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Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17
A BOTTLE OF LAUDANUM
Sends Thompson Hunter, of Cheatham
County, Before His Maker.

A telephone message received here
to-day announces the death, from
suicide, of Thompson Hunter, OF
the Henrietta vicinity, last night at
7 o'clock. The message stated that
Mr.. Hunter drank bottle of lauda.
mum and died shortly thereafter. No
cause is assigned for the deed save
that he had been drinking heavily
for the past few days. He was a
prosperous farmer and was very well
known to the business men of Clarks-
vile. especially in tobacco circles,
He belongs to the we'll known Hun.
ter family, of Cheatman county, and
was man who will be missed in the
community.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17

Some people don't know the diff
ference in meat by looking at it, but
if you always buy steaks from a beet
that is on the increase and not de-
Ginning in flesh, you are sure to get
the best, and that is the kind kept
by Lynes Bros. f17d1w
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17
Good Value for Little Money.

Merchants will find the best line OF
office stationary for the money ever
offered in the city at the LEAF.
CHRONICLE job rooms. We have
lust received direct from the mills
the best lot of medium grade ruled
paper that we have ever handled
and the cheapest. Call if you want
good printing for little money.
d&w IF
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17
ITO Stockmen.

The LEAF CHRONICLE Job rooms
have the best lot of stock cuts of all
kinds and sizes in this section, and
will turn you out the best class OF
work. Call, or write and get esti.
mates on catalogues, folders, bills,
cards or anything else in our line.
4 Gn.,r ff
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17

r. II. Burney and M. Savage re-
turned from Louisville this morning,
where they went several days ago on
business with the railroad officials,
trying to settle the big lawsuits
brought against the company by the
contractors on the Mineral branch,
hut arrived at no understanding.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17
Spring Goods.

DAILY, Pea,c. & Green are now re
ceiving spring shirts, ties, handker
chiefs, ladies' and children's shoes
They are very busy marking anc
putting up goods, but will stop, t.
wait on customers. RememDel
that. ll'ol
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17
Fresh Garden Seed.

Seed sown at the proper time grow
better. GAINESVILLE Drug Co. sell all
varieties of Landreth's and Ferry's
peas and onion sets by the hushel'
We make speciality of fresh garden
seed. Come and see us. Clarksville
Drug Co. 2,17, lOteod&s'W
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17

Just received consignment of the
celebrated Youman Hats in the new
est shapes and col Jrs. While this
Hat has never before been introduced
in this market, it has enjoyed a
reputation in New York City second
to none. AT Bloch Bros. febl6
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17

Lynes Bros. received lot of very
fat, Stalled beeves from Mrs. Jesse
Harris this morning, weighing from
l 400 to 1900 pounds. Keep your
eyes on their advertisements for rich,
Juicy steaks and choice roasts.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17
City Court.

Jno. Edwards, colored, was before
Recorder Bailey this morning
charged with throwing rocks at a
negro woman on Franklin street
last night. The case was continued
unit; tomorrow morning for addi-
tiopal evidence.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17

COME TO STAY.-W. w. Joslin has
reopened his shop at German &
Wares old stand and is ready to dc
repairing of all kinds. In few
days he will have a full line of sad
dies, harness, etc, in. fl6d5t, wit
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17

Adolph Lalloz, carriage manufac-
turer, 119 Carroll street, Buffalo, N.
Y. states: 81 was troubled with
nausea of the stomach, sick headache
and general debility. Burdock
Blood Bitters cured me-" For sale
by Tudhope Drug Co.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17
oompleted the Old Territory.

II. r. Beach, jr., who has been as
s;stine u. ID. Tomlinson, tax assessor,
in assessing the taxes of the city, has
oomn,eted his work in the old terri
torv He is now assessing property
In the annex territory.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17
Trial Postponed.

The trial Of Tom Simons, the es'
oaned convict, which was set for this
49, s.~r',oon ~ Q o'clock before Judge
Tvler. has been postponed until IL
O'Clock tomorrow.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17

LosT-Yesterday Sunday be-
tween the Cumberland Presbyterian
church and the residence of T. III.
Allen, on baseball hill, ladies' hunt
ing. case gold watch with N. j. A.
engraved on front of c3se and May
8, 1890, on back. A small chain
with shell charm attached. Return
10 524 Martin street and be rewarded.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17
To Advertisers.

