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Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-11
Got Away with Sa, 200.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Nov. 11.-Some
time on Friday night Paymaster Major
c. G. Snifin was robbed at Fort Clark
of $4,000. The money, in sacks, was
placed in one of the cells of the guard
house. AS the doors were not tampelsl
with, it is supposed that a long poe.
with a hook at the end, was thruGt
through the grated window and one of
the sacks drawn up and rihed Two di =
charged soldiers, who left Fort Cla-'.
for San Antonio on Sunday night, wcr,
suspected of the theft, and one of thelu.
John j. Sullivan, was arrested. A
board of officers are investigating the
case
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-11
ENGINEERING AND PRINTING.
The superintendent of the Washington
Rureau Makes His Annual Report

The Superintendent of the Washington
Bureau Makes His Annual Report.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11.-Captain Will
lam NJ Meredith, superintendent Of the
bureau of engraving and printing, has
submitted his annual report to the secre-
tary of the treasury, in which he says
that during the past year the delivery of
securities, stamps, and miscellaneous
work was the largest of any year during
the fourteen years the bureau has been
in existence.
The delivery of United States notes,
treasury notes, gold and silver certifi-
Gates aggregated face value of $685.
965 $50, and the revenue and customs
stamps numbered 1900 900. The
change to relief printing of tobacco
stamps resulted in saving Of $157, 600
per annum. The expenditures during
the year were 81, ,265, 1858, and machinery
of the value Of 1000 was added to the
plant.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-11
BIG FIRE IN PHILADELPHIA.
Lippincott, johnson g. Company's Loss
win Be &25O.OOO.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 11.-About 1
o'clock Tue day morning fire was dis
covered in the large building at 692
Market street, occupied by Lippincott,
Johnson & Company, dealers in woolens
and clothing. The flames spread rapid
ly and, almost before the engines
reached the scene the whole building
was in flames from basement to roof
The origin Of the fire is unknown, but
the general supposition is that it origin
ated from gas escaping from leakv
main in the streets, or a service pipe in
the store. tho gas being ignited by COM
ing in contac with the fire in the heater
in the basement.
Lippincott, johnson g Company car
ried a full stock of goods, and the dam
age to the building and contents IS
roughly estimated at $250,000.
Adjoining 692 Market street was tho
dry goods house of Williams, Yerkes &
Company, and the LnlWare house of
Graham, Emlen e. Passmore. Their
goods were considerably damaged by
water
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-11
Duck Hunters Drowned.

VERNIILLIoN, S. D., Nov. Monday
afternoon, while H. Sibert, John Brink
man and Frod Larson were out on the
river duck hunting, their boat sank with
them where the depth of the water and
the mud made escape difficult Larson
was rescued in time to save his life, but
the other two died soon after being
taken from the water. They We're all
considerably under the influence of
liquor, and the jury returned verdict
of death from chill and the effects of
Gu11pr
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-11
Murder of a Peddler.

WnKEsBARRE, Pa, Nov. 11.-Joseph
Hide, Syrian peddler, who has resided
here for two years or more is missing
and there are suspicious that he is the
victim of foul play His pack was found
by his son Monday on the Susquehanna
river bank near Plymouth. He has been
missing since Friday last. Blood stains
were discovered near where the pack
was found. The theory is that some one
who knew him murdered him for his
money, as he generally cartisd consider
Hhle on his person.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-11
sim Counting inIowa,

DEs MONIES, Nov. 11.-An official
canvass of votes was made Monday by
county boards of supervisors. Returns
are coming in slowly. The register has
heard from about sixty counties of the
ninety-nine. Boies plurality will be be-
tween 5000 and 5000. In the same
counties Sabine, for state superintendent
of instruction, ran 5000 ahead of
Wheeler, Republican, for governor. If
this rate is kept up Sabine will be elect
ed by a small plurality. The other Re-
publican candidates on the state ticket,
Il Is thonpht. cnnnot nnll through.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-11
MILLS AND YODER.


for Sergeant-at-Arms.
WASHINGTON, Nov. x-Congress-
man Yoder, of Ohio, is coming to the
front as the Inning candidate for SER
geant-at-arms of the house. He is here
and has begun his canvass. The place
is worth $4,000 year, has deputy an
several assistants, including the appoint
ment of large police force, and alto
gether it is very desirable place,
Mr.. Yoder so far has no rival of con-
sequence, an since it is rumored that
the Ohio Democratic members are going
to support Mills, of Texas, for speaker,
it looks very much as though combina-
ton would be made of Mills and Yoder,
although the latter's friends as well as
the formers say there will be no combi-
nations with anybody. RepresentatiV,
Tom johnson, of Cleveland, is credited
with being willing to lead the delega-
ton for Mills and is "whooping it up
for Yoder
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-11
Big OIL Land Lease.

