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Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-13

be pitled. With good talk on this
line the speaker closed his address
amid continuous applause.
Mr.. Washington, however, should
not forget that GAINESVILLE has one Of
the best female schools in the South.
The GAINESVILLE Female Academy,
under the direction of Mrs. Buford
and her excellent corps OF teachers,
is doing an excellent work for the
higher education of women. The
fact of the business is, this school is
hard to beat any where, and the peo-
pie are fast finding it out.
Medals and badges were then
awarded the successful pupils in
spelling, recitations and scholarship,
list of which has previously APP
peared in these columns. In addi-
ton to the medals announced in the
Howell School report of yesterday,
there was one delivered that called
for enthusiastic applause. There was
"a general belief that Clay Stacker
should have been awarded the medal
for defamation in his grade, and as
a token of appreciation his class
mates made up money last evening
and bought him one. When Mr..
Washington put it around Clay's
neck the audience went wild.
Prof. Graham then explained that
Mrs. Buford, principal of the Clarks-
vile Female Academy, had gener-
ously offered free scholarship in the
academy to the young lady getting
the highest average in Howell
School. This honor had fallen to
Miss Bette Click, the valedctOrian.
1t is an honor of which any young
lady might feel proud.
The audience was then dismissed,
COMMENCEMENT NOTES.
The recitation by Miss Ruby 10.
seph, can incident Of 49," was well
delivered and was heartily encored
by the audience.
Miss Ruth Pugh made a decided
hit in reciting her piece. She did il
well.
Adair Lyon, the salutatorian,
though somewhat monotonous in his
delivery, had well chosen saluta-
tory.
Miss Bette Click had one of the
best valedictories of the session and
it was delivered in an excellent style.
Dan Slattery made the welkin ring
with his eulogy on Jefferson Davis.
He got an encore and several bou-
duets.
Mother and Poet, "recited by Miss
Lula Strain, was n successful effort
and Won applause.
"The Angels Story" by Miss
Sallie Cunningham, was one of the
best Rotations on the program.
1.-The Diver" by Miss Annie Viii,
liams, was a happy selection and was
well receited.
The Daughter of Herodius,' re
cited by Miss Ruth Pugh, contained
more good dramatic effect perhaps
than any piece on the program.
Miss Bette Click has generously
given her free scholarship in the
Academy to Miss Irene Menifec
This, GU the part of the young lady,
highly cOmmendable.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-13

Mrs. Il. d. Luckett, chairman of
the committee on music for June
18th, requests the following persons
to meet her at the Arlington Hotel
Monday evening at s o'clock for or
ganization and practice: Miss Meta
Belle Wiser, Joseph r. Wilson, Sam
Hodgson, j. G. Macrae, Misses Lup-
ton, Fannie Coulter, Norman Neb-
lett, Johnnie Bailey, Annie Neblett,
Mrs. j. j. West, Miss Cora Caldwell,
Miss Minnie Herndon, Mrs. j. F.
Wood, w. B. Settle, Malcolm Smith,
II. w. jackson, VIM. Williams, Mr.,
Sehorn, Miss Bette Garland, Miss
Slayden, Mrs. G. w. Tyler, Mrs.
Julia Courts, Charlie Beaumont, Miss
Louise Beaumont, Mrs. Ruth Macrea,
Miss /. Smith, Miss Bette Symes,
VIM. Forbes, Geo. Mcdaniel, Harry
Pickering, Misses Kate and Alice
Wilson, w. b. Thacker, Messr5.
Gerhart, Capt. F. p. Gracey, Julian
Gracey, Miss Mary Caldwell, Judge
9. W. Tyler, Jas. l.. Glenn and Miss
Ella Munford.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-13
A Slight Out.

Sheriff G. w. Station was stabbed
by Dick Murphy just at the time
of going to press this eve.
ming. Station was aiding Po-
liceman Rollow in carrying Muir
ply to Jail. All at once the prisoner
drew n knife and made a cut at the
Sheriff, inflicting slight flesh wound
in the left side.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-13
Bonds for Sale.

