BARKsDALE, PROPS.

Judging from the tone of our Ken.
lucky exchanges, DR.. j. ID. Clardy
will be the next governor of that
State, and he will make a good one.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-22

Bill Mckinley ratified Congress and
tho people with the tariff, but STRAIT.
ton Is knocking the spots out Of the
Mckinley bill with low prices. No
advance, andssome things cheaper,
nj STATIONS. apl3,d
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-22

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castorie-
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-22

The Southern Press Association
met yesterday at Memphis. This
association is composed Of the lead
ing editors Of the South, and after the
meeting was called to order yester-
day morning a resolution to ad
jOurn was unanimously carried and
the whole force went to the races.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-22
Chancery Court.

Chancery court will likely adjourn
Saturday until some time in May.
Judge Webb is compelled TO go
home, hence the adjournment.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-22

McGehee Bros. are agents for the
celebrated Picnic Slippers, best value
on earth for SI.25. 2,19d,sW ,6m
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-22

While Minnesota is one of the most
healthy States in the Union, it is one
of the worst for colds, owing to the
severe winters. Many of the drug
gists there, make it a rule to give their
customers just what they call for; but
when they come back and say it did
no good, they almost invariably recon-
mend Chamberlain's Cough Remedy,
as will be seen by the following from
Messrs. Wells q Shredder, of Sanborn,
Mimi: 1--WE have recommended
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after
other leading cough preparations had
failed to do any good, and always with
the best results. We can always rely
upon that remedy, as it is sure to effect
Il cure. 1t has no equal for children !;
especially in eases Of Group or whoop-
ing cough.o SO cent bottles for sale by
Owen IL Moore.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-22

For SALE.-A good horse for sale
cheap. Apply to Chas. Mauzy.
i,l,dtf.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-22

Politics are Cor is) getting very
warm in Kentucky. DR.. Clardy and
Mr.. Clay are heating the guberna.
torial track hot, making speeches all
over the State and warming'up the
public pulse to a white heat. Clay
charges DR.. Clardy with being a
member of the Alliance, aud the
doctor retaliates by calling Clay a
railroad lobbyist. While these two
gentlemen are fighting each other Il
dark horse will step in and knock the
persimmOn.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-22

A child Of Mr.. John Pears had the
scaId head, and had been under the
treatment ofphysicians without relief.
1t was cured by Chamberlain's Eye
and Skin Ointment and is now well
and all right. w. r.. Miller d Son,
Briscoe, Iowa. % cent boxes for sale
by Owen q Moore,
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-22

For RENT-The cottage on College
st. No. -, now occupied by >. Baer,
will be for reut after April 30. APP
ply to T. ID. Luckett. aprll
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-22

FOR SALE-Two good milch cows
with young calves, $500 each.
l,lS.dit wit. NJ, w. ELDER,
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-22
WHAT PEOPLE TALK ABOUT.

There are three amateur fishermen
in GAINESVILLE who are spending to
day on Red river angling for any
thing from top water to whale
They are j. w. Reese, w. B.
Young and Chas. A. Gossett. Each
man has his part to perform. w. b.
Young gets the bait, j. w. Reese
cOnsults his almanac to see when the
sign is right, and q. A. GOssett looks
after refreshments. They each be-
long to a different church, and what
the term "refreshment' means is a
controverted question which is
usually decided by getting some
thing, some special brand, that they
all like. j. w. Keesee consulted the
almanac yesterday and saw that by
noon to-day the sign would be in the
mouth, and he forthwith telephoned
Bill Young This gentleman dis
patched a negro to Red river to bait
place. He was armed with about
ten pounds of Limberger cheese,
which he dropped into the river and
made cross mark and spit in it for
luck. Fish are just swarming around
the cheese today, and with Charlie
Gossetts refreshments the party ex-
poets to have a great day of it.
They tried to slip off without letting
the LEAF-CHRONICLE know any
thing about it, but that can't be did.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-22

The Hopkinsville New Era don't
like the way the management of the
cemetery over there is running
that necessary institution. 1t
charges that the gates are kept
locked to keep out people, but hogs
are allowed to roam over the grounds
with impunity. They always were
curious about some things in Hop.
kinsVille.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-22

A few more of those 20 cent april
cots left, at Adams d Nebletls.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-22
for Infants and Children.