WHEELING, Nov. 11.-C. L. Jones, of
Pittsburg, and a number of Butler and
Oil City oil operators have leased 1900
acres near West Liberty, this county,
and will develop the tract for OIL Five
test wells will be pat down in various
parts of the territory. Operators believe
that they will find an extension of the
rich Mcdonald. Pa. oil field.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-11
Two Missing Beauties.

PARKERsBURe, w. Va, Nov IL
Tessia Schoonover, the eighteen-year-
old daughter of Captain Schoonover,
and Fannie Kennedy, the fifteen-year-
old daughter Of Mr.. Kennedy, both
prominent citizens of Belpre, have dis
appeared. Miss Schoonover is hand
some, dark-eyed girl of good size, while
Miss Kennedy is petite and pretty
They are believed to have tired Of
parental restraint, and to have gone to
Cincinnati or Columbus, o. They have
been gone several days, and their
parents, who have been searching in
every direction, have found no clew to
either of thom.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-11
I.awver Shot.

New York, Nov. 11.-George c. Wal
do, a lawyer of this city, who resides in
Brooklyn, was shot in the left breast
in that city by George S. Thomas,
seyenty-fiye years old, the father of his
landlord, while trying to disarm the old
man, who is demented, Waldo is be-
leved 10 be diving,
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-11
Saws 1t Was Love.

ATLANTA, Nov. Ill. b. Craigmiles,
owner and editor of the Blyson City On.
c. Times, is in Jail here charged with
forgery. Sunday night he attempted to
commit suicide with morphine, but
prompt medical assistance saved his life.
Craiginiles says a high-toned young lady,
well known in Atlanta society circles, is
the cause of his troubles, He denies
that he is g,.ilty of the forgery charges,
but says he made an attempt on his life
because the lady would not marry him.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-11
Ohio. Indiana and Illinois Involved.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-THE court of
claims Monday rendered a decision
dismissing the suits of the states of
Indiana, Ohio and Illinois against the
United States to recover the per cen.
fund retained from the proceeds of
sale of the Cumberland Gap road. az
gregating $l500,000. The court held
that the fund in question is not a trus
fund, and that it is barred by the statute
of limitations. An appeal will be taken.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-11
FIFTEEN CENTS A WEEK
A BLACK JURY
Quickly Found Prisoner Guilty o
Murder.

MEMPHIS, Nov. II Robert Davis and
Max Mcgowan became involved in a
fight on Wolf river Monday, which
ended in Davis being killed He struck
Mcgowan with a stick of wood. Ma
gowan thereupon threw a hatchet at
Davis, which struck in his brain behind
the car. A negro jury held an inquest
and gave verdict of murder in the first
degree, and then started to hang Ma
gowan, but were prevented by the coro-
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-11
Metbusbok. the Piano Man. Dead.

NEW YORK, Nov, 11.-Frederich
Methushek, the inventor, whose piano
improvements are in general use all Owe
the world, died at his home in this city
Monday. Although his invention
would have made him enormously rich
had he patented them, he gave them to
the world alld died comparatively poor
man. He was born in the palace at
Mannheim in 1s14, and early developed
great mechanical genius.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-11
More Trouble for the Lottery Men.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Nov. 1.-THE
federal grand jury, in session here Mon
day, returned four indictments against
President Conrad, Vice President John
A. Morris and thirteen other members
of the Louisiana Lottery company.
They are charged with using the mails
to distribute lottery advertisements in
violation of the law. Warrants were
issued for their arrest,
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-11
Bishop Merrill seriously III.

CHICAGO, Nov. 1t.-Bishop Merrill, of
the Methodist church, was taken to
Wesley hospital Monday seriously i'll.
Fears are errertained for his life. An
abscess or tumor has formed in the ab-
dominal regi,a, and difficult surgic
operation viii be necessary to save las
life.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-11
RUTH'S ROCKER
} BE Made of Wood from General

To BE Made of Wood from General
Grants Log Cabin.
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 1.-THE st. Lou
board of furniture trade has secured Sc
eral pieces of wood from the old cabin If
General U. s. Grant, which is now the
property of Justin E. Jay, a lumberman,
of st, Louis county. The board of trade
will give the wood to local furniture
manufacturer, with instructions to make
an exquisite rocker for Mr. and Mrs,
Grover Cleveland's baby. Miss Ruth.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-11
A Wickcd Clergyman.

