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Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-29


During n discussion of education fol
women, Marion Harland is reported to
have delivered the following trite remarks
mo American girl can afford to be igno.
rant of the humblest details of what is pop.
ularly known as homework, otherwise she
is at the mercy of her servants. 1t may
sound like bald realism to say that
conjugal devotion depends largely upon
how the family steak and potatoes
are cooked and served. But when we
consider the intimate relations of body
and mind, the theometric influence of the
digestive organs upon the spirits, the real
ism rises into the dignity of a moral axiom.
Shall we not concede an honorable place to
that training that instills punctuality,
thrift and helpfuness that makes girl
robust in body and in mind; that fits her
to fill with honor the place of housewife
and homemaker, and to set upon her sons
and daughters the imprint of a noble and
beneficent personality"
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-29

DR.. John J. Ingram and family, OF
Fort Worth, Texas, who have been
Speeding several days with relatives
here, will leave this evening for
Nashville, where the Doctor is at
tending the lecture course at Van.
derbiIt University.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-29
DROWNING AT PEMBROKE.
Taylor Boyd's Dead Body Found In a
Creek Near His Home,

James Boyd, who is engaged on j..
M. Bowling's farm, received tele.
gram yesterday evening announcing
the death of his brother, r. T. Boyd,
by drowning. Taylor Boyd went to
the creek, which runs through his
farm near Pembroke, Ky, early Sat
urday morning to repair a water
gate, and falling to return at The
proper time, his wife became uneasy
and a search was made and his body
found Sunday in deep hole at the
water gate. 1t is supposed that he
accidentally fell in, and being unable
to swim was drowned. Mr.. BOYD
was good citizen, thirty-fve years
f age, and leaves a wife and several
small children.
Just received an elegant line of
rockers at Gossett Bros. d23tf
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-29
A Worthy M owe.

A most interesting meeting of the
Ladies Auxiliary was held yesterday
afternoon. The important business
was in making arrangements for the
public social in the Y NJ. c. \
rooms New Years evening, Friday,
Jan. /. 1t is hoped that all interested
in the young men will go and learn
more of the work and workers in the
Young Mems Christian Association.
SECRETARY.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-29
To Advertisers.

AdUerh ,7Sdre requested 10 hama in changes FOR
their advertisements not later IMAM $3.50 q. M on
the dag they 2OiSh them inserted. We desire that
our advertising columns be Kept fresh and bright,
as De knOlO mis- 10 be one Of the great secrets Of
success in ddvc,tisiHg and for this reason ne
oiue orr patrons frequent changes, but ne must
insist on the observance Of ne db0Ue Tuie, as ne
cunndt Rlrdie oar regular complement Of neDS
Uhen cro,Oded tOith other matter in the middIe Of
The dam
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-29

1t may give you a grain Of comfort to-
night to confide your secret to a friend
but reflect that when you awake tomorrow
morning the grain Of comfort will have
changed in the dark hours to weight of
leaden anXiety.-Annie Reeve Aldrich in
Kate FIELDS Washington.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-29

Miss Annie Hicks, of San Antonio,
Texas, Miss Alice Wilcox, of st.
Louis, and Miss Agnes Price, OF
Louisville, are here 10 attend the
Hicks Cooke wedding tomorrow
evening. They are the guests of Mr..
George Cookies family.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-29

The New Era gets after the LEAF
CHRONICLE for enormously stating
that sc. G. Owens, IA merchant OF
Hopkinsville," had made an assign
ment. OF course this paper did not
intend either to injure HopkinsviIle
or MIR. Givens, whom it seems is not
only not a resident of that place, but
is Il newspaper man, and lives at
jacksonville. Just where we got
the information we cannot now re
call. Mistakes will occur, however,
even in so well regulated an office as
this one, and we make the correction
willingly.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-29

Walter Cunningham, young far
mer near Canton, KY, died Friday
night from an overdose of morphine.
lie had been drinking heavily.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-29

Mckenzie, Tenn, had destruct.
i've fire Sunday morning supposed tC
be of incendiary origin. a block OF
five new and handsome buildings
was burned, including their con.
tents. The loss is estimated al
S25, 900, with $4,000 insurance.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-29

Rev. j. NJ. Howerton arrived in
the city lust night from Little Rock.
His family will accompany him
home on his return, in about ten
DAVIS
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-29
The Sick.