"castoria is 80 well adapted to children that
recommend itas superior TO any prescription
known to me" II, A. ARCHER, NJ. D.,
Iii So oxford St., Brooklyn, NY.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-22

Castoria cures Collie, Constipation,
Sour Stomach, Diarrhoea, Eructation,
Kills Worms, gives sleep, and promotes dl
gestion,
Without injurious medication.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-03
Sympathy with Suffering.

Unless there be some sympathy with
suffering, there will be nothing done
for its relief, and the ties of human
brotherhood will be quickly sundered.
If it is a blessing that we are unable to
feel the full force of another's sorrow,
it is no less blessing that we have the
capacity of feeling part of it. And
this capacity usually needs development
rather than restraint. For few who
may grieve unwarrantably for their
fancied insensibility there are multi
tudes who are sadly deficient in sympa-
thy and never grieve at all about it. 1t
should never be forgotten that all social
happiness, all mutual benefactions and
all true benevolence are founded on the
presence of sympathy. Were it not for
this, we should all be miserable and
misery-giving egoists.-N. Y. Ledger.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-03
The swiss Guards Mistake.

Masquerading is allowed during car
nival time in certain Italian towns be-
tween sunset and sunrise, but not during
business hours of the day. Cardinal
Mazella being lately at Pisa, and having
an official visit to pay to some dignitary
who lived close to his hotel, set out on
foot in his scarlet robe and beretta. A
policeman, unaccustomed to see a prince
of the church unattended and walking
in the street. stopped his eminence and
severely informed him that it was for
hidden to go about 'disguised'' in broad
daylight. He had taken the cardinal for
a hummer. This was better, however,
than what happened to cardinal at the
last ecumenical council, when . great
crowd of bishops were pressing into st.
Peters, so that the Swiss guards could
not keep a way clear for the pope and
his suite. One of these men, impatient
at being showed about, lifted the stock
of his halbert, and ramming it behind
him hit a cardinal in the pit of the storl-
ach. A moan from his eminence caused
the guard to look round, upon which he
humbly excused himself on the ground
that he thought he was hitting bishop.
Pail Mall Budget
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-03

its unwieldy body in futile attempts to
seize its adversary, Volney Beckner
plunged his weapon again AID again
into its belly in vain endeavor to
reach its vitals.
A fearful sight now presented Itself
to the horror-stricken spectators On
board the vessel. The sea, dashed into
foam by the frenzied contortions OF
the monster, was flecked with blood.
They dared no longer fire, lest they
should nit the youthful combatant,
whose heroism they admired and for
whose fate they feared. 1t was soon
evident to all that the boys strength was
not sufficient to enable him to infiict
mortal wound. He became, apparent
ly, convinced of this himself; for, re-
luctantly relinquishing the deadly
strife, he endeavored to regain the
ship.
Now, all was eagerness and haste on
board. Ropes, life-belts and hen-coops
were hurriedly thrown overheard, and
the firing was recommended. 1t was
evident that the ropes were the only
real means of safety available; for, as
is sadly too common at sea, it would
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-03
THE ROY PLUNGED INTO THE SEA.

est of them dared not share his peril,
but they, with the passengers, began a
brisk fire upon the cruel monster of the
deep. Sailors, however, are proverbially
bad marksmen. 1t may be the shark
was aware of this. Certainly he con-
tinued on his course until he had al
most reached his intended victim.
1t was an awful moment of suspense.
The agonized planter was upon the
deck, offering incredible rewards to any
who would rescue his daughter from
her imminent peril Mems faces were
blanched with fear; their hearts stood
still with dread.
Then it was that Volney Beckner,
seeing his fathers danger, did that which
brave, strong men had not the courage
to dare to undertake. Selling a well
sharpened knife, the hoy plunged into
the sea to his fathers rescue. Diving
beneath the shark, he, with Skill,
steadiness and resolution thrust his
weapon into the monster. Writing
with agony, the voracious creature
at once abandoned it's intended prey
and turned with fury upon its youthful
.assailant. who, nothing daunted by the
formidable appearance of his terrible
foe, continued the unequal strife
Whilst the brute twisted and turned
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-03
The Servant Question.