DUBLIN, Nov. 10.-Rey. Samuel Cot
ION. rector Of Carogh, Kildare. has been
arrested for homicide, for causing a
child's death Ly placing it in an ioe-cold
bath all nlsht K- had charge of the
nruhanage.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-11
Cruiser San Francisco at Acapulco.

ACAPULCO, Mex, Nov. 1.-THE
cruiser San Francisco has arrived here
from Callao, after voyage of eleven
days. The vessel will coal here, and
will probably receive orders from the
navy ueparllneht az washington az 70
are well
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-11
situation in Rio Grande do Sui.
ANOTHER PROVINCE sEcEDEs.

Graorpara Declares Independence-Ba
laia Expected TO Follow.
LONDON, Nov. 11.-A PernambucO
dispatch says the province Of Graorpa-a
has declared its independence, and Bahia
is also expected to secede.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-11
THE COTTON CROP.
UnfaVorable Weather Has Reduced the
Average Yield Considerable.

UntaVOrable Weather Has Reduced the
Average Yield Considerable.
WASHINGTON, Nov, 1.-THE cotton
returns Of the department of agriculture
for November are not favorable for a
high rate of Weld. The lateness of the
crop, the extremes of temperature, the
excess Of rainfall followed by droutb,
causing enfC abled vitality and loss Of
foliage and truit, have been unfavoral e
for q large crop. On the northern
border Of the belt, killing frosts occurred
on the Goth, n some places as early as
the 23d. Wc3t of the Mississippi ther9
has been some improvement during tie
past month. The season has been yer,
Favorable for picking Quality is al
most everywhere reported high, and the
fibre is of good color and unusually free
from trash.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-11
The Average Yield.

The yield, as averaged from the coup-
ty estimates, averages 179 pounds per
acre, distributed by states as follow
Virginia, 151; North Carolina, 11s;
South Carolina, 16O; Georgia, 1876; Flor
ida, 1870; Alabama, 1856; Mississippi, 100;
Louisiana, 200; Texas, 1876; Arkansas
910; Tennessee, $50.
As killing frosts have not yet been
general in the southern and western sec
tions of the belt, it is possible with fav
orable weather following, that current
expectations may be slightly exceeded.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-11
Murdered one Glrl He Loved.

Los LUNAs, N. NJ, Nov. 11.--While
Miss Adele Jarramillo was seated in the
depot here Sunday night waiting for a
train, some one fired bullet through a
window, killing her instantly. 1t is be-
bieved that The tragedy was committed
by Frank Remero, son of Hon. j. p.
Lacido, wealthy Democratic politician
Of Valencia county He was desperately
In love with the young lady, and al
though but eighteen years of age he
asked her TO marry him, but had been
refused. Miss Jarramillo was about six
teen years of age, pretty young lady,
and a member Of the wealthiest Mexi-
can family in central New Mexico.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-11
cheked 70 peath br bad. False Teeth.

LOUISVILLE, Nov. 11.-Thomas Flynn,
aged sixty years, swallowed his false
teeth while at supper, and was choked
10 death before he could be relieved.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-11
The Miantonomah.

The order in the case of the Miana-
tonamah was issued weeks ago. The
Monitor has gone into commission,
which puts the government to consid
able expense to maintain her, so that it
Is in the interest of economy to hasten
her completion and put her in servicea-
BILE condition.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-02-14
Save the Trees.

