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Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-26
COL. II. M. DOAK.
An Amusing Story Told at His Expense
by "Bon Air"

"Bon Air" in the current issue OF
the Spirit of the Times, relates the
following conc rning prominent
Nashvillian:
I'll. M. Doak, who in years gone by
welded the editorial pen in the SER
vice of the Nashville Banner, sat
himself down the other day, and in a
little less than six hours dashed off a
comedy, which he calls 1.-THE Quar-
tire Cent, or the Comedy of the 400. J"
Mr.. Doak is scholarly gentleman,
an accomplished linguist and a
ShakeSperean student. He is in the
habit now and then of lecturing on
Macbeth, and his impersonation of
that remarkable man" has been
pronounced superior to that of any of
the play actors of the present time.
One day, several years ago, the
writer and Mr.. DOak were walking
along the principal street of a small
town in Tennessee when we came
upon meat shop, in front of which
on the sidewalk stood a butchers
block. The opportunity for little
fun was too good to let pass, and
Selling the shining blade Doak pro-
ceeded to give his Interpretation of
the dagger scene" We were
strangers in the town. The butcher
stared hard at Doak for moment,
glanced uneasily at the uplifted
knife, then turned and fled to the
rear of his shop. Macbeth went on
with his lines, advancing step by
step toward the open door of the
shop. a crowd quickly gathered.
Doak continued to move forward,
looking neither to the right nor the
left, but keeping his irenzied gaze
fixed steadily upon the dagger"
The door wat reached, one foot was
inside and the other was in the act of
following, when the now thoroughly
alarmed butcher reappeared with a
huge axe in his hands and murder in
his eye. Doak took in the situation
at a glance, and, dropping the knife,
broke into merry laugh; but the
man of meat was in no laughing
mood, and Macbeth" was forced to
beat an ingloriuus retreat to save his
scalp.
1t required the combined services
of the mayor and several other promi-
nent cltizcns of the town to quiet the
butcher and convince him that Mr..
Doak was an inoflensive gentleman
and not mailman as he had sup
posed.
Mr.. Doak considers this the great
est compliment ever paid to his abili-
ties as an Interpreter of Shakespe-
rean character.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-26
Robert Downing.

Robt. Downing is one of the most
prominent and enthusiastic knights
Of Pythias in America, being a Sir
Knight in Columbia Division No. 4,
U. II. X. p, Washington, ID. c., and
of Webster Lodge No. 7, of the same
city. Mr.. Downing has no less than
nine members of the order in his
company
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-26
The Michigan Mutual,

j. S. Griffin is in the city in the in
terest of the Michigan Mutual Life
Insurance Co This company, now
in its twenty-fifth year, is one of the
staunchest, and has such a remark
able record of thrift and growth as
entities it to its full share of public
confidence and patronage. Its poll.
cies embrace every desirable feature
of "old line" insurance, and are char
acterized by their definiteness and
liberality. Hon. T. w. Palmer,
president of the Worlds Columbian
Commission, is president of the com
pany. f26,1t
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-26

An election will be ordered in
District No. ) if it has not already
been done, to fill the vacancy for
magistrate, caused by the death of
Ii. II. Rogers, Esq, the law requir-
ing ten days notice. No district in
the county has been better or more
efficiently represented in the County
court, the two magistrates being Jas.
Achey and ii, II, Rogers, both solid,
level headed, conservative, business
men, and it is TO be hoped that The
people of the district will pick their
nest man for the place and elect him.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-26

The Paducah News announces the
marriage, at Metropolis, H., of Mr..
A. A. Balsley, the popular represen-
tative of the Diem 4 Wing Paper Co.
OF Cincinnati, to Miss Lou Faust, of
Pnducah.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-26

w. o. Brandon was called to Nash
vile last night by a telegram an,
nouncing the serious illness of his
brother, A. w. Brandon. A tele.
phone message received to-day states
that he is much better.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-26
is CENTS PER WEEK.
To Advertisers.