Adperh ms are requested TO hama IN chdn9eSJo
their Advertisements not later than $3.50 a. M. ON
the ia, HEY Wtsht them Inserted. We desire hdt
our a0Vt gtsSing columns be kept fresh ana br'gh
as zoe knO.t is 10 be one Of the great secrets o.
success in advertising, and for this reason zoe
giue our patrons frequent changes, 6W zoe must
insist on The observance Of the above RUE, as De
tnnnat handle our regular complement Of ne'OS
uhen Gro Dded NTH other matter in the middle o,
Ire DAY.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17

Ivnes Bros. have another lot of
stali-fed beeves, bought OF Mrs. Jesse
Harris. They are determined to
supply their customers with the best.
fl7dlw
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17

Chas. J. Station and wife will leave
tonight on the Ragon for Tolon,
KY, where they will reside in the
future,
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17

Miss Ada Crutchfeld, who has
been the guest of Mrs. c. ID. Rnnyon,
returned to her home at Trenton,
XIV. this morning.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17
On Top Again.

VIM. Goodman, manufacturer of
Indian medicine. All medicine
guaranteed to cure or money refun-
ded. Call at my place of business, 141
Tenth street, GAINESVILLE, Tenn.
1,2S,d1m
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17

Mrs. w. E. Beach is now visiting
Capt. L. Y. Deans family at Eufala,
Ala, and will return home next
week.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17

Squire Gopher Smith is reported
very i'll with fever, following the
grip, but was thought to be some
better this morning.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17

Misses Mollie and Pauline Vaughn
of Hopkinsville, are visiting friends
in New Providence.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17

DO you wear pants? II you do go
to Lieber's and invest SO ia a pair
worth from 81 20 So. 2,l6,dlW
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17

A beautiful selection of new Cling
hams and Embroideries to be seen at
Bloch Bros. teDl6
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17

]. Y. Cabsniss, formerly manager
of the Arlington, is now travelling
for a Cincinnati drug house.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17

Mrs. Geo. Bowling, who has been
very ill several days, was better this
morning.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17

Mrs. J. w. Bailey and daughter,
Madison street, have returned from
their visit to Paris.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17

A ba,n belonging to j. +. Muir
ply, at Pembroke, was burned last
Sunday, and in it about 81 800 worth
of tobacco.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17

Wesley Orgain is in the city to-day
and reports his father, Squire Urn
fin Orgain, much improved.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17

Misses Johnnie Bryan and Annie
Belle Adams, of Guthrie, were down
shopping and visiting friends yester'
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17

See notice of Thos. l.. Graham,
agent of Mrs. Mary e. Harris, adj
ministratrix of the late Jesse Il. Har-
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17

DIR. N. l.. Northington and wife
are both confined to their beds
with sickness.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17

Editor Williams, of the Guthrie
Blade, is in town.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17
Wanted

A good blacksmith. Apply to
Finis Ewing, Hampton Station,
Tenn. III, 2td&S-W
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17

DAILY, Pearce u Green announce
the arrival of spring goods. Read
their local.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17

Now is the time to leave your or
der with d. A. Harrison for a fine
buggy for spring use. 2, ,d&W1m
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17

If you want sweet, tender, juicy
steaks call on Lynes Bros who han
die stall-fed beeveS. f17dlW
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17

j. B. Clardy, of Jordan Springs, is
in the city today.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17

Gerhart d Sons call attention t.
their white goods, etc.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17

E. II. CARROT, of the Oak Grove
neiphborhood, is in town.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17

Largest, cheapest and prettiest line
of embroideries ever brought to the
city at Howerton q Macrae's. f3dtf
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17

See notice of day boarders and
dodgers wanted.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17

Mr.. Dan Gold had bad spell yes
terday, but was better this morning.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17

Philip Lieber & Son are having a
big pants sale for ten days, choice for
So. 2,16,1wd
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17

Bedford Cords IN evening shades
Just received at Howerton a Mac
rae's. llodu
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17

II. ]. Randle, of the Oakland
neighborhood, is in town.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17
G. E. Frey is in town today.