Garden and Forest has warmly adj
vocated saving the last grove OF giant
sequoias the big tress,n in Tulare
County, California, and both houses Of
Congress have passed unanimously
bill setting apart the grove forever rs
public park. The act secures also
the springs Of streams that flow through
the park, and provide for the preserva-
ton of the timber and natural objects,
for the protection OF the fish and game,
and for the maintenance of the park in
in its natural condition.
Garden ajm Forest now asks why Is
similar reservation should not be made
OF a tract OF the redwood forest in the
Coast Range The trees are so val
liable that they are rapidly falling un-
der the axe. and trees almost as inter-
esting as tine biz trees, and even more
beautiful, viii disappear. 1t hopes,
also. that the committees will report
the Yosemite Park Bill, and undoubt-
cdiy in rcscr,ing these noble tracts
from destruction Congress might be
sure OF universal public approval.
The pubhc interest IN forestry which
has been taithluilyaud iOrcbjy foster
ed by GardeB anil Forest. has arisen
happily in tine to save much that
ought to be saved, but could be saved
only by u strong expression OF opinion.
The great beauty and the universal en-
joyment Of the parks which have been
laid out within recent years have shown
what an immense benefit and delight
a little forethought may secure to cur
children. The reservation OF Niagara,
in New York, and the earnest struggle
for the Adirondack forest, are fruits of
the spirit which has been awakened,
and whether the parks are vast tracts
in the wilderness or breathing spaces
IN the city, the feeling which reserves
them, and which ia turn they develop
aud encourage. is source OF the purest
public pleasure. -HaTpef s Weekly.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-02-14
How They Keep Warm in Montreal.

In Montreal one may buy clothing
not to be had ia the United States;
woollens thick rs boards, hosiery that
wards off the cold as armor resists
missiles, gloves as heavy as shoes, vet
Ioft as kid. fur caps and coats at prices
and ia n variety that interest poor and
rich alike, blanket suits that are more
picturesque than any other masculine
garment worn north of the city of
Mexico. tuques, and moccasins and,
indeed. so many sorts of clothing we
Yankees know very little of (though
many of us need them) that at a glance
we say the MOntrealers are foreigners.
Montreal is the Eayest city on this con-
tineut, aud | have often thought that
the clothing there is largely responsible
for that condition.
A New Yorker disembarking in
Montreal in midwinter finds the place
inhospitably cold, and wonders how, as
well as why. any Que lives there. l
we'll remember standing years ago be-
side a toboggan slide, with my teeth
chattcriug aud my very marrow SLOW
ly concealiag when my attention was
called to the fact that dozen ruddy-
checked, bright-eyed, laughing girls
were grouped in snow that reached
their knees, asked a Canadian lady
how that could be possible, and she
answered with list of the principal
garments those girls were wearing.
Taey hal two pairs Of stockings under
their shoes aud pair OF stockings
over their shoes, with moccasins over
them They had so many wooleu
skirts that mn American girl would not
believe me ii gave the number. They
wore heavy dresses aud buc5sSin jack-
cts aud bIanket suits over all this.
They had mit,eGs over their gloves,
and fur caps over their knitted hoods,
II no longer seemed wonderful that
they should not heed the cold; indeed
il occurred 60 me that their bravery
amid the trrgUrs Of tobng-auing was no
bravery ut all. since a girl buried
deep la the heart OF such "A mass Of
woollens could scarcely expect dam
are il sine fell from steepIn, When
next / appeared out-of-doors too was
swatbed ID flannel. like u Jewel in a
box Of plush and from tha, time out
Montreal seemed what 10 really is, the
merriest of American capitals --JlAtaB
Raip4, ia Jumpers MrJ1eigc.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-02-14
Sheridan's Courteous Care.

To show the care and interest that
Gen Sheridan took in the welfare Of
his command and his attention to the
little details which few general officers
would take The trouble to bother them
selves with. Mr., Evans made note OF
the following: II was riding along
about the middle OF the column one
day, after we had started from Gimp
Supply on the way TO Fort Cobb when
a soldier as | supposed, of the regulars
came up alongside of me and entered
into a conversation. | was a mere boy,
and that fact. perhaps, enlisted his
sympathies. We chatted for quite a
long time, and finally, noticing the
manner IN which my saddie-blanket
WAS folded, he suggested that it wor.d
injure my horse-that he would soon
have a sore back that might be difficult
10 cure under the circumstances we
were compelled to meet. continued
to ride with it folded that way. saying,
rather inditlereutly, That ! knew there
WAS proper way TO fold it. He then
said that if | would dismount, he would
show me that proper way" Accord
ingly, at the Kind suggestion | dis
mounted, he getting of his horse at
the same time, and | stood by and
watched him unsaddle my animal, take
the blanket and fold it ia the regula'
ton manner, then place the saddle back
on the horse. Theu we mounted aud ]
rode on, arriving at headquarters in a
short time. There 1 discovered. 10 my
umazement that my whilom groom Of
an hour before was the Lieutennnt'
General of the army. the famous Gen
Sheridan. / had never seen him be,
fore we met in that cordial way, aud
guess my establishment was plainly
visible on my youthful features. as
gazed with wonder aud admiration
upon him, when | eard the officers
call him Gen. Sheridan and saw them
salute him with the utmost respect
h4HylS Ciu Star.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-02-14