ADVERT rs are requested to hand IN changes FOR
their advertisements not later than 9:3O a. M on
the ,taL hey ,oiSh them Inserted. We desire that
our atiucqttan0 columns be kept fresh and b1tght,
as zoe kn0.t is TO be one Of the great secrets OF
success in advertising, and for this reason zoe
give our patrons frequent changes, bm zoe must
insist on The observance Of the above Tnle, as zoe
tannat hl,,die our regular complement Of 'ael0s
uhen crOOtied ,0th other matter in the middle Of
ne ddN.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-26
To Stocknen.

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
wo-k. Call, or write and get esti-
mates on catalogues, folders, bills,
cards or anything else in our line.
d&sw,tf
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-26
War on Street Walkers.

The police force has begun re-
lentless war on street walkers and
will keep it up until Clarksville is
rid of these nnisances. -Four of them
were fined 81 each in the city court
this morning.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-26
Executive Committee.

Special TO the Leaf-Chronicle.l
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Feb. 90
The News this afternoon will pub
lish Chairman McCOrnell's call for
the Democratic Executive Commit
mittee meeting at Nashville March
II.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-26

Ermine will bring to the front
more talent than has ever been dis.
played in any one amateur entertain
ment in the city. t2G,3td
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-26

J. II. Ragsiale, of Ragsdale q
Peck, Springfield, prominent distill'
ers and wholesale whisky dealers, is
in the city to-day.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-26

Largest, cheapest and prettiest line
of embrOideries ever brought to the
city at Howerton Il Macrae's. f3dtf
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-26

The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. G
X. Smith is very much better to day,
the LEAF-CHRoNICLE is pleased to
state.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-26

Excelsior Water cures biliousness
and headaches. Try it. On draught
and in bottles ut TudhhOpe Drug
Co. f20deodtf
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-26

II. Ledhetter has a few red variety
raspberry bushes ready FOR trans
planting at 81 per hundred. Call on
him. f25,dtf
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-26

M. G. Pitman, special commission
err, advertises valuable property for
sale elsewhere in this issue.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-26

1t will be worth the price of adj.
mission to see the costumes in Err
mine. std
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-26

f. r. Dabney, of Ringgold, is in
the city.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-26

Now is the time to leave your or
der with D. A. Harrison for fine
buggy for spring use. 2,10, d&w1m
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-26

III. N. Leech has retired from Me-
ridian, Miss.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-26

w. N. Gaines, of Port Royal, is
here to day.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-26

excelsior" is the best mineral
water. 1t cleansos and invigorates
the system. Sold by Tudhope Drug
Co. f20deodtf
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-26
OWEN & MOORE.


Says the Kentuckian: 1.-THE
choice of tobacco auctioneer has
now narrowed down to about four
contestants, viz: VIM. Cowan, Wal
ter Williams, ]. B. Poll ard and A.
b. MaXey, of Cerulean Springs. 1t
was expected that an election should
be gone into Wednesday, but FOR
some reason it was postponed"
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-26

Harrison's huggies are the best and
oh eapcst. Leave your order for a
spring job. $40, lmd&w.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-26

Ermine will be the event of the
season. f26,3 td
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-26

Adams & Neblett have Gilt-edge
Butter.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-26

A beautiful selection of new Cling
hams and Embroideries to be seen at
Bloch Bros. feb16
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-26

Although the cost of producing
Ermine is over 5000 the prices are
rs, so and 35cts. f26,d3t
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-26

Picked beef and hog iowls a
Lynes Bros. f25, lmod
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-26
Tennessee Beauties.