A. P. Jackson, of Sycamore Mills, is
in town.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17

andc
esfo
Clarksvine
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17

Go to Lynes Bros meat market
for fine, juicy steaks and choice
roasts. fl7dlW
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17
OWEN & MOORE.
DISTRICT CONFERENCE
Second Round Of Quarterly Meetings

Ashland City circuit, at Sycamore,
Feb, 10, IA.
Pleasant View and Mallory's Chap
ell, at Pleasant View, Feb. 20, q.
Asbury circuit, at Mount Carmel,
Feb. q, %.
Cedar Hill circuit, at Porter's
Chapel, Mar. 5, 6.
Sadlersville and Adams Station, at
Adams Station, Mar. Y, 10.
Red River circuit, at Martins
Chapel, Mar. 10, 20.
Springfield Station, Mar. q.
Antioch circuit, April 2, 3.
New Providence and Bethel, April
8, 10.
Now is the time to buy pair Of
pants to finish up the winter Go to
Lieber's and get choice for SO.
2,16,d1w
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17

Cottage for rent, No. 1877 Union
street. Apply on the premises.
f5,d2w
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17
Matrimonial.

Mr.. ". G. Caroland, of the Third
district, and Miss Cordie Current, OF
this city, were happily married to-
day by Rev. A, U. Boone in the
presence of few friends at the fam
ily residence. Mr.. Caroland will
take his bride home and they viii
commence life in earnest without
ceremony. That is the best way and
the LEAF-CHRoNICLE extends lis
hest wishes for prosperity and happi
ness.
Mr.G. G. Killebrew, son of W.
II. Killebrew, st. Bethlehem, and
Miss Emma Barbee will be united
in marriage this evening at the resi-
dence of the brides father, Mr.. John
Fields, Elder Schrieber officiating
The LEAF.CHRONICLE extends It's
congratulations, wishing the young
couple much happiness through life
For Misses school Shoes, ladies
Common Sense button Shoes in al
widths, Hanan q Sons celebrated
mems Shoes, go to Bloch Bros ITO
Gerhart & Sons have received theil
| White goods, Hamburg Edgings anC
| Rleachel COttOnS. 1lLQ4t
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17

WANTED-Lodgers and day board
ers at 231 N. Second street. f17dl0I
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17

Gerhart q Sons have received theil
White goods, Hamburg Edgings ano
Bleached CottonS. 1l|d4t
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17

GARDEN seed :!

We are now ready
to serve the public
with the old reliable
"Landreth's Garden
Seed" A full J. stock
Of everything for ear.
ly planting.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17

The GAINESVILLE Drug Co. calls at
tention to fresh garden seed.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17

Handsome new carpets are daily
arriving at Bloch Bros, and some OF
them are veritable gems. Call ana
see them. ITO
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-17

Gerhart & Sons have received their
White goods, Hamburg Edgings ana
Bleached Cottons. ll'u4t
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-10-23
BRIGHT BITS