$4,000 Crabtree Coal Mining Co;
So, 900 McKesson & Shaw Co., Bend.
ing Works $1,000 Gracey-Wo0d.
ward Furnace Co. Interest payable
semi-aHnually at per cent. Bend
ing Works bonds 500 and $500 each.
GAINESVILLE NATIONAL BANK.
ml3,dd.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-13
King on the Stand,

II. Clay King, the murderer of
David Poston, has been on trial sew
eral days at Memphis and was yes
terday put on the stand to testify in
his own behalf. He said that he
shot Poston in self defense. Certain,
ly there is not man acquainted
with the case who believes any such
bosh. The murder of David Poston
was cruel, brutal one, and the fact
that no pistol was found on or near
the body OF the murdered man,
should be proof sufficient that the
killing was not done to keep Poston
from shooting King.
Balbrlggan undershirts for % , cents
at STATIONS. mzOuNW
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-13

Maj. Butiord, of Memphis, will be
here at the Davis memorial meeting,
and will deliver the address. He
was a gallant soldier and is bril-.
liant speaker.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-13

Misses Blanche Howell and Sallie
Waters left this afternoon on n short
visit to friends at Nashville.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-13

j. E. Washington, after shak ng
hands with his GAINESVILLE friends, re.
turned to Cedar Hill this evening on
the O'Clock train.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-13

The teachers of Howell school are
requested to assist Prof. Graham in
organizing the children's procession
Thursday morning at the school
building.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-13

Prof. w. /. Harper passed through
the city en- route to his home at Cedar
Hill, last evening, from a visit to
friends on the south side.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-13

DIR. Price, of the University, will
preach at Center Grove church. on
the Port Royal pike tomorrow eve
ming at O'Clock.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-13

McGehee Bros, have the agency in
Clarksvile :or Foster Kid gloves,
See that so called Fosters gloves by
Others are branded, manufactured by
Foster, Paul n Co., and stamped
;, William" or Fowler" and take
no others. Prices range from $l.OO
and up. ml5,dtf.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-13

The graves Of the Pythian dead
will be decorated June 20 at Hop
kinsville by Evergreen Lodge.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-13

Mrs. Moody, widow of the late
DIR. Moody was reported fatally i'll at
her home near WOodfOrd.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-13

Fountain Cox, one of Christian
county's most popular gentlemen,
died at his home near Hopkinsville
Yesterday.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-13

GAINESVILLE must put on her Sun
day clothes next Thursday. We will
have distinguished orators and Wis
itors from all parts of the State.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-13

Rev. Lewis Lowe, of Pleasant
Mound, was reported seriously i'll a
few days ago, is recovering, much to
the qualification of his many friends.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-13

ThOs. Wilcox and family, of Jack
son, Tenn, and Miss Mary Bell OF
the same place, will spend the sum
mer at Idaho Springs.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-13

Just received, new supply of
black grenadines at 60 cents, at Mrs
Rosenfleld's 5,14,dlm
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-13

The prettiest fans for the money
Ia Mrs. ROSentield's. 5,14,dlm
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-13

McGehee Bros. are agents for the
celebrated Picnic Slippers, best value
on earth for 81 .25. 2,l96m ,dsW,
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-13

ED. Thompson, of Cadiz, KY, il
at Idaho Springs.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-13

The new sign on Owen d Moore'E
business house is an attractive one.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-13

Mackinaw straw hats, so cents, al
STATIONS. may25
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-13

Beautiful
Lace straw hats, trimmed, from 81
up, ut Mrs. Rosenfletd's. 5,14,dlm
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-13

Lieutenant Gen. Kirby Smith,
the grand old hero of Confederate
tame, will certainly be here on Jeff.
Davis Day and preside over the meet.
ing and make us a speech.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-13

Ladies' kid button shoes 81 Is at
STATIONS. m25
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-13

Puff bosom dress shirts $l.25 at
STATIONS.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-13

Ladies' Oxford ties Is cents al
STATIONS. may25
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-13

For the hand;omest line Of new
NainsOOks and Swiss embroideries
and torchon laces, call on McGehee
Bros. June 8, div.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-13