1t is a curious fact that there is moth
ing which is so wholly unanimous as the
desire that other peoples daughters
should be cooks and chamberlnaids.
We never think of it as thing desira-
BILE, or perhaps supposable, for our own;
and this fact seems to damage most Of
our arguments for others. Artemus
Ward was willing to send his wife's re-
lations to the war, but we are not in
clined to contribute even these to the
kitchen, for we should hold, rightfully,
that it was ''meilial service" Now if
we draw the line at mental service for
ourselves and our relatives, why
should We speak severely of those
who draw the line at just that point for
themselves and their own relatives?
The whole difficulty of this much-vexed
question seems to lie precisely there.
T. w. Higginson, in Harper's Bazaar.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-03

have been impossible to clear and
launch the boats in time to effect a res
cue. One of them had been utilized as
shelter for the COW, and the other
was encountered with lumber. For
some time, the motion of the waves and
the necessity of keeping away from
the yawning jaws of the enraged shark
prevented the swimmers from availing
themselves of these means of escape.
1t was only after repeated efforts that
father and son succeeded each in grasp
ing one of the numerous ropes that
were thrown out. All on board lent
their assistance, and the two were soon
above the water, suspended in mid air.
Their rescue seemed to be certain.
1t was now that the awful tragedy
occurred. The wounded fish, with the
cunning peculiar to its bloodthirsty
race, perceived that it's assailant was
on the point of escape. A moment
more and it's plans of revenge would be
frustrated With tremendous effort
the shark almost threw itself out of the
water, and catching between its horrid
serrated rows of teeth the unfortunate
boy, as he chung to the rope, it jerked
it's victim under the surface of the wa
ter and he was seen no more.
At this agonizinG spectacle a cry of
horror burst from the appalled, spccta-
tors. Strong men tainted. Some, how
ever, preserved sufficient presence of
mind to render aid to the unhappy ia
Their, who safely regained the deck with
the child who had been the innocent
cause of the catastrophe.
1t would afford me pleasure to be
able to record the capture of the muir
derous shark, the recovery of the mutt
lated remains and their decent burial
at sea. But one must be true to ones
facts. The monster, gorged with its
meal, sank slowly into the depths, and
the saddened crew, as good old John
Bunyan would have said, saw it no
more.
Thus persisted the heroic boy, Volney
Beckner, at the early age of twelve
years; and, poor and unknown as he
was, he leaves behind him nobler
name than many titled leader who
has sought the bubble, reputation, at
the lannon's mouth. Short as was his
life, it was sufficiently long to enable
him to leave behind him touching
illustration of intrepidity, courage and
| filial affection which has seldom been
surpassed, and to offer noble example
| to the young of all ages.
HE dying, left behind name,
| Great though unchronicled by fame"
Rev. C. n. Barham, in n. Y. Ledger
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-03

