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Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-19

For SALE-GoOd cow for sale.
! Apply at this Office. June 3, diff.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-19

S. G. Taylor, north of Springfield,
lost his stock, barn, corn, hay, &c,
by fire Monday.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-19

How long is Second street going to
be blockaded at the intersection of
College? ---
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-19

Mrs. William Coleman, of ElktOn,
is here visiting M. V. Ingrdm's
family.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-19

+. l.. Smith Il Sons, Phoenix like,
have arisen from the ashes and are
rebuilding their planning mill on the
old site. 1t will be large two-story
building, and they will be in it be-
fore many days.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-19

Young q Beach are prepared to
supply the trade with MasOn's fruit
jars. See their adj.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-19

Masonville bleachod domestic, ~ yards
for $780,
Fruit of the loom domestic, ~ yards for
81 90
Chapman domestic, IA Yards for 81 90.
Pepperell, 3 4 sheetng, 20 cents yard.
Yard wide heavy brown domestic, s cents u
yard.
American Indigo prints, cents yard.
simpson prints, cents yard.
American pIlnts, "A cents yard.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-19

Fresh reception flakes received at
Young & Bcach's. to day.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-19

LCsT-A lady's solitaire breastpin,
between my residence on Seventh
street and Greenwood cemetery,
Wednesday afternoon. Finder will
be rewarded hy returning same to
me. T.. V. HARRISON. 1927.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-19

Misses Mary and Leila Edwards
returned last night from trip to
Nashville.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-19

j. +. McQuilken, of Russellvile, is
here today.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-19
Just Received

shipment of refrigerators and
ice chests, at GoSsetts. Ii div.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-19

Miss Sallie Wyatt was in the city
this morning.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-19

Gentlemen, don't overlook STRAIT
toms al so and SEQ dress shoes.
va maylS,dtf
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-19

Mackinaw straw hats, 50 cents, at
STATIONS. may25
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-19

Randolph Bafling,son of Archibald
Balling, the gentlemanly book
keeper for Bryce Stewart, died the
first of this week at Cape Colony,
Africa. Mr.. Balling was travelling
in Africa for Allen q Gintcr, a tobac-
co firm of Richmond, Va, and was
thrown from a horse, sustaining a
broken leg, Amputation became
necessary and the operation proved
fatal. The father only received the
sad news yesterday, and it is useless
to say that he has the sympathy of
the community in the loss of his son.
WANTED-Two old books, written
by w. A. PETER and published in
GAINESVILLE just ut close of late war;
"The Carpetbegger" and Memories"
d3t,f, nav. OWEN a MOORE.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-19

Puff bosom dress shirts $1.25 at
StrattOns.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-19

Mattresses,
All cotton and wool, at greatly re-
duced prices at Gossett's. j lSdl W.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-19

day. charged with stealing a gold watch.
Upon investigation he was found 10 be the
wrong man. He has employed counsel ana
entered suit for -, 900 damages.
Yesterdays scenes in the Police Court were
repeated to-day. there being arraigned about
fifty Of the "soiled doves" who were served
in the same manner as those who had pre-:
coded them. Orders have been issued that If
they nre again arrested for the same offense
they will be more severely dealt with.
A number Of shares Of bank stock were
sold here Yesterday at auction. Shares OF the
Citizens Bank brought sl47,5o Sif5.1o ana
sl5O 20 One share of the Merchants and
Mechanics Savings Bank sold for $3.50. The
par value in the first case was 800. and IN the
second $500 per share. This shows the healthy
condition Of our banks.
A dog, YESTERDAY. entered lot on Queen
street, bearing in his mouth bundle. which
on examination proved 10 be the decomposed
body of still-born infant. An inquest was
deemed unnecessary.
A $4,000. 900 stock company has been formed
for the development of valuable property at
Old Point, Newport News. and Hampton.
Yesterday. while at work on the top of a
three-story house in Portsmouth. Mike De
laney a mechanic. ilost his footing ana zen.
sustaining fracture of the hlp.
The subject of inaugurating q series OK
cheap excursions to Norfolk over all the roads
entering it is being discussed considerably;
The general impression is that visitors and
capitalists from distance would thus be IN
duced TO come into the State and see Tor
Themselves it's advantages and resources.
Mr.. II. ID. Van Wyck. the defendant IN the
Gordon will contest. left for New York last
night to fight his opponents TO the bitter end.
The presence of John J.. Sullivan, the slug
ger and theatrical attraction, IN the city to-
dav j. an occasion Of great interest 10 orr
sporting class The big fellow. IS the cyno-
sure of all eyes
Mrs Silas Johnson, Of Richmond, is at the
bedside Of her daughter. Mrs Henry Camp
bell. of Portsmouth. who is critically Ill.
salute Of seventeen guns was fired by the
Unite States training snip Franklin yester-
day IN honor Of the late Admiral David ID.
Porter.
Moses Drew, a colored brakeman on the
Norfolk Southern road. had his arm crushed
near the wrist while coupling cars IN the
Berkeley yard yesterday
DeImty-Sherif Nelson, Of Accomac, was IN
the city Yesterday with f. T. Ayers. white
youth. sentencd to the penitentary. but after
wa,ds committed 10 a term in the Prison Assc-
cations Rcformatory byGovernor Mckinney.
They are en- route TO that institution.
The investigation of the Seaboard and
Roanoke accident lays the blame on no one
the failure of the brakes being considered re-
sponsible. Several of the injured are still
suffering much. and one. Mr. Wilbern. Of tins
city, is reported to be in critical condition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-19
SOUTHWEST VEG ma.
BAD Weather-Knights emplar-La Grippe
Praise for The Times.