The Sunny South devoted much of
its space last week to writing up the
society young ladies of Nashville.
Among a group of portraits appears
that of Miss Mary Moore, who is
known by many Montgomery coun.
ty people. Miss Moore's beauty has
often been remarked and she is a
leader in the social circles of the City
of Rocks, and is very much admired
by all who know her in this county.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-26

Ermine seats for sale at Owen &
Moore's; no extra charge for re.
served seats on the floor. i26,3t
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-26

No need to go to Saratoga. We
can supply the celebrated Excelsior
Spring Water just as it is drawn
from the spring. t2Odeodtf
TUDHOPE DRUG Co.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-26

For Burns, scalds, bruises and all
pain and soreness of the flesh, the
grand household remedy is DR..
Thomas Electric Oil. Be sure you
get the genuine. Sold by Tudhope
Drug Co.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-26

Hog jowls and corned beef a
Lynes Bros, i-o'iInod
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-26

Don't fai to see the beautiful opera
Ermine f26,3td
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-26

Gilt,edge Butter at Adams & Neb-
lett's.
The Helena independent., 1892-07-31
People Taking Advantage Of tho Drew
bankrupt Sale.

People Taking Advantage Of tho Drew
Bankrupt Sale.
The average Helena man and woman is
quick to find out whore there are bargains.
This was illustrated during the past week
by the business done by the gentleman in
charge of the Drew bankrupt stock of
boots and shoes, on Main street. opposite
the Cosmopolitan. In the stock was quite
an assortment of tennis shoes. Those for
children and boys, the regular price Of
which il $l.O0, we sold for 50 cents. while
mems sold for 60 and rs CENTS There is
still a good assortment loft, and those who
want bargains should call early this week.
II has been decided to store the stock SEPT.
1until business picks up, and from now until
that time all the goods will be sold lower
than the phenomenally cheap prices that
have heretofore ruled. making il an object
for those who need footwear now, or who
want to provide for the future, to purchase
All the goods are of the best manufacture,
among them being line of Edwin G. Burt
d Co.'s ladies' French kid hand turned
buttoned shoes, worth &C. selling for SO.
Also line of Cusin's ladies' outing shoes.
in tan, worth $3.50. selling for 1925. Then
there are ladles' Oxford tics. selling for
1925 and worth -. such bargains as
these are seldom offered in Helena, never
before in the shoe line. and it is sure thing
they will be snatohed up quick.
The Helena independent., 1892-07-31
EMO HELD FOR COURT.

Tho Shooting Of Fred Norton Comes Up
Before Judge Gage
John Emo had preliminary hearing be-
fore Judge Gage in the police court yester-
day morning on the charge of shooting
Fred Norton. on Clore street. Wednesday
night. County Attorney Nolan represented
the state and J. M. Clements the defense.
The testimony was to the effect that the
mon had some words and few very un-
complimentary remarks were made, when
Norton struck at Emo with his fist and hit
him. Emo pulled revolver from his hip
pocket, when one Of the bystanters got
between the two men and advised the
would-be shootist not to do anything des-
perate. Emo, however. walked past the
man who was trying to prevent row, and
made for Norton, who was standing several
feet away. Emo had the revolver still in
his hand, and Norton made a atep toward
him and grabbed for the gun, which was
discharged. Norton had his face full OF
powder, though tho ball missed him. The
palm of one hand was hurl by tho hammer
of the weapon. Emo was held in $500 bail
for the action Of the district court.
The Helena independent., 1892-07-31
ASKING FOR DAMAGES
Two Lawsuits Brought TO Helena
From Great Falls for
Hearing.
The City Wants d Sewor Con-
tractor to Make Good
the LOSS.
An Unguarded Excavation Near thH Steam
boat Block Ii tho Cause Of the
Litigation.

