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Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22
LEXINeroN,s DILEMMA.
Where is She to Get the Money to Pay
Her DahLs2

LEXINGTON, KY, Dec 22.-The finan-
cial crisis that overlook Lexington a few
months ago, whereby she was unable to
pay her en- 'nloyes, was partially stayed
by the pubic spiritedness of Professor
Wilbur r. Smith, by lending to tho city
a sum sufficient to liquidate number of
its accounts. Since then the regular re-
ceipts have very nearly kept the city
government going until the end of last
month. There was not enough money,
however, to pay the December accounts
In fact, there is quite sum still due
and unpaid on the accounts for Novem-
ber, and when the December accounts
are made out there will be $4,000 or
$14, 200 more to be provided for. A large
part of these dues are to officials, teach
ers, policemen, members Of the fire de-
partment and others who are dependent
upon the city for their living. The
banks are not willing to lend the city
any more money, as she already owes
them some $4,000, With the taxes
about all collected, and the refusal of
the banks to lend the city any mole
money, the condition of things that stare
the city council in the face is very seri-
GUS indeed The question is, where is
the money to come from2
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22
FIFTEEN CENTS A WEEK
LExNGTON's MORALS.
The Bar Uniting with tho Pulpit in the
Crusade Against Vice.

Crusade Against Vice.
LOUISVILLE, Dec. 22.-The following
was received from Lexington Sunday
night:
This afternoon there was a large
crowd in attendance at the Main Street
Christian church to hear the pastor,
Rev. r. T. Matthews, deliver his first
address on the morals of Lexington
The meeting was for men only. The rev.
erend speaker pitched into the iniquities
of the city without gloves. He was in
favor Of closing all the saloons ON Sun
day as prescribed by law, and for closing
every bawdy house in the city
Tomorrow evening, at s o'clock, Hon.
G. j. Bronston, commonwealth attor-
ney here, will deliver an address on the
Morals of Lexington. Over 1900 in
vitations have been issued, and the
opera house will be, no doubt, crowded
to overflowing,
The moral wave which has been stir
ring Lexington from center to circum-
ference for the past few weeks has at
tracted much attention throughout the
state. Heretl fore, with but one excep-
ton. the speeches which have been de-
hvered have been from the clergy, and
it is with no little pleasure that our peo-
pie see such a man as Mr. Bronston
championing the cause of the ministers.
He is one Of the most brilliant orators
in the state, and possesses a dash and in
trepidity that is quite refreshing, Hav-
ing been prosecuting attorney for this
judicial district for the past ten or
twelve years, he is no doubt better pre-
pared to speak ON the subject that is
now touching the public mind than any
man in the district, and his utterances
will no doubt be read with much inter
est by the people throughout the state.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22
NEWS IN BRIEF.
A Condensation of Interesting Items on
Various Subjects.

A Condensation of Interesting Items on
Various Subjects.
Colored people are focking to Okla
homa
Fire destroyed half dozen business
rooms in Leipsic, O., Sunday,
Catherine Rogers, well known act
ress, died in New York Sunday.
The American Federation of Labor has
declared boycott ON Milwaukee beer.
At Evansville, Ind, August Joest sui
cided by hanging Love He was a native
of France,
Carl f. johnson, an insane Chicago
varnisher, jumped from fifth story and
was killed.
Near Mansfield, o., burglars bound and
gagged Miss Phoebe klise, an elderly
lady, and ransacked the house.
1t is said in London that Minister lin
coin is about to resign. Nothing definite
can be learned in Washington.
Major General P. b. Conner, the first
Gentle in salt Lake City, Utah, was
buried Sunday with great honors.
At Sherwood, Ind, Conductor BENZ
+. Anderson, of Charleston, Ills, was
killed while attempting to couple a train.
At Cheyenne, Wy, Sam Hill and John
Hopkins quarreled and fought duel ut
fifty PAGES. At the second round Hopkins
was killed.
Recent serious losses by fire in st.
Louis win cause an increase in the rate
of insurance, and the possible retirement
Of several companies
Following his custom Of the past five
years General r. 4. Alger viii give 20
COO deserving newsboys, of Detroit, each a
Christmas git. in the shape Of brand
new suit Of clothes and an oyercoat. The
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22
Our Legation In No Danger.