DR.. George Bowling has been con-
fined to his home several days with
sickness.
Squire Caldwell rested pleasantly,
getting in a good nights sleep, and
is much better this morning.
DIR. w. IL. Farmer, Of Keysburg,
Ky, is quite i'll with grip, followed
by pneumonia.
Mercer Quarles is still confined by
the grip.
Mrs. Shey, an aged widow who for
a number Of years has lived alone in
a small house near the freight depot,
is lying critically i'll at the residence
of Pat Sullivan, and her death is
momentarily expected.
Isaac BrunsOn has about recovered
from the grippe. His son, Ashbel,
who had a severe spell, is fast recOv-
ering.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-29

The "HopkinsvilIe Independent, J"
a new weekly paper, will make its
first appearance January 7. 7. l..
Metcalfe will be its publisher.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-29

Great bargains in plush goods and
novelties. Suitable for New Year
presents. Tudhope Drug Co., ll9
Fra lklin street.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-29

Miss Belle Gardner, of Port Royal
vicinity, is visiting Mrs. A. f. Til.
ley, Main street.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-29

A lodge of Knights of Pythias
will be organized at Gracey to-mor'
row.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-29

Miss Edith Ely Will entertain
friends on the evening Of the first in
honor of Miss Jessie Ely, of Nash
vile.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-29

Miss Bessie Underwood, Of Bowl
ing Green, came down this morning
to spend few days with her friends,
Misses Lilly and Josie Munford.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-29

Prof. j. II. Maupin, of Kingston,
Texas, returned home yesterday, after
a brief visit to the family Of l.. A.
BlakeIey, on Seventh street.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-29

A child of VIM. Webb, the blind
man, died last night.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-29

J. II. BraWner is spending the
Christmas at Memphis.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-29
FOR 1892.

A present for a
whole year that comes
fresh every month is
a subscription to one
of the leading maya
zines Of the day
Harper, Scribner, Cen
fury or any Magazine
published, furnished
at : the : publishers
price.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-29
GOODS FREE.

As means Of advertising our bust
ness we will from now until the first
of January return to Every Twentieth
Customer the amount Of his purchase,
regardless of the amount.
We can do this because we pur-
chased the NJ, l.. Cross stock at less
than eastern cost price, and wish to
lear these goods out in time for new
stock Of spring goods.
We guarantee all these goUls to be
sold at twenty-five per cent below reg
ular prices and to be as good as any
goods bought at these prices
We have ladies' shoes, slippers, all
kinds of children and infants shoes,
Boys and mems boots, shoes, hats,
caps and all kinds of Gehtlemen's Fur
nishing Goods.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-29

w. O. Brandon is in Nashville
to-day.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-29
See notice of keys found.

Capt. w. A. Wilson is in the city
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-29

Tobacco wagons were coming in
this morning by droves.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-29

Just received an elegant line Of
rockers at GOssett Bros. d23tf
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-29

er Laugdon, drunk, So
Griggs courier., 1891-02-13
GOOD SKATING ICE.
What Kind IL the Best, where II Il Foand
and Which IN Safest.

What Kind h the Best, where II II Eoond
and Which is Safest.
"What is the best kind to skate on?"
was asked of Champion Figure Skater
Bacon the other day.
AS nearly as can describe It." was
the reply, cit is the kind which appears
to be blackish green in color, and yet is
very clear. This ice is always intensely
hard and solid, and is as smooth as
glass. This kind of ice is only pro-
duced, have noticed, after very Sc
we're frost, when there has been no snow
or wind. We don't get much Of this
right around here, but it is common in
Maine. consider this ice to be the
very best for the use of expert skaters,
but kind less smooth and hard is bet
ter for beginner who has not yet Sc
cured full command over his skates"
s'What other kind is there which the
skaters liIe?''
''There is kind known as greasy
ice, which is frozen at comparatively
higher temperature than the other I
mentioned. This is very good for skat-
ing. Then there is snow ice, which is
full of flakes, hollows and air bubbles.
This kind is very treacherous, and
should be at least two inches thick be-
fore it may be considered safe for skat-
ing, and then only while the process Of
freezing is still going on. What makes
this especially dangerous is that it
breaks up without giving any warning,
as the clear, dark-colored ice always
does. The air bubbles are to blame for
this.
Glow can you tell when the ice is
dangerous; that is, about to break up?"
"Pure ice, unmixed with snow, al
ways gives plain warning before it
breaks up. Bending ice is not danger
GUS as long as the cracks in it are few
and far between, although they may be
of considerable length. But when these
principal cracks begin to be Joined by
others which intersect and bisect, then
look out. Water will bubble up through
these cracks, small pieces will rush
through, and wheeling, creaking noises
will be heard, caused by the broken
edges grating together. That is the
final warning of breaking up, and the
danger is imminent. Snow ice is vastly
more treacherous, notwithstanding the
fact that may be considerably thicker
than the hard, clear ice."
"In what places do you generally first
find good, safe ice?''
"Always on marshy fields which are
protected from the wind, and where the
water is only few inches deep. Ice
will be found in such places before there
is sign of it on deep moving watcr."-
Boston Herald.
Griggs courier., 1891-02-13
A Convenient Carriage.