II. G. Jorgsnson. of Great Falls, who lost
his case against the Butte and Montana
Commercial company for $25, 900 damages,
has appealed to the supreme court. His
attorneys state his case ~ follows: Jor-
gsnson was employed % skilled oarpsn-
ter BY tho defendant in the construction Of
saw mill at Great Falls. He WAS ordered
by the foreman to work on the third story
of the framework and roll heavy plank,
which were being hoisted up to that story
BY rope and tackle. across from that side
of the building TO the other. for the pur-
pose of constructing floor or staging to
stand on while erecting other parts of tho
structure. A fellow employs canted one of
the planks and JorRenson foil to the floor
below, breaking his right leg above the
ankle. The court below instructed the
jury to dnd'for the defendant.
Another case fled in the supreme court
yesterday is that Of Albert Kleinsohmidt
W. Belthaser Binzel. Kleinschmidt asked
that the defendant be adjudged the joint
owner and tenant in common with him in
the whole of lot X, Getohell d Child mining
claim in Helena, and to determine tho
amount due from defendant on account of
loan. Judgment was rendered In favor
of plaintiff.
The Helena independent., 1892-07-31
DISTINGUISHED VISITORS.
They Will 10 Given Pablo Reception
August o.

They VIII 10 Given Pablo Reception
August o.
party of distinguished Catholic clergy
men are expected In Helena in = few days.
II il composed Of Archbishop Riordnn,
Bishop Soanlon. Father Riordan, Of Chi
osRo. brother Of the archbishop and
Father sassia. =. ]. The party passed
through Helena few days ago and we're
the guests Of Bishop Brondel. They nre In
the National park At present, and are Ok
pectsd here on Aug. 8, whom they will DO
rendered q public receptions at ~. Aloyaius
hall BY the local branch OF the Catholic
Knights Of America. Archbishop Riordan
will on this occasion bless handsome now
silk banner and present II to tho knights.
Several local speakers will deliver addresses
at ths reception. to which all are cordially
invited. The arohbishop. who 10 one OF the
lending Catholic knights, takes great in
forest In tho order, and has done much to
advance Its interests. The reverend gen.
tleman will remain here Tor several days ~
tho guest Of Bishop Brondsl.
The Catholic Dramatic club 10 busy those
days rehearsing tho opersttR "rhe Hay
makers" which is TO be produced at st.
Aloysius hall on Aug. IL and Is. An Or
chestra of ten pieces will assist in tho pro-
duction of the opetetta, which promises to
be greeted with crowded house on each
evening.
The Helena independent., 1892-07-31
A GREAT FIND.

You can make no greater find
than to discover the right place for
purchasing groceries. To the right
place you can go with a feeling of
absolute security; to it you can 90
without exercising eternal vigi-
lance in order to protect your inter
ests. We sell groceries on the
principles that we would like to
have applied to us if we were buy
ing them. We see that our Gus
toners lose nothing through care
lessness, and we take excellent
care to keep in stock nothing that
is not just what it ought to be IN
the matter OF quality. That IS why
when you come to US you come to
the right place for groceries.
Turner & 90.
The Helena independent., 1892-07-31
SUING HIS Ii NDSMEN.

An Unguarded Excavation Near the Steam
bost Block Caused damage.
A short time ago p. B. Dillon. of Marys
Vile. got verdict against the city of
Helena for $3.50 damages and $749O costs.
Dillon's team fell into sewer excavation
on Main street near the Steamboat block
one night last August. Now the city is
after the bondsmen of Jerry J. Mccarthy,
the plumber who dug the hole to make
sewer connections. His bondsmen are
Thomas Conner and Jacob d. Tietjen.
The amount of the bond is $500. The city
claims that the obligation was given for
the faithful performance of sewer con-
tract and that Mccarthy was working
under a plumbers license from the city
and that he placed no safeguards or signal
lights at the excavation az required BY
ordinance.
The Helena independent., 1892-07-31
Triumph of Principle Everything,

ATLANTA, Ga, July 3O.-Editor Howell, OF
tho Atlsnta Cons stitution. upon his return
from the Chicago convention. wrote sx-
President Cleveland that whatever ther q
might have been Of differences among
Gsmocrats AZ to who should be nominated.
they have all been harmonizsd by the ar
bitra ment Of the national convention, and
he would receive the cordial support of the
Constitution. In toply he thanks Howell
for the assurance Of support, and says.
among other thinQs. Honestly, IL seems
10 me TINT democrats who are not at this
time loyal to the cause are rscreant TO their
country. The personal Advancement Of
men 10 nothing; the triumph of The princi-
Piles We advocate 10 everything"
The Helena independent., 1892-07-31
BIG DAM AGES,