WASHINGTON, Dec 22.-There is no
truth in the report that the cipher dis
patch, recently received by the state de-
partment from Minister Egan, showed
the legation in Santiago to be in inn
mediate danger from Chilian mob.
The cable was received Dec. II. It re-
lated to the refugees who were sheltered
in legation, but there was no apprehen-
sion of personal violence. The refugees
win not be delivered to the Chilian au-
thorities unless their safety is assured.
There has been Instructions from the
state department to Minister Egan from
the beginning and there will be no
change of policy.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22

PARIS, Dec 29.-The foreign Office IS
drafting treaty of commerce between
the United States and France Mr.
Reid, the American minister, who in
tended to leave Paris Saturday for N
extensive absence, has postponed his
departure with the view of expediting
the treaty negotiations. Minister Pa, :
notes sailing for New York Saturday
was fastened by the same cause. n
the best informed circles it is expected
that an important announcement on the
subject will soon be published. the
matter will be carried ON very quickly
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22
AN UNRULY MONSTER.
The Last Big Gas Well Drilled Near
MunCie, Indiana.

MUNCIE, Dec. 22.-What promises to
be the strongest gas well in the Indiana
belt was developed for the Central Co
operative Gas company last week. AT
the time of drilling the well the Trenton
rock was extremely solid and but little
gas was foHnd. Sixty quarts OF nitro
glycerine W exploded in the hole, since
when the gao pressure has been increas-
ing until il has done much damage, and
the owners are afraid it will reach a
pressure ilnuDssible to handle Saturday
section c. steel pipes, warranted to
stand 400 pounds pressure, was burst and
twisted like slaws and hurled from the
trench four feet under the frozen
ground. This was repaired since when
the second and third explosion has oc-
CURED in the same manner. The last
explosion blew the pipe and frozen dirt
high in the ,ir, and the roaring gas bad
ly frightened many residents throughout
the city. This well is the last drilled of
over one hQrdred in this, Center town
ship, Delaware county.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22

redu ana Dened1cuon pronounced, rne
vice president committed the body to the
sergeant-at-arms and the committee,
who followed the casket as it was borne
out of the chamber, the president and
distinguished assemblage remaining
standing meanwhile. The senate then
dispersed and the chamber was soon
empty.
Mrs. President Harrison, Mrs. Morton,
the Misses Morton, Mrs. Senator Stan
ford and Mrs Lieutenant Parker, of the
navy, were in the cabinet gallery during
the funeral services.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22

WASHINGTON, Dec. GA belief pre-
walls among some prominent Kansas Re-
publicans here that Governor Humphrey
will succeed Senator Plumb A protest,
it is said, will be made by certain strong
element in the Republican party of Kan
sas against the appointment of ex-Sena-
tor Ingalls, to fill the vacancy, and since
Governor Humphrey wants the place
himself, and it is believed that he will
take advantage of the situation and re-
sign, after which the lieutenant gov
ernor, who will succeed to the chief ex-
ecutiyes chair, will appoint ex-Governor
Humphrey. The latter was elected at
the time legislature was chosen which
refused reelection to Mr. Ingalls,, and
it is said Governor Humphrey will not
want to do what the legislature elected
on his own ticket refused to do, elect
ingalls,. There is no doubt a straight
Republican will succeed the dead SEN
atOr
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22
Valuable Mine Sold.

HELENA, Mon, Dec. 22.--After nego-
tiations which extended nearly three
years, the property known as the Spratt
Sapphire ground ON the Missouri river,
twelve miles from Helena, has changed
hands. 1t now belongs 10 the Sapphire
g. Ruby companyof Montana, a corpora
ton which has among its directors and
stockholders someof the most prominent
men in Egypt The price agreed Oh is
$4,000 900, one-half Of which is to be
in cash and the balance in fully paid up
shares. The plans of the company are
matured and active operations will com.
mence within sixty days. Both gold
and gems ii be mined.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22
Crnshed MhiIe stenlinr a Ride.

HoPKNsvILE, KY, Dec 22.-Andy
Trice, colored boy, whose home was at
Pembroke, was stealing a ride on the
fast line that passed here, when, in at
tempting to jump from the train at
Pembroke, while it was running at high
speed, he was thrown upon his head and
instantly killed His body was fearfully
crushed and his brains scattered all along
the track
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22
FATAL sEoOTINa AFFRAY.
Dne Man KILLED and Another Wounded
by Kentucky Neighbor.