MARION, Va, Feb. 1s.-lSpocial. Since
rround-hog day We have had a variety Of
heather i'll this section. being the warincst,
wettest. but not, as predicted by weather
prophets, the coolest since winter set ill.,
Owing to the heavy falls of snow III Decem-
her and January, and rain IN this month, our
.rmers have made but little progress with
fleir plOwing.
The regular monthly term of our County
court is commenced to-day with no cases of
pecial importance upon the docket. The
.'gereigns are ont i'll pretty full force and as
ldrants for county offices are plentiful and
are busy shaking the horny hand Of the
working man
The County Alliance was in session at their
Lal here ali day last Saturday. the object OF
ilr meeting being to discuss the advlsabllty
of placing an Alliance ticket III the field for
! the county offices. No conclusion. how
ever. was reached and the meeting adjourned
t. meet on the 2sth inst, when the question
wall receive further consideration. think
.Ais policy, if carried out. will work adversely
a. the true interests of the Alliance. Their
professed political creed comedies with that
II the Democratic party, aud If they will he
uUe To creed and cooperate with this party
they will find a healing balm for all their ills.
The W. ii. H. Lynn Comnandcry, knights
Telnplar, at this place on last Saturday con-
scgred the orders of Knight Icmplar on ;he
following applicants. who had been duly
elected TO receive the same: Judge W. II.
Boiling. Major J. L. Green, IL. j. Hueser.
Esq, Maj or W. q. kcpass. J. i. c. Browne,
Esq, W. L. Nyc, Esq. Wythevillc; W. W.
Grayson, Esq. j. W. Tin,ley Esq. Bland
Courthouse. and Colonel John W. Richard
son. of this place
The following prominent MasOns were pres
ent and witnessed and assisted IN comforting
the orders:
Very Eminent 70. T.. Withers past grand
master of MaSons United States Right Emil
nent W. II. H. Lynn. past grand commander
IF Knights Templar of Virginia, and Right
Eminent Howard Waite, grand lnaster of Ma
sons OF Virginia. These distinguished GEN.
uemen and MaSons were the guests OF II. Il.
Hallcr. Esq, eminent commander of this
commandery, during their stay here. and SAT-,
urday viii ever be remembered by the Sir
Knights as big day in the history OF thcir
order
Mr. l.. S Campbell. prominent citizen Of
Rich Valley, tins county. who has been
seriously i'll with pneumonia for week mas,
is reported to-day as being in critical condi-
ton.
la grippe is prevailing to a considerable
extent IN the county, having seized princi-
pally upon our older citizens.
The rapid and tremendous strides forward
taken by The TINES in the past few months,
placing II in the front rank of Virginia iour-
naliSm is subject of much praiseworihv
comment by its readers in this section. Nav
!, continue to grow live long and prosper. IN
It's advocacy Of equal rights 10 all and special
privileges 10 none.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-19
GENERAL T. F. DRAYTON.
HIS DEATH IN CHARLOTTE, N. c.,
YESTERDAY.
sketch Of His Life-His Intimacy With Ex-
President Davis-Proceedngs Of the North
CaroIina Northumberland Murdered
and Robbrd-North State Items.