A broughm built by an English as.n
is model of conveniences. It is fitted
with electric light sufficient for reading
or writing. Opposite the seat is an
ivory plate on which are several buttons
properly lettered: "Left," "Right, y
"stop," go on" "Home' and SO on.
On the dashboard, in the coachman's
view, is case lettered to correspond,
SO that when knob is pressed he under
stands at once what is expected of him.
One button, brings out the word
'Speak," in which case he will put the
speaking tube in position and receive
orders-C hicaQo TimeA.
Griggs courier., 1891-02-13
Take Care of the Brain.

The brain stands most abuse of any
organ In the body. Its best tonic and
stimulation is success. The worst and
most depressing thing to it is failure.
The most injurious effects come by
using stimulants in early life. Young
people should never use liquor, tea or
coffee. The latter two may not exactly
do harm, but they are conducive of no
good. They act mostly on the brain
and injure it's growth very materially.
Abundance of sleep is necessary. Eight
hours is not more than enough. Sleep
is the time of relatively lowered ex-
penditure and increased repair.-Ladies
Home Journal.
Griggs courier., 1891-02-13
THE HABERGAiS.

A Cruel Christmas Time Which Tradition
Sanctions in Germany.
There is queer old custom in some
parts of Germany and Austro- Hungary
which are distant from the centers OF
civilization. 1t is cruel custom, too,
but sanctioned by tradition which
comes down from the days of myth and
fable. st. Nicholas day, which comes
on the 9th of December, is observed
much as we observe Christmas. Stock
ings are pinned up the night before and
are filed with candies and nuts and the
square or heartshaped cakes which are
always associated with st. Nicholas day
in German child's mind.
But the day has its drawback. "Be
good or the Habergais will come" is a
threat that never fails to inspire terror
to the infant mind, and with good rea-
son, for the Habergais does come, and
st. Nicholas day is the time for his ap-
pearance. An unearthly monster is
rugged up in the form of goat with the
aid of sheets and poles and man inside
for locomotion. The "Habergais'' looks
more like ghostly giraffe than a goat;
however, it's goat in the legend. Ac.
companied by the bishop and the devil
close behind tour of the village is
made, and the children in each house
hold are frightened almost out Of their
WITS while the old folks sit gravely by
with an "I-told-you-so" expression on
their faces. Fortunately, the custom is
becoming extinct.-Bufalo Express.
Griggs courier., 1891-02-13
A TURKISH DlooENEs.