One Man KILLED 'and Another Wounded
by Kentucky Neighbor.
H0PKINsvILLE, KY, Dec, 22.-George
and james Dunn and Ben Davis, resii-
ing west Of this city, just in Trigg
county, became involved in quarrel
over some private matters Saturday,
when james Dunn was shot and instant
ly killed by Davis, who also shot and fa-
tally wounded George Dunn. The
Dunns had gone 10 Davis's house and
raised the trouble. Davis surrendered
himself to officers Of the law. and gave
bond for his appearance at his trial. He
claims 10 have acted in self-defense.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22
HALF MILLION FROM AOEY.



BRrDGEPoRT, Conn, Dec. 22.-Henry
Sanford has at last been interviewed.
He would not say much, but gave out
the following for publication:
"John Hoey has made restitution to
the Adams Express company to the
amount Of half a million. This includes
the residence corner of Twenty-second
street, New York, and the Hollywood
property in New Jersey, which was in
Mrs Hoey's name. There are heavy
mortgages on the Hollywood property,
but after they are lifted the entire trans
fer will net the Adams express company
about $5O0OOO. This is not all lIoey
owes the co npany, but it's all we could
get out of him. AS for Mr. Spooner
expect to hear either from him or his
attorney in few days"
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22
SHOT IN THE BACK.


MHLERsBuRG, o., Dec. 22.-News
gives an account of a horrible shooting,
near Bloomfield, nine miles south of
here. 1t appears that there has been
trouble bet geen two families named
Graham anu Henderson oyera line fence,
and Saturday evening the matter caI j
up in some ray, when a son of Robert
Graham shot Henderson in the back
Henderson cannot recover. A messenger
here to see an attorney in the interest of
Graham says he left shortly after the
shooting, and could not give the particu-
lars, as he was badly scared.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22
A Gas Company Knocked out.

NEW CASTLE, Ind, Dec. 22-The suit
of the Consumers Gas Trust company.
of indianapolis, against the Madison
county farmers who tore up quantity
of pipe line they had laid along high
way last August, in which the company
sought to recover 1927, 900 damages, was
decided in faver of the defendants late
Saturday evening
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22
LOOKS LIKE WAR.
Good Prospects Just Now Of
Scrimmage With Chilli.
All Available Vessels Being Char.
tered by Uncle Sam,
Who Has Become Dreadfully
Tired of Chili's Course.

Unless the HOt-Hoaded South Americans
Soon Come to Our Terms she VIII
Undoubtedly Discover That the Game
of Blur win No Longer work with Us.
The London Times Lies written by
Woman.
SAN Francisco, Dec. 90. From in
formation gained here it looks as though
the reports sent out from Washington of
preparations for war with Chill were
true.
option on a Powerful Vessel.
Admiral Brown has secured an option
on the new and powerful tug Fearless,
Just finished at the Union iron works.
She has a speed of sixteen knots rer
hour for fifty days If purchased by the
government she will be supplied with
two 5-inch guns and secondary battery
of four six-pounders and four torpedo
tubes. She is swifter than any Chiian
torpedo cruiser, and far more powerful.
Four of Spreckels' Big Steamers.
Admiral Brown also secured options
on four Of Spreckels' big steamers, the
Healandia, australia, Mariposa and Ala
media, to be used for transport services.
The Zealandia can be ready at ten hours
notice and all the others inside of three
weeks
The coast defense vessel Monterey can
be made ready in three days after her
armor plate is received.
or for Valparaiso.
Admiral Brown received orders Sun
day and the cruiser San Francisco W \
get down from Mare Island at once auJ
will probably sail on Wednesday for
Valparaiso.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22
Another Times Story.

LONDON, Dec. 22--A dispatch from
Santiago TO The Times says that in con-
sequence Of the delay in the trial Of the
persons concerHei ia Inc Baltimore in
cidant, the Chiian congress viii shortly
pass measures providing for public
trials in place Of the old secret Spanish
system Of procedure
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22
"Tbe Boy Preacher" Called.

ST. PAUL, Dec. 22.-The Christian
church Of ST. Paul has extended a call
TO Rev. Z. r. Edwards, of Brooklyn,
known as "the boy preacher" He has
accepted and viii come 10 St Paul in
two weeks
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22

Madison Morton, the veteran dramat-
list, in London.
lie was siyty-nine
The Duke of Devonshire Is dead after
long Illness. His successor in the peeragc
Il Marquis Of Harrington.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22
Pa, nenr1r fer smnrrlInr.