Masonville bleachcd domestic ~ yards
for Sl.00.
Fruit of the loom domestic ~ yards for
Sl.00.
Chapman domestic, Il yards for Sl00
pcpperell, . 4 sheeting, 20 cents n yard.
Yard wide heavy brown domestic, s CENTS
yard.
American Indigo prints, 6 cents yard.
simpson prints, q cents a yard.
American prlnts, "a cents yard.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-13

c. d. Roberts is in town to-day.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-13

Madras outing shirts, 75c at STRAIT
tons. .....
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-13

Our 500 balbriggan underwear
reduced to 10 cents at StrattOn's.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-13

Balbrieean undershirts for 80 cents
at STATIONS. mzou""
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-07-23
ORIENTAL HORSEMEN.
Marvellous Equestrianism of the Old-time
Riders.


Marvellous Equestrianism of the Old-time
Riders.
The east was the original home of
horsemen, and war the early training
of the horse. Though he appears first
as beast of burden, and though riding
preceded driving, there is evidence to
show that chariots in great numbers
were used in war before cavalry be-
came common. The use of the horse
was all but limited to war. Bullocks
were the usual means of transportation,
and were no doubt then, as now, in the
Orient, steady and rapid travellers The
higher the warrior above the common
soldiery, the more terrible his aspect,
and the deadlier his aim with lance and
arrow. Hence the steed's early appear
ance in battle. To debase him to the
purposes of pleasure was never dreamed
Of
We find the very best of cavalry in
ancient times. The Greeks ran against
a serious problem in the Persian light
horse when they first trod the soil of
Asia Minor. They were nothing like
so good horsemen as the Asiatics until
| Alexander's companion cavalry showed
| them what drill could do; and the Ro-
man was still less apt. Philip, of Mace
| don, first utilized the excellent material
! of the Thessalian plains, and organized
cavalry which, from its maneuvers
and fighting, must have consisted of adj
mirable horsemen. The ancients rode
without saddles or stirrups, on a blank
ct or pad or bare back; and in spite of
this fact, or perhaps by reason of it,
rode extremely well. 1t is wonderful
what feats of military horsemanship
the bareback rider could perform in the
| age of what we might call gymnastic
equestrianism. Nothing but the knowl-
edge of our old-time Indian enables us
to credit the historical accounts of his
agility and skill.
When, centuries later, saddles came
into use, there grew up two schools of
riding-that of the mailed warrior,
whose iron armor well chimed in with
| his 'tongs on a WALL seat in his peaked
saddle; and that of the Oriental, whose
nose and knees all but touched. Why
the eastern rider clings to his extreme
ly short feathers it is hard to say, un-
less it be to place him the higher above
his horse, and therefore make him the
more imposing when he stands up in
his stirrups to brandish scimitar or
matchbox. Yet he is wonderful
rider, this same Oriental; as, indeed, is
every man who from youth up is the
companion of the horse.-Col. T. A.
| Dodge, in Harper's Magazine.
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reached for the whistle cord to sound
the usual blast, but he found the hand
of his substitute there before him, who
said to him with kindly smile: You
see l know the road. ;"
'Truly you do, replied the superin-
tendent, land although | am taking
great chances think l will let you go
on with the train while Baxter and I
will return by the accommodation.
As Baxter was about to step out of
the cab when the engine stopped at
L, he grasped the hand of the
stranger and said with deep feeling in
his voice:
''Oh, sir, you have done me great
favor tonight, and rest assured if it
ever lies in my power shall repay it. :"
Don't mention it, was the hearty
reioinder ''Hurry home to your wife
and don't worry about the train; every
thing will be all right.
Accordingly the superintendent and
Baxter returned to their homes on the
way train; but the former felt by no
means easy in his own mind and re-
mained in his office until midnight,
when he received a dispatch from the
end of the line saying that train No. 68
had arrived all right and on time.
! As the official seated himself at his
desk the following morning his eyes
rested upon note from the president
of the entire system, stating that he
would arrive on the 2:15 train and
wished to see him on important busi-
ness.
The hands on the clock in the super
intendent's office were resting at a
quarter past that hour when Baxter
entered.
''Wel, began the official, as he rec
ognized his caller, ''are you going to
shirk another trip to-night?"
mo, sir; my wife is much easier and
I shall be at my post. came up to
thank you for letting me off last
night"
''Oh, it's turned out all right, I'm
thankful to say. But ="
He would have gone further had not
the door opened and two gentlemen en-
tered One was the president, who,
stepping quickly forward, said, in a
eheery voice;
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turned the official at would be too
much risk to trust this train in the
hands of an utter stranger"
Il have papers that will convince yon
l am competent" and the applicant
withdrew from the inner breast pocket
of his coat leathern wallet, and took
therefrom document, which, however.
was well covered with age, and handed
it to the superintendent.
''This mas reference to yourself, l
presume" said the official, glancing
over it. "But it bears a somewhat
antiquated date"
"Very true, and for that reason 1
value it highly. But if l was a good
man then l am doubly so now, for
have had all those years of expert
ence."
You do not know the road"
"Oh, yes, l do, sir. Every foot of
it."
''Well, if you can convince me that
you are capable of taking charge of the
locomotive l will let Baxter lay off this
trip" was the reluctant answer.
Then the only way that l see to
arrange the matter is for you and your
engineer to take a ride in the cab as
| far as l.. That is fifteen miles,
and there you can meet the accommo-
dation returning here. think that in
that short run can prove to you that 1
understand the business"
| just at that instant the two-minute
| bell struck.
''Well, well, get aboard, and We'll
see what you can do" and the three
men climbed into the cab.
You must lend me your overalls and
| jumper" said the stranger to the en-
gineer, for do not care to spoil a
good suit of clothes"
''Oh, certainly, replied Baxter, who
up to this time had been so astonished
that he had not uttered word.
After drawing The clothes on. the
new engineer grasped the throttle with
his left hand, thrust his head out of the
window and said: "Now we are
ready"
Then came the signal to start, and
| the next instant the complicated ma
chinery was set in motion, but so gen.
| tie was the start made that scarcely a
person on the train realized that they
were under way until the ears had
drawn out of the depot.
Gradually the speed was increased
until they were running upon their
regular time.
| The superintendent could not refrain
from casting several glances of APPROX
al at Baxter as he noticed how deftly
the stranger handled his 'iron horse. .
As they drew near the junction short
distance from L, the regular engineer
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NUMBER Il.
PuNeENT PARAeRAPHs.