A Laborer Who Preferred tho Cesspoo1 to
Public Ofice.
There is reason to believe, writes DIR.
Buckley, that, except in the supernat-
ural elements, the story of "Arabian
Nights Entertainment" has been paral-
lelled over and over again in the history
of Constantinople. One of the Sultans
not SO very long ago was in the habit of
going about like the famous Caliph
Haroun-al- Raschid in disguise. On ono
occasion, passing a place where man
was excavating cesspool, he heard
him say to himself in loud voice:
''Persevere, my soul, or will plunge
thee into deeper filth than this"
A ew hours afterward an officer ap-.
preached the unfortunate man, and said
to him, "Come with me-" Horror took
possession of the laborer, who, when
found by the officer, was dressed like q
gentleman, and was taking his ease in
q cafe. He tried to ascertain from the
person who had him in charge why he
was wanted; for some went into the Sc
cret place under the control of the gov
ernment and never came out, b no
satisfactory answer could be given.
After being detained for a long time in
fearful suspense, he was at last brought
into the presence of a very high official,
and detained there. Finally he was
taken into the very presence of the Sui
tan. The Sultan was astonished to see
the man, who had been covered with
filth short time before, so well dressed
and intelligent in appearance. He said
to him: care you the man whom I saw
at work in a cesspool?"
81 am
"How is it that I find you dressed in
this way?"
81 am well paid for my work, which
is very filthy and disagreeable, and af-
terward cleanse myself and take mine
ease"
"But what did you mean when you
said: Persevere. my soul, or will
plunge thee into deeper filth than this!'
The man trembled, knowing that at q
word his head might be smitten from his
shoulders. Speak! said the Sultan. He
answered that man often says in anger
what his heart will not acknowledge.
"But what dost thou mean?''
He hesitated, and the Sultan reiterated
his command: "What dost thou mean?
What deeper filth is there than that in
which thou dost work?"
He still hesitated. The Sultan assured
him that no harm should come to him,
and the man then replied:
''My work was disagreeable, and
was almost tempted to leave it when ]
thought, 4 am still free, am obliged
to fatter no one; if give up this work
I may be compelled to take service
under the government, to live by fat
terry and falsehood, and SO said to my
soul: 'Persevere. or will plunge thee
into deeper filth than this
The Sultan, according to the story,
was 30 pleased with this answer that he
gave him a handsome present and all
lowed him to go away ummolested.
Christian Adv0catA
Griggs courier., 1891-02-13

The Hero's Habitation.-Tenner
Collum-''l'm writing horrible tale in
twenty-six chapters. I'm going to call
it The Romance of a Corpse Weeks
81 see. But what is the plot like?"
Tenner Collum-''O, shall have several
plots. Each six by two American
Grocer.
Griggs courier., 1891-02-13
All Else Eorpotten

"Didn't he once say he would never
speak to you again?"
eyes; but he saw had cold, and he
couldn't resist the temptation to tel:
me of sure ure.'-Puck.
Griggs courier., 1891-02-13
On Dangerous Ground.

Aunt Rosanna-I took the liberty Of
instructing your modiste to have your
ball-dresses cut with regard to the re-
qrirements of what promises to be
cold winter, my dears.
Clementine-We don't get half show,
do we. Bess?
Griggs courier., 1891-02-13
OUR WEDDING DAY.

Our wedding day, dear heart,
Well remember
How crisp the hoar-frost lay
That chill December.
I was . foolish thing,
How my heart failed me;
Little you knew or guessed
What It was th4t allied me.
had my doubts Of you.
Only just fancy!
Would you have thought it,
OF your fond Nancy?
People kept telling me
Men were deceivers;
Women most foolish folk,
Needless believers.
Would you be kind! asked,
And my heart fluttered;
True to the marriage vows
Your lips had uttered?
Ten years ago, dear love
How the time passes.
Jack! drink my health again;
Fill up our glasses.
Don't wipe my tears away;
They're not for sadness.
My heart is full to-day
Only OF gladness.
How true you've been to mo
None can guess ever;
Husband, stand by me still,
Never to sever.
AS Der the frosty sky
Wintry clouds hasten,
Our joys in future, Jack,
Tria,s may chasten.
Still hand in hand we'll step,
Fearing no morrow;
Wind blows the clouds away,
Love chases sorrow.
Our wedding day is o'er-
Twelve the clocks striking.
Look at me, Jack-am
Still to your liking?
Don't say word. you goose;
Only remember
I love you better now
Than that December.
L. E. Tiddeman, in Chambers Journ
Griggs courier., 1891-02-13

more.
After making few arrangements fol
beginning their search Waters with.
drew, bowling gravely to Florence as
he opened the door.
The search began almost the next
day, and continued for many days there.
after. Tom was really interested to
some degree, and was of much assist
ance to the professor. He studiously
kept away from the latter's rooms, and
saw scarcely any thing of Florence; the
only deviation from the direct line OF
| duty in that direction being sundry
hastily scribbled notes that he bribed
and cajoled the landlady into carrying.
Now and then he got word or two in
reply, but that was all.
One evening, after they had been in
Summersville a. couple of weeks, the
two men were returning after an un-
usually successful days work. The
professor was in high spirits. After
they had exhausted the subject Of the
days success, the professor took fatal
step.
81 fear you must find it lonesome at
the hotel" he said.
Tom felt his heart take a flying leap
for his mouth, but contrived to answer
indifferently:
"Well, yes, it is a little, especially of
J evenings, but make out well enough
with few books and things
'sWe find it somewhat lonely, too, -
admitted the professor. II fear it is a
little tiresome for Florence. She has
no one but the landlady to talk with
Griggs courier., 1891-02-13
PUNoENT PARAoRAPHs