CH.R1orrr. n. C., Feb. 1s.-[Special. j
General Thomas F. Drayton, of this city. one
Of the most intimate friends of the late JEFF
ferson Davis, and one of the most honored,
universally esteemed, scholarly and cultured
gentlemen of the State. died this morning at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. Pope, in
Florence. s. C. General DraytOn was born
in Charleston in 1903 of historic parentage. His
father was the head of the party opposed to
notification during General Jackson's admin
is,ration. On his mothers side he was de-
scended from General Christopher gladden..
Of Revolutionary fame. Early in life he was
sent TO England and there he renamed at
school several years Returning to this coun-
try. he was appointed a cadet from south
Carolina to the United States Military Acade-
my at West Point. Ii was while there that he
first met Jefferson Davis. the two being class
mates, and continuing firm friends and con-
slant correspondents up TO the time OF the
death Of the South's great cheftain.
General Drayton entered the Confederate
army at the beginning of the war. ana was as
valiant as q soldier as he was courtly ana pol
jshed as man. He moved TO this city IN 1872,
and he has resided here ever since, being en-
gagged in the insurance business. lie was
prominent worker in the Episcopal church.
and was noted for his charity and plety. HIS
remains will arrive here to-day and be met bv
the Mecklenburg Veteran Association, OF
which he was prominent member
BLIND FROM cIGARETTEs.
Charley Swaringen, son Of W. F. SWARM
gen. of Rock Hill, 5. c.. has become totally
blind in the past few days He has been an
excessive cigarette smoker. and no other cause
can be assigned for his terrible affection. His
eyesight, the doctors say, will never be re-
stored.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-19
AUCTION SALE.
SALE OF LAND IN KING VIII
L LIAM COUNTY.

Under and by virtue OF a deed of trust exc
cuted 10 ME. the undersigned. trustee, by X. J..
Halves and wife, dated July 5th issa and record
cd in the Clerks Office of King William County
Court, in d. r. :. p. BIZ. default having been made
IN the payment 81 the money secured therein and
being thereto required by the beneficiary there
in, will, on the
10TH DAY OF MARCH (MONDAY), 1891,
at Mechauicsyille. King William county. pro-
coed 10 offer for sale at public auction 10 the
highest bidder, the property described IN said
deed. a. fOilOws-to-Wit:
That certain TRACT OF LAND living in
Aquin'on macis'erial district, King William
county, containing % ACRES, more or less, adj
joining the lands OF Fleming Hay and Robert
Campbell on the north anieast, and by the pub
lie road from hanovertown ferry TO Manquin on
the south and west"
This is one OF the most desirably-loca farms
in the upper end Of King William county. The
soil is good and neighborhood is healthy and de-
sirabe.
TERMS: Cash as to so much Of the proceeds as
may be necessary 10 defray the expenses of exc
cutting this trust and To pay of the amount now
due under said deed. estimated 70 be about ESQ.
and the balance upon such terms as may be an
nOunced AZ the sale.
febis-th4w GEO. I. HAW. Trustee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-19

By CHEWING & ROSE,
Real Estate auCiOneeT and Brokers' Richmond Va.
rp11STEE,S AUCTION SALE
ECnNT FOUn-STOnY HOTEL
AND ALL THE FURNITURE THEREIN
w est Point Ma.
THE TERMINAL,
AND OVERLOOKING THE YORK RIVERA GRAND BODY OF WATER
LOVELY SITUATION GRAND BEsGEZES
King William
in d. b at the nS OF %
the entofa
AUCTION UPON TIE PREMISES,
Tuesday, the Sd Dayof March, 1891
FIT p. M,

lot Of land at
hstnith
ho iete
NaA
together the Hotel leS Oh
day
there and from the
utook
airy vihac comm
Ca,hsu ttopay
follows $500 due September 1882 sh sa' ana l iu' lrl
ls4gdu enr
untlSc balance
a
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-19
Senator Blair.