-Parrott-"How many great titles
end in 'or'-emperor, legislator, editor
=" Wiggins (who lives in a lat)-
Eyes, and ianitor. ."-Harpers Bazaar.
The easiest way for a woman to set
a man crazy about her is to firmly con-
vince him that he is making no impress
sion.-Milwaukee Journal
-She-''A penny for your thoughts"
He-''But they are worth their weight
in gold" She-"Wel, a half penny,
then."-Indianapo journal.
$50 your wife has left you?" "She
has" ''What were her last words on
leaving you?' ''Ts my hat on
straight?' Cape Cod Item.
That actor is pretty prominent on
the bill boards remarked the guest at
the hotel ''Yes, but very obscure on
the board bills replied the landlord
Washington Post.
Weren't you able TO meet your
notes?" asked a business man of an un.
successful associate. ''Meet theml Why
couldn't turn a corner without encoun-
tering several. Washington Post.
rs your husband religious man?"
I'm not quite certain. When hear
him speak in the prayer meeting, I
think he is; when hear him speaking
at home, think he isn't. IN. Y. Press.
-''Over the Garden Wall' is the fa-
vorite lay of the hens, if garden-making
is proceeding on the other side.-Bing
hamton Republican.
81 wonder why Scissors is such a
a scorching critic?'' ''He is probably
one of those writers who always had
their creations returned with thanks"
st. Joseph News.
1T Was Not Apparent Fitznoodle
''That-aw-impudent wascal called me
fool; but bar Jove! l gave him a
pwiece of my mind. y'know." Old Gruff
mo; did not know you had any. -
Yankee Blade.
-Bedford-'Hello, Montague, haven't
seen you at the club for deuce of
while I've been told you have re-
signed; is that SOP" Montague-''Ye
the fact is my wife belongs to four now,
and that's all / can afford. Brooklyn
Life.
One Side of the Story Briggs
''Heard there was big row between
you and Simpson at the board meeting
yesterday" Wilson-''It wasn't much
of row. merely said that Simpson
was an idiot" Briggs-"W What did Simp-
son do?' Wilson-''He got up and
proved tn. Y. Recorder.
To Suit His Saturday Night Gait
''What curious way to build path,
said Hawkins, who was spending Sum
day with Mankinson in the suburbs,
"You have laid it out on the pattern Of
a stroke of lightning" Eyes" said
Mrs. Mankinson, John uses that path
when he comes home from the club
Saturday nights. 1t saves the lawns
and shrubs. IN. Y Sun.
Keeping Up Appearances. II Hus-
band Suddenly waking up at dead Of
night)-"What in the world was that
noise?" Wife (calmy)-"It's all right,
dear. The guests of the Astor ball are
just coming home, and l slipped down
| and gave the front door a slam, so the
neighbors would think we were there
Demorest's Monthly.
-Chollie-"Fellow twied to wead my
mind last week, and just because he
couldn't, said | hadn't any. | have
heard since that it is nothing but sort
of muscle weading, anyway" Vickars
Well, you haven't any muscle, either
No wonder he failed. Indianapolis
To,1rpol
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''Ah, good afternoon, Mr.. Curtis; al
low me to introduce Mr. Donaldson,
the gentleman whom the directors have
elected to supersede me in Office
AS the superintendent arose from his
chair to acknowledge the introduction,
he almost tainted with surprise, for
there before him stood the substitute
who, the night before, had run the en-.
gine in place of the regular driver.
''Why-why-is it possible?'' he STAN.
mered.
Eyes, indeed, Mr.. Curtis" replied the
new president. Il am the one who
drew on the overalls last night for the
first time in ten years, but You see
had not forgotten how to run the ma
chine. | overheard your conversation
with this poor man here, turning to
Baxter II pitied him in his dilemma
and resolved oto assist him. If you had
refused to allow me to act as his sub
stitute should have made known nv
identity then and there, and requested
you even to let the fireman take his
place, rather than to keep the faithful
engineer away from the bedside of his
wife.
'And you, SIR" continued the kind,
hearted railroad magnate to Baxter,
may lay off for few days. We will
find some one to take your place until
your wife is recovered. And, Mr.. Cur.
It's, there is one thing should suggest
before we proceed to other business, and
that is, from this out treat your men
kindly"
This was a lesson that the arbitrary
superintendent never forgot.-Bostor
Globe
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DANGERS OF "MAKINo-uP."
Fatal Results That Have Followed the
d Use of Poisonous Cosmetics.