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 22. The sum Of
$40, 600 has been paid into the treasury
department by the firm Of Neubergsr
Reiss & Company, members Of which
were indicted for srnuggtTng.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22

NYAcK, N. Y, Dec. 22.--The large
iivgstook buildings of James Murphy.
near Congers, were destroyed by fire.
Twelve valuable horses and many choice
cattle were burned to death. The loaa
Il about $4,000.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22
Mrs. Plumb Frustrated.

EMPoRIA, Kan, Dec. %. - Mrs,
Plumb, the wife of Senator Plumb, is
prostrated with grief at the death of her
husband
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22
Tho pictnre of Hea1th.

NEW York, Dec. Eek President
and Mrs Cleveland attended services q
the Presbyterian church in Lakewood,
N. Y, Sunday. Mrs. Cleveland looked
the picture cf health.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22
-Four of Spreckels' Big steamer,
WRITTEN BY A WOMAN.
Those Lying stories Printed in the Lon
don Times.

don Times
CHICAGO, Dec 90. A Valparaiso dia.
patch to The Tribune says
1t now appears that great numbers
of letters which have appeared in he
London Times displaying so BIZ
tone toward the United State.
ment and its representatives yJtt
ten by a woman and not by the bon
Thompson, Their real author Il
was Lady Jordan, wife of Deputy ,u
dan, at Santiago, and they were 10.
warded to Lisbon, whence the We're
sent to The Times, and yet during all
that time Thompson was claiming tn Y
were his effusions.
A few days ago the British minister,
Mr.. Kennedy, received a business y IL
from Mr., Egan This reaching Tho =
sons ears he wrote a letter to d.
Kennedy inquiring what right Mr. d.. Il
had to visit him, and by what light 20
was permitted to enter British legation.
Mr.. Kennel sent a reply to this impu-
dent letter asking in no measured ten ms
what right Thompson had to designate
the British legations visitors. There
upon Thompson promptly apologized for
MS lmpudence.
A Message from Blaine.
A message was received by the Chilian
government Sunday in which it was stat
ed that Mr.. Blaine has assured Minister
Pedro Montt that after a complete in
vestigation of all matters in dispute be-
tween the two countries he was conf
dent an able conclusion could be arrived
at.
Several prominent Chilians here, in
speaking Of Minister Months response to
President Harrison's message, say it was
couched in somewhat undiplomatic Ian
guage, but that-in substance it was cor
rect
1t is probable a new cabinet will be
formed after Months Inauguration, Dec.
26, when a more diplomatic note will re-
place Matta's dispatch.
The question Of refugees in the Amer
ican legation, with few exceptions, can
not be considered by the ministers. The
status of refugees must be determined
by legal tribunals under Indictment Of
congress.
Tho cruiser Esmeralda will represent
Chill in the great naval display in New
York in 1903.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22
Biogrnphical.

Senator Plumb was born in Delaware
county, O., Oct IL, 1887 so that he was in
his fifty-fourth year at the time of his
death. He was not a college gradual,
but left the common schools for the
printers case andin pursuance ofhis vOca-
ton as a journeyman printer, in 1856, in
the bloody days of the historic and newly
organized territory of Kansas, walked
into that territory, and with the vigor and
indefatigahe energy which has through
out his life been his chief characteristic,
the young man plunged at once into the
thick of hot political strife which was
then waging over the slavery question.
He at once went to the front, and was
chosen a member Of the Leavenworth con
stitutional convention of 1859. He was
admitted to the bar in 1861, when the
place of his adoption became state Of
the union; served in the legislature in
1869, was chairman of the judiciary com
mittee, and subsequently reporter of the
supreme court
When the war broke out he entered the
army as second lieutenant in the Eleventh
Kansas infantry, and served successively
as captain, major and lieutenant colonel
of that regiment, and was commissioned
a colonel of the same regiment in August,
1862.
After the war Mr.. Plumb returned to
Kansas, was elected member and speaker
of the Kansas house of representatives
and in 1876 was chosen United States
senator to succeed James NJ, Harvey, Re
publican He took his seat in 1877, and
has represented his state as asenator ever
since that time. His term of Office would
have expired March 3, 1895.
He is on record as having opposed and
voted against the Mckinley bill, although
true Republican He was power in
the senate and was very popular with all
who LnniN him
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22
SENATOR PLUMB
Suddenly Stricken Down, a
Victim of ApOplexy.
He Lingers but a Few Moments
After the Stroke.