- H-'N-iHAe hti'iNsJ
Friends of Senator Blair criticise the Presi
dent for having appointed some one else 10 a
United States judgcship in New Hampshire.
The point is urged that Mr.. Blair has no for
tune, and needs snug life Office. II il had
been any part Of the Presidents duty 10 pro-
vide for Mr.. Blair's needs this might have
been the opportunity. As il is. the retiring
Senator IS only entitled 10 he considered on
bis merits; and il is known To all who have
even cursory acquaintance with his Sena-
torial career that he is singularly untitled by
temperament for a Judicial position, for
which. by the way, he has never had the
slightest training.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-19
R4LEfGH.
Tho Railroad Commission Bill-Death OF a
Prominent CitiIen-Waylaid and Rob bed.

RALEIGH. n. c., Feb. ls.-lSpecial. THE
Railroad Commission bill was finally compile
ted to-day, House amendments coming up in
the Senate for concurrence. Nearly all the
amendments were concurred III, and confer
ence committee was appointed on those
amendments which were rejected. Among
the amendments adopted by the Senate We're
one requiring railroads to furnish Joint
through rates upon lines in this State; an
amendment allowing damages for stock killed
and allowing railroads the right Of appeal
An amendment giving the Commissioner
power to investigate accidents resulting i'll
loss OF life was also concurred IN.
The Senate to-day passed the bill on the
third reading to divide the crime of murder
into two degrees.
A bill passed the Senate to incorporate the
Wilmington. Onslow and East Carolina Rail
road Company.
In the House today bill was introduced
for State Advisory Board of Pardons.
The bill to increase the public school tax
again came up in the House to-day on its
third reading. and an amendment WAS adopted
making the tax on property IA cents. instead
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-19

Of ,ss< cents. as originally provided IN the
hill after which il passed its third rendlnS.
bill passed to its third reading appropria-
TING $500 annually to the Colored Fair Associ-
alton Of North Carolina.
Judge C. Il. Thomas, of New, Berne, one , OF
the most prominent men in the State. died
This morning at his home in that city at an adj
vanced age. Rev. Dr. John 5. Watkins. OF
This citv. left to-day for New Berne 10 conduct
the funeral services.
News is received here that a white man
named Buck Neil was waylaid and brutally
murdered and robbed Of four hundred dol;
lars night before last near Danbury. He had
received the money that day. and was going
home with il. A negro has been arrested on
suspicion. and two hundred dollars OF the
stolen money was found on his person.
THE BILL REJECTED.
The House at its session tonight killed the
hill 10 fix the annual salaries Of the solicitors
at I: i. 500 a. a substitute for the present sys-
tenn of fees.
This hill passed the Senate few weeks ago
by almost a unanimous vote.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-19
IlNCH 81 re.
Through Trains from Roanoke to Norfolk
DIR. Hatchcr's Services.

LYNcHBURG. Va, Feb. 1s-lSpecal For
the past two weeks all the conductors. bag
Gage-mosters and passenger brakemen on the
divisions from Roanoke 10 Crewe and from
Crcwc 10 Norfolk lave been running througb
over both divisions. the purpose being 10
nuke one passenger division Of the two pres
Cnt divisions. The crews have now learned
the road thoroughly and expect to be running
through from Roanoke to Norfolk by the Isl
of March.
Rev. DR.. Hatcher, Of Richmond. has been
conducting Interesting meetings at the First
BAPTIST church in thus city for some DAYS. and
VIII preach again tomorrow night. His ser
mons have attracted great attention and in
tcrest
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-19
NORFOLK NEWS.
Fire on shipboard-Arrest OF "a Deaf Mute
Scenes In Court-GcneraI Mcmillan.

NORFOLK. Va, Fob. ls.-lSpecial. THE
steamship Endymion, Satterly, which left
Lamber'ts Point at noon ON Monday with a
large cargo Of cotton for Liverpool returned
yesterday morning. When about ten miles
outside the capcs fire was discovered among
the bales in one Of the matches. The alarm
was given. and the entire crew went TO work
TO extingush the flames. which by desperate
exertions they succeeded in doing, after seven
hours Of inccssant work About one hun
dred bales are either destroyed or badly dam
aged. and the deck suffered considerable in
jury. Sac will have TO undergo repairs be-
fore sailing again.
Mr.. A. G. Tucker. deaf mute residing in
Norfolk, was arrested in Petersburg on Mon
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-19
LEGAL NOTICES.
VIRGINIA IN NOTTOWAY CIRCUIT
' COURT CLERKS OFFICE, FEBRUARY,