YoUNo MAN. make a note OF this: Grass
widows are not green.-Te.cds Stftfn0s.
TEE self made man is frequently exceedingly
proud OF a very poor joo.-Ierds Siftin0s.
GOSH" explained Josiah Punkerton as he
Razed at the leopard in the menagerie les look
at them Observation-Disclosures star.
HERES an article on'The Genesis of Cholera
said the horse editor.
I'D rather read one on the exodus Of the
plague replied the snake edtor.-Pittsburo
Chronicle
JoNEs-My wife and suffer from alternate
insomnia.
Brown-Alternsts insomnisi What is thAti
Whichever goes to sleep first keeps the other
awake all night. "-NetU York Herald.
THE man who discovered that a rubber tip ia
the proper cAper on the end of q lead pencil
made clean $4,000, but the man who discov-
cred that the proper study Of mankind is a man
died poOr.-AeD York OTld
AT THE ART DIsPLAY-Doorman to country
man)-You will have to leave your umbrella
here.
what forf"
because it doesn't rain in the picture gal
lery.-Ierds Sfftings.
BRowN-I believe that Smiths baby viii grow
Jones-Why, has it & remarkably large arm
and hstI
Brown-No, but it has a remarkably large
mouth. Kate Fietd's u dshinoton.
Sa1u GuS eOlbOr, Il OOu ike your sub
tect. 1 fail to see that the cholera has anything
in common with poetry"
20, yes it has replied the bard confidently"
"Howsn ~
Nobody wants Il. ~ Washington Star.
Mr.. L1GHrlnED Cooaxingly to Tommy)-Did
your sister say she was glad when you told
her called?
Tommy Qiterellv)-No. She said she didn't
expect anything else, to-day being Friday and
the 18th Of the month.-Chtca0o Aet1s-Record,
You're HoUsEKEEPEE-Havey you any smoked
herring?
Shopman-Yes, madam; some nice fat ones.
Young Housekeeper-Are they quite freshP
Shopman-Indeed they are-caughr this
morning. assure you Saturday EUeniro Ga
zette.
81 DON'T want to go to school, sobbed Wal
ter.a
Don't you want to learn to readY" asked his
nurse. what Will you do when you grow to
be q man If you can't read?'
30, " said the little fellow, You can read to
me just the same. "-Harper's Young People.
WHAT has happened to you; you look
vexedg"
II should say So This morning I was Just
going 10 be very angry about something, when
some one spoke to me, and have been trying
the whole day to think what was going to be
angry about aud / can't do IL. "-Te1Gs 6tft-
tngS,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-10-23
Did Not Have to Be Taught.

One night at little mountain town in Ken
lucky was seated on the front porch Of the
tavern, waiting for bedtime to come along
when tall. strapping fellow lounged through
the office and dropped into chair beside me-
says writer in the Detroit Free Press.
stranger in these partsf" he said inQuiringly
"a little somewhat SO" replied, glad of
chance to talk to somebody; though Two been
over section Of it In the last month"
What did you think Of t2'
We'll It might be worse"
Yes, s'pose so. but I've studied up some
and don't see exactly how"
20, 1t isn't all bad - l said. enoourA gingly.
Il reckon not" he replied in a half-hearted
ways Il never heard anybody say anything
against the moral character Of our mountains;
our trees would stand well in any community :
the Cum berland river is clear, and our cows are
as rule, peaceable and well disposed"
The mans answer surprised me not little
had not heard any native talk quite as he did
and was interested,
do you belong here?" inquired.
Yes; never lived anywhere else"
What business are you inf"
I'm q school teacher"
20, you teach the young idea how to shoot, do
Not much," he replied with emphasis, its
born right tn EN-, and that's what ais the whole
country"
Probably he knew what he was talking about.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-10-23
PBRaONAL

ACCORDING 10 an exchange Alaska has
thirty-four Indian schools with 100 pupils.
THE LIFE of the late Cyrus W. Field, by his
brother, Rev. Dr Henry NJ. Field. will appear
in q few days. @
PRINoE GEORGE OF Wales Is said to be very
fond OF taking one Of hs sisters out for a stroll
N the shops OF buckingham Palace road whom
they are IN London.
GOODWIN SMITH spoke at an annexationist
meeting in Ontario the other day, declaring that
the whole country was either at a standstiu or
declining IN prosperity.
ABA BUKAR, the Sultan Of Johore, who will
visit the worlds fair next season, is about s.
years OF age, man Of progressive views and
THE lord lieutenant Of Ireland has salary of
100000 per Annum, but the expenses Of the po-
sition are so high as TO make big private
fortune necessity to the sppointee.
QUEEN VICToRIA's next public appearance In
London will be at the opening OF the Imperial
institute next May. She has promised the Prince
OF wales that she will perform this ceremony.
TEE BROTHERS RosENFKLB announce the ap-
pearance in this country under their manage
ment OF the celebrated Italian actress, Eleanor
Duse She has been called the Italian Bern
hardt. She has had numerous offers TO visit
America professionally but has hitherto re-
sisted all overtures.
The gentlemen farmers of Roumania have de-
clded to present Princess Marie Of Edinburgh,
the fair hsnce of the heir apparent Of their
KING, with magnificent gold diadem tkickly
set with jewels, and forming wreath of wheat
ears, which is to symbolic the agricultural
wealth of their country.
NJ RENAN lived long enough to complete the
fourth volume of his History OF the Jewish
People" having employed his last country holi-
DAY IN working from his notes. The most dis
Iingulshed of the Partisan Hebrews, Baron
Hirsch, the Rothsohilds and Others gave him
terial.
COUNTESS BRAzzA DI SAvoRGNAN the sister
in-law of the celebrated African traveller,
possesses castle at Brazzasoo, In the proviace
OF Udine, where. says the London Meas she
mas founded three schools for teaching lace
making to the little girls out OF their school
and working hours. The girls are paid for the
lace they produce every month, and get prize
in money besides for good conduct.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-10-23
some "old Time Hunting.