Case Against tho Great Northern Rail-
way for 100000.
A suit vas filed in the United States cir
cult court yesterday against the Great
Northern Railway company to recover
100000 for causing the death of John
Smith, at Dodson. Choteau county. on June
%. 1891. Tho suit is brought by Mary A,
Smith, the mother and guardian of John,
Thomas and Mary, the children Of the man
killed. 1t is alleged that he was run over
by train and his body crushed so that he
died of his injuries. Baum & Green. OF
Great Falls, are Mrs. Smiths attorneys.
The Helena independent., 1892-07-31


The London Queen narrates a story of
the singular disappearance of q lady from
the fashionable orioles of London. Her
strange absence occurred some years ago,
and friends and acquaintances who had so
deeply mournsd her mysterious fate con
cluded that it was one of those cases of
carelessness of her attendants when she
was decorated with too much jewelry, an
great wealth apd fashionable proclivities.
A temptation for rogues, they concluded,
or, perhaps, too many relatives awaiting an
opportunity. 1.-The most singular part of
it," continues the Queen. "the lady, to the
CONSERVATION of those who yet remembered
her, reappeared within the last few days,
whether from mad-house. where her af-
fectionate relatives were supposed to have
confined her, or whether her story is 10 be
believed. will be loft to the surmises of
our readers"
In narrating her experience she men
toned that she had made spiritualism and
astronomy her studies during her idle
hours, and SO much had the ideas of both
impressed her that seemingly the spirit of
Capernicus was continually in communion
with her thoughts and influenced her
actions to such . degree that upon the last
visit Of the now approaching planet, she
evidently lost control OF her actions and
was transplanted by the power OF the spl' 1t
of tho great astronomer to that strange
land, from which she was only enabled to
return upon its present visit.
See" she observed to her startled and
admirinR friends, II have lost mono of the
freshness of my youth during my absence,
but feel younger and have learned much."
"See." she continued. "the cut of my gowns
are quite equal to any Parisian modiste, while
the les and fashions there are far beyond
our native earth. visited dry goods store
just before my departure. Twas an ele-
giant concern. and the crowds of ladies
there would have reminded you of one Of
our big London emporiums. If recolect
a light they were having ribbon sale. for
ribbons there are quite the rage this sea-
son"
Ladies'. ribbons are the rage this season
the world over, and are in great demand in
Helena at present. The New York Dry
Goods store, with its grand facilities. will
initiate its dry goods neighbors in far of
Mars, and for two days next week, saw
Wednesday and Thursday, a great special
sale of ribbons will be on.
Ladies, We beg you do not fail to visit the
New York store. especially do not fail to be
there on the two days mentioned, for ritz
bons will be marked down, down to such
prices that tho greatest surprise and pleas
ure awaits you.
The Helena independent., 1892-07-31
Probate Busin ess,

Application was made yesterday in the
estate of b. G. Brooke for an order direct-
ing the conveyance to r. P. p. Wainwright
and w. E. Cox of block 304 Brooke addi-
ton. Brooke, before his death. gave a
bond to sell the property for 10000. all of
which the applicants say has been paid ex-
oept $4,000.
Final accounts were submitted yesterday
in the estate of David Ruben. Debts
to the amount of $40. 110.01 have been paid.
and there is $l7.25O in real estate.
II. G. Yeager, guardion of Easom Bart
lott. insane, reports that he has received On
offer of $53 per acre for 1916 acres in
Lewis and Clarke county. belonging to his
ward, 81, 100 to be paid in cash and the bal
ance III two years with interest at six per
cent.
The Helena independent., 1892-07-31
Samuel X. Davis SpeolAt.
INVESTMENT NTOf1KS.

tWuIuDI NJ DRviB SpoCKa1
INVESTMENT STOCKS.
10000 Iron Mountains. lots 500 and 