PuNcENT PARAGRAPHS,
Nearing the Top.-.sIs she : grea&
actress?" Great? Well, / gnesa Why
that woman can afford not to lose her
diamonds. IN. Y. Sun.
IL don't believe in allowing doInes-
tics to get the upper hand. I make my
servant keep her place?'' lyon arc
lucky. Ours never does TO more than
three weeks. American Grocer.
when asked her to marry mo abe
began to shrink ike-like q flannel
shirt" ''That's an odd comparison.
What do you mean?" "Well, it's true.
She got up all around my neck. Dem
crest S Monthly.
-Pedestrian-"Well, sonney, guess
I'll have my boots blacked, are you
ready?" Small Bootblack-'No sor,
I'm Reddy's brother, but kin shine 'em
up fer yer just the same."-Binghamton
Republican.
IL have thought Of oneor two clever
things in my lifetime" said Willie Wish
ington, ''but didn't say them" "Why
not?" sit would have been such dis
appointment whenever opened my
mouth afterward. d."-Washington Post.
-"Why, haven't been able to make
a fire in the stove here all winter. 1t
doesn't draw" Landlord-"So? Then
it must have saCed about $50 for you in
fuel. In such case I'm afraid I'll have
to raise the rent ON you?"-Fliegende
Batter
Couldn't Help Himself.-The two
men had talked for time on the train.
Are you going to hear Barkins' lecture
tonight" said one. "Yes," returned
the other. "Take my advice and don't.
hear it's an awful bore" 81 must Co."
said the other, tI'm Barkins. Y.
Sun.
-Butcher-"Come, John, be lively
now; break the bone in Mr.. Williamson's
chops and put Mr.. Smiths ribs in the
basket for him." John (briskly)-"All
right, sir, just as soon as I've sawed off
MIR. Murphy's leg."-London Tid-Bits.
Mary had q little lamb,
Twas served upon plate,
And of that dainty morsel she
Without shudder ate.
m. Y journal.
"A little Rebuff.-sAh! Miss Martha,
admire your housekeeping SO! 1t iai
very sad for man to have to sit down
alone in his room eveningsv' "My dear
sir, you can't impose on me. You know
we'll enough that you never do that!''-
Fliegende Batter.
He Kiclxed.-The mother and aunt
Of a Chicago tive-year-old had spent the
greater part of their time ut the stores
downtown for several days, and he had
got tired of it. ''Well," he said yester-
day morning, in the tone of a deeply
disgusted young man, II suppose you
two are going shop-lifting again to-day"
Chicago Tribune.
aeassuring.-'O, it frightens me,
John, to think how terrible it would be
if that great lion should get out of his
cage" ''That's why took a back seat.
Now if he were to get out, he would be
quite satisfied, you see, before he could
reach us. ."-Fliegende Blatter.
"A Tender-hearted Man.-Secretary
of the Relief Society-"Are you the
wife of the laborer Muller? The rich
Mr.. Knicke has just called on me to
represent your destitution and to ask
that we should do something for you.
He says that you are to be turned ont il
you do not pay your rent within a
week" "That is true" "And who
is your landlord?" ''The rich Mr..
Knicke. ."-Fliegende Batter.
Griggs courier., 1891-02-13
Couldn't Stand the Odor.


A very amusing story was told about
Chancellor Bismarck by Earl Russell.
The incident occurred at Versailles
during the war of 1870. Lord Russell
was to have an audience, and he was
waiting for Count Won Arnim to leave
Bismarcks study. Presently Won Arnim
came out, tanning himself furiously with
his handkerchief.
"I really can not understand" he said,
'.how Bismarck can live in such an at
mosphere; he is continually smoking,
and the strongest cigars, too. had to
ask him to open the window, for could
not stand it,
Then he took leave of Lord Russell
and went his way. AS soon as Lord
Russell entered the room Bismarck said
to him:
'What strange tastes some people
have! There is Won Arnlm, now, who
has just gone out of the room; it is a fad
of his to scent himself up to an unbear-
able degree, and to-day the perfume was
so intense that had to open the win.
dow.-Chicago Tribune.