veteran sportsman. speaking Of the hunting
In South Carolina before the war, said the other
day 70 the Charleston Netps and Courie- =:
Ducks used to swarm In our rice fields then
/ Turkeys, pertridges and other game fllei the
/ forests. Snipe infested the nee stubb!e in
millions, and woodcocE were plentiful IN every
swamp when in season. Never in any country
have deer been more strictly preserved From
heard In certain preserves where deer multiplied
IKE cattle II was nothing unusual for planter
/ TO reserve 1000 or 5000 acres OF woodland for
/ deer park. have seen no less than twenty-five
deer cross the road in one herd. Bears also were
/ very common.
| lone Of the most exciting hunts I evar en-
! loyed was bear hunt gotten up by william
4 Lowndes on tie Ashspoo river We killed
several bears, running them with our deer dogs
S Sa1 I0T Saogs until they were freed or came to
| Day. nave seen many a brave dog killed and
disabled by bears. At that time f1re hunting
used to be practiced to a considerable extent
and many deer were killed in that wAy to say
| nothing OF the live stock and cattle. am VERY
Elsd 10 say that this practice is now prohibited
| by law. recall an amusing incident that hap
Pened TO two OF a planters sons one night. The
boys were hunting, the elder carrying the gun
ana The younger the pan of fire. Presently
they beheld the eyes Of deer about twenty
Yards away, gazing in fascination at the light.
hlm Toni Tom Immediately sighted
between the staring eyes and
shot The boys heard fall and scuffiing among
the leaves, and than the animal lay still We've
Killed him! Dried the small one gleefully We
nothingI said the elder. Il killed him,
Frank Upon investigation il was found to be
favorite thoroughbred colt OF their fathers
Mhew' said Tom, we killed Meteor, Frank
MeYd d? said Frank. You killed him. Tom.
We once had grim battle with q panther
near the southern boundary of the state. We
called him the last panther in Carolina For
two days we hunted him with a party of forty
seven gentlemen, some fifty drivers and ninety
or 100 dogs, and finally killed him in a swamp
on the Savannah river. 1t was in the year is4i,
ano 20 my knowledge there has not been ono
killed In the state since
my grandson came to me the other day with
wonder In his eyes and told me be had seen four
deer during the days hunt, of which two had
been killed. He was slightly more astonished
when told him had seen four killed in one
drive. From what hear conceive that game
especially deer, is becoming scarce throughout
the country now. and under the conditions OF
ITS present settlement the laws cannot be too
carefully made and observed or too strictly ex-
ecuted II we wish 70 preserve any game at all
for our children. had occasion last winter to
travel through the rico regions and to my
sstonishment the ducks had departed Every
here and there little hocks Of fifteen or twenty
would be seen, and these were so shy as TO rise
2oO yards from the steamer Twenty-Five years
ago in the same river they could only be mum
bered by myriads."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-10-23
rs WIGS Newest Clown

"A conductor on the International and Great
Northern once told me a queer story" re.
marked Ezra Morgan to st. Louis Globe
Democrat writer "His name was Painter and
his run was from Galveston to Willis Tex. He
said that shortly after his marriage he made a
compact with his wife that whichever died first
should appear to the other She only lived
while he was sitting reading one evening. she
walked up to him and laid her hand on his
shoulder. She talked with him q few minutes
as freely as though in the flesh, then picking
up pair Of shears that laid on the table SAID:
After am gone you may doubt that l ap-
peared to you. You may think it is a dream or
an hallucinAtion. Keep this as a souvenir, and
LAID it on the table and vanished. the goods
resembled white silk, but the textile experts
confess that they do not know what it is-that
II any such goods we're ever woven in an earthly
loom they do not know it :"