Fatal Results That Have Followed the
Use of Poisonous Cosmetics.
The recent death at Buda-Pesth of
the popular young actor Louis Benedek,
who was victim to the dangerous
habit of using deleterious substances in
''maxing-up,' suggests mention of the
nature and effects of the coloring and
enameling matter usually employed in
the manufacture of cosmetics and hair
DIVES. This death is by no means an
isolated case. There are several in
stances of actors, actresses and others
whose practices in this direction have
been attended with fatal results. OF
all the cosmetics in use the most dan
gerous undoubtedly is the white, which
is usually prepared with carbonate of
lead, and which not only cauterizes tho
skin, but chaps and withers it, produces
wrinkles and warts entails trembling
fits and coIics, not infrequently ending
in convulsions or paralysis.
DR. Constantin James relates the case
of young Partisan actress who was
playing leading part in melodrama.
1t was characteristic of the spirit of her
impersonation that she should portray
by mimic action feelings of suppressed
anger. This she did by biting her.lips
SO severely as almost to cause them to
bleed. In SO doing she absorbed the
unusually thick coating Of vermilion
with which she had colored them, for
getting, in the height Of her simulated
passion, to apply her handkerchief to
her mouth. No sooner had she left the
stage than she complained of violent
internal pains and was seized with a fiji
of trembling, betraying the symptoms
of poisoning by mercury. Mile. Mars
the great actress, was in the habit, NJ
to a. very advanced age, of dyeing hel
hair, in view of presenting a youthful
appearance, until a repeated use Of tbs
| dye produced a cerebral inflamm alton
which caused her death, after suffering
pain for only one night. - Chicag'
| Times.