bis fathers steps. lie was StrOnS, acU-
i've and robust in body, with mental
qualities corresponding thereto; and,
as child, displayed such determined
courage and resolution. that the captain
Of the vessel on which his father served
was wont to p.Sr.t him out as a model
20 other boys, remarking: IF this boy
continues to display the same courage
and good conduct, doubt not that in
zine he will obtain a post superior to
my own"
The year was 1860; the season, sia-
sumn; the day, Sunday.
Volney Beckner, then twelve years
DID, was at sea with his father. The
vessel was bound from Port-au-Prince,
in the notorious West Indian islands of
st. Domingo, to France. 1t carried
passengers as well as cargo. Among
The former was wealthy American
planter, who, with his infant daughter,
was making a voyage to Europe. After
a few days of sea-sickness the child
found her 'sea legs" and frequently
ran about the deck, amusing the sail
ors, with whom missy" speedily be-
came a favorite with her infant prattle.
1t was early evening; the ship lay al
most becalmed; the ocean shone like
FURNISHED gold. The little American
girl, with her nurse, came on deck.
Suddenly the child sprang forward, ran
to the head of the vessel and in a mo-
ment, fell overheard. The sailor, the
elder Beckner, witnessed the accident
and, with the quicllness of thought,
plunged into the sea to her rescue.
With few sturdy strokes he reached
the child's side and, selling her, was
about to make his way back to the ship
when to his horror he perceived the
black fin of shark above the water.
His shipmates, too, saw his danger.
They did what they could The bold
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-03
HIS WEAK SPOT.
How a Knowing Drummer Won Fifty
Dollar Wager.

DOiidE "dStTs
One evening four or five drummers
and agents who had been working
Quincy, ILL.,, to no purpose were discuss
ing their ill luck in the office of the
hotel, when one observed:
There's an old shad down here in a
hardware store who makes me tired.
This is about the fifteenth time I've
tried for an order, and it's no GO"
"Old chap with big nose on him?"
queried one of the others.
Yes"
Ordered me out doors, confound
him.
'And he told me- said third, ''that
he never bought of an agent, trusted
stranger, or got caught ON any mans
game"
That's old Blank to a dot" put in
the landlord. Hes as sharp as he is
stingy."
Considerable more was said in the
same strain, but by and by man who
had registered from Chicago put in:
''Boys, it's all in understanding human
nature. Bet you fifty dollars even up
that l can get ten dollars out of him in
fifteen minutes, and that without value
received or signing my name to paper"
His money was covered instantly, and
next morning he took one of the crowd
down to the store, introduced himself,
and said:
"Mr. Blank, the governor of this state
gave me your name as prominent
resident of this neighborhood. Our
house is publishing county histories of
Illinois. Every subscriber at twenty
five dollars has full-paged portrait
and two pages of reading matter.
shall take only five in this cityA and
you being the most prominent resident
have called upon you first"
Well, sir, in just twelve minutes he
had old Blanks order for book and
ten dollars paid down as guarantee
that he would take It. He had hit him
in his weak spot, and our money fell
into his pocket with thud which could
be heard clear across the hotel Office. -
| n, \, Sun
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-03
TIE SONS OF TOLL.

There's q grand majestic army
Sweeping onward evermore
From Atantic's rugged borders
To Pacific's golden shore.
Not with crash Of martial music,
Roll of drums or cannons' roar,
Want, nor woe, nor aesolation
Mark their march from shore to shore.
On from state to state advancing,
Laying mighty forests low,
lighting up the mountain gorges
With the locomotives glow,
Spanning many rushing torrent
With the shining bands Of STEEL
Crushing natures desolatiou
With it's mighty iron heel.
Do we bow to wealth and station
And ignore the sons of toll?
Are they not nations builders,
They who labor delve and moilf
Threadbare coat and uncouth manners
May be clothe wealth untold,
AS in natures rudest cavcrns
Lies enshrined the purest gold.
For the heritage of nations
Is the generous, yielding soil,
And the sOvereigns of creation
Are the swart-browed sons Of toll.
Princes guide the shining plowshare.
Strike the anvil, work the mine,
Brawny hand and sturdy muscle
Are the birthright of the line.
Let each toiler in the vineyard,
And each worker in the mine,
Bear upon their lives the impress
OF a heritage divine.
Then adown the coming ages
Let the anthem ever ring:
Honor to the sons of labor
They are princes, they are kings.
Lizzie c. Hardy, in Western Rural.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-03
Very Strict.

In the government of large school it
is necessary to have strict rules, and
abide by them.
"Thomas," said the teacher, 81 saw
you laughing just now. What were you
laughing at?"
81 was just thinking about some
thing"
But you have no right to be think.
ing during schoo!-hours. Don't let it
happen again Youths Compel Oh