VIRGINIA IN NOITowAY CIRCUIT
j. W Wolf, who sues for the benefit Of W. H.
Mann and f.. +. Slaughter IN his own right. as
well as all other creditors OF Richard Hawkes.,
deceased. who may become parties 10 this snlt
and contribute TO its ...flantlh.
Against
as such administrator of Richard Hawkes.,
Mary Hawkes.. the widow OF said Richard
Hawkes., deceased; Sarah Hawkes., Indie
Hawkes.. Branch Hawkes.. John Hawkes. and
Charles Hawkes., the last two infants, by some
discreet person 10 be appointed guardian al
Item at rules...................... Defendants.
IL cHANcERY.
The object Of this suit is TO subject the lands
Of which Richard Hawkes. died seized aud pos
se.sed 10 the payment OF his debts And II ap-
pcaring by affidavit that the defendant. Branch
Hawkes.. Is a nonresident OF the state OF Nir-
GINA. II is ordered that he appear here within
fifteen days after due publication of ms order
and do what may be necessary to protect his IN
" " Teste: HERMAN JACKSON, Clerk.
W. ID. Mann. pa. fe l2-Itw
IIIRGINIA-IN NOTTOwAY CIRCUIT
NCOURr, CLERKS OFFICE. FEBRUARY g.
i. Il. Farrar and R. q. southall, partners in the
practice of law, under the firm name and
style of Farrsr southal. Plaintiffs.
George W. Lawrence. sr..............De Defendant.
IL CASE.
The object Of this suit il TO obtain Judgment
for SEQ against George W Lawrence, ST. and to
attach his real and personal estate IN this county
to satisfy the same.
And il appearing by AFFIDAVIT that the defend
ant u nonresident Of the state OF virginia. 10
is ordered that he appear here within fifteen
days after due publication Of this order, and do
what may be necessary TO protect his interest III
this suit. ..
Teste: HERMAN JACKSON, Clerk.
W. H. MANN. p. q. fe l2-4w
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-19

WITHOUT doubt this medicine will cure you.
II has cured thousands. Take Simmons Liver
Regulator.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-09-10
Deafness Can't B. Cured

By local applications, as they cannot
re.c the diseased portion Of the ear.
Th>re Is only one way TO cure Deafness
anc tha5 is ty constitutional remedies
Deafness is caused By an iUtiamed con-
dit,on Of the nucleus lining of the Fuss
1ac'ian Tube. When this tube gets in
famed sou have n rum bling sound or i'm
perfect hearing, and when it is entirely
closed Deafness is the result, and unleSs
the inflammation can be taken out and
TIL. tube restored to its normal condition
heating will be destroyed forever; nine
cases out Of ten are caused are caused BY
catarrh, which is nothing but an infameC
condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollar!
for any case of Deafness Caused by Ca
tarrh) that we can not cure by taking
Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circular:
free.
T. ). CHENEY & CO, Toledo, Q.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-09-10

sirous of filling orders by mail.
Everybody IN Eastern Carolina, al
most. has heard of Rats seed house.
Mess. j. ". Perry & Co, do a
large business in handling cotton
and general commission. They a'e
very clever, quite reliable and VIZ
commend them to our readers. They
keep posted and one need not fear
that his business will not be we'll
cared for with them.
Mess. Cobb Bros. & Gillian are
clever in the highest degree. They
know how to treat strange editor
with marked courtesy and they are
No with their business and can be
relied upon. We found them es-
pecially clever.
MIR. Johh o. Carnage, with whom
we have had business relations be-
fore, makes a speciality of lime, ce-
ment, plasters, pipes, &C. He is
very reliable and we commend him
to the confidence of our readers.
Our Alliance friends will be es-
pecially interested in the advertise
ment of the N orfolk Alliance Elk
change. We know the manager,
Mr.. Rogers, personally, and can
promise all pleasant dealings with
him.
The advertisements Of all these
gentlemen may be seen On our local
page. We know them and write Of
them freely.
Mess. John d. Copper & Sons are
among our old advertisers. They
have been advertising their marble
yard in the THE DEMOCRAT for a
number of years, and continue it,
We noted great improvement in
their business since we were last in
Norfolk. They have perhaps the
finest and most extensive lines OF
monuments, headstones, &c, in the
country. They have just taken a
contract for mausoleum that will
cost $4,000. 1t will be erected in
| Norfolk.
We visited them and found them
quite clever.