He Had Been Complaining for Some
Might Expect--W Washington Shocked by
the Occurrence-On Record as oppos-
ing the Mckinley BiI--WhO II Sue
ceed Him?
WASHINGTON, Dec, 22.-United States
Senator Preston b. Plumb, of Kansas,
died at noon Sunday at his rooms ON
Fourteen street. above F. The cause of
death was apoplexy, and the senator's
death was very sudden, He had been
complaining of his eyes and pains in the
head for some time, and was advised by
Washington and Philadelphia physicians
that he might expect a stroke of apo
plexy at any time Saturday night he
remained up until o'clock at his CORE
spondence.
AT II o'clock Sunday morning DR.
Males called and found the senator
asleep He was awakened and vomited
freely. He complained OF severe pains
in the head. He was out of bed only a
few moments, and when he returned to
his couch he passed away.
Mrs. Plumb, who is at EmpOria, Kan,
was notified, and ordered that the body
be not embaimed as the senator had a
stroke several years ago and remained
unconscious for several hours. The
body had already been embalmed when
her message came, but not before i'll
doubt of death was removed. The re-
mains will be shipped to Kansas for in
terment.
Senator Plumb's sudden death was a
great shock to the people of Washing
ton, as he was known and liked by all.
Ex-senator ingalls, is mentioned as a
probable successor of the dead senator
Senator Plumb's physician declares
the cause of the senator's sudden demise
to have beel a clear case of oyerwork.
The senator had planned vacation and
was preparing to take it when he died.
Monday morning the remains were
taken to the senate chamber where they
lay in state. The casket was covered
with flowers
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-05-01

WAsHINGToN, April 23 -Orig;nal, iona
than NJ. Anrraham, Oliver Cary; increase,
George W. Mason, John Carroll, Dexter |.
Brown, George II, Pierce, Robert H. Lathe,
Alfred Taylor reissue, Eben Grant.
WASHINGTON, April 23 Original in
valid, Patrick Mulrany, John McCue, SAN
ue Whiting, George W. Richards, James
r. Tillotson, Charles Arlington, Arthur
McGee, William +. Perbem, William jew
EFT, Orrin +. Hayes; increase, Samuel NJ.
Ladd, Marvin Cook, Elijah Rood: relssued,
Alonzo Jones; reissue and increase, Joseph
ST. Peter; original, widows, etc. Margaret,
widow OF Patrick Ford, Sidney d., father
OF Albert Butler
WASHINGTON, April 26,-Original, in
valid, John B. Crowley; increase, James
Law, William Jones, William A. Loomls
reissue Harvey Barton; original, widows,
etc. Joseph A., father of Eugene Freder
ick, Peter Ladnm, father of Peter Ladam.
WAsmNGToN, April %. Invalid, Joi
NJ. Rutter, Gilbert Gonyan, Sias fl. Shum-
way, John Austin, Ira T.. &. Bickford
George H. Christmas, William Bashaw
Thomas Sunnett Thomas Brattou, Lev
Rumrill; additional, Silas II. Shumway
, Ira r, Bickford.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-05-01
FRANKLIN COUNTY COURT.
Hoyt Hammond Divorce Cuso OF
Kelley vs. Kelley Disposed Of.


The testimony in the case of IIoyt VS..
Hammond was concluded on Friday after
noon after occupying four days in its intro
duction. The court assembled on Saturday
morning for tho transaction Of business,
whom it appeared that Juryman Taylor was
seriously Ill With pneumonia which induced
the court to postpone tho arguments until
Wednesday next.
After hearing the divorce case Of Ellen
NJ. Kelley vs.. Barney +. Kelly, divorces
was granted the petitioner on the
grounds that the pettionee was Of sufficient
ability to support her, but refused to do SO.
Alimony and the custody of the child was
given Mrs Kelley Our sheriff is thus left
a single man and the Jail boarding depart
ment is in charge of MIR. and Mrs Draper
of Sheldon, our popular deputy sheriff.
Tie new docket was called and - new
entries disposed o' The death Of the Ia
nent4d late Cuof Justice Royce was an
nounced by Mr.. Brown, the states attor-
ney. whereupou the court adjourned
ns mark of respect until the 29th iust.