Platinum and silver can each be
drawn into wire many times smaller
than a human hair. The former metal
has been drawn into wire so tine that
twenty-seven OF them twisted together
couid ia,e been inserted into ,uu i,nl-
low VI J, i.iir; that j.. if IA hauln Iut-
ing or aHman-made machine could
be found minute aud precise enough
for sucl delicate undertaking.
Az American recently sent to a Lou
dnu Irieua some gluriou>b cJiored
autumn leaves. Did the Londoner in
bis reply 20 into ecstasies over them as
the fairest products of the dying year?
Not much. What he really said was
inst fhi-. leaves came to hand all
right. old boy. They are quite too
awfully Jolly. don't you know; in fact.
very Burne Jonesy and that sort of
thing, you know. Thanks. very much"
Hale Jenkins of North Wales, Pa.
has in his possession a deed signed by
William Penn conveying $50 acres of
land in Montgomery Township to
Thomas Farman. The great founders
seal is attached. The impression was
made in wax two and half inches in
diameter Lhree-quarters OF an inch
thick. incased in a tin box fastened TO
the parchment by means of cords. The
deed vas made in l1Ol and is in good
condition.
AL the unyeiliug OF the Greeley
statue, Bishop Potter in his cauouicals
proved rather trying to some of the
spectators. That's Depew. said one
msn in the crowd to another, recogniz-
ing "our Chauncey." But who is
the other teiiow ii the gown and red
camp Il don't know, was the reply;
then half musingly, as if he was
irving to place what seemed to him
Oriental reguIit "he must be the
Turkish Consul
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-02-14
TIE LAsr OF HE kmagcss.
France About 10 Tip- on the ktusdom
of Dabpmey.

France has finally decided upon the
conqupsf of Dahomey. The cable des-
patches report that She will soon send
an expedition north 10 AhomelF the
famous town that has heeu the scene
OF 50 manr terrible cuoelfics.
j. the battle hct@4,en the French
and DIan,uryaus hast >pring il j. said
that 1000 of the natives were killed.
The amazons and male soldiers of the
new King Bedazin were driven north
ward into their forests. Bedazin hoped
to capture a large number of the
French forces for the sacrifices cele-
brating his accession to the throne and
in memory of the death OF his father.
He was driven back, however. dis
graced in the eyes of his people. and
he considers it necessary to make a
last desperate effort to defeat the in
vaders and retrieve his fortunes.
He has, therefore. marshaled his
forces of about 5000 women aud
6. 600 male warriors at distance Of
forty miles from the coast, where, at
last accounts, he was collecting pro-
visions and preparing his troops for
another assaultupon the French forces.
Even after he had begun the prepare
tions still sent peaceful messages to
their CO.. mauder and presents to Pres
ident Carrot; but his subterfuges have
not deceived the French and they
have resolved to make an end of his
power and savagerv. They are, there
fore, fitting ont an expedition on the
coast, and intend, as soon as the dry
season sets in. to strike straight for
Abomey.
The route which explorers have fol-
lowed through the dense forests of
that country to the capital is hardly
practicable for military force. The
expedition will probably be compelled
to ascend the Wheme river, east of the
land route. in barges drawn by small
steamers. By this means they will
get within a short distance OF the cap
ilal. and will be able to strike the
country at its very heart. This is the
plan OF attack suggested by Capt. Sep
taus, who was sent north nearly year
ago to ascertain the best route for an
expedition against the capital Of Da-
! honey.
There is no doubt says the N. Y.
Sun, that this means the complete
absorption of Dahomey by France.
Nhe country is rich, but the kings of
Dahomey have for years been so con-
stantIy engaged in war and have
butchered in cold blood so many of
their subjects, compelling also large
number OF their women to lead cell
bate lives as soldiers of the king. that
the population has been diminishing
with remarkable rapidity. When the
| people of this land are free from the
/ tyranny that has ground them down
that picturesque aud, in spite of her
unqueStionable existence in the pres
cut day, almost mythical figure, the
amazon. will disappear. and begin to
1 fade into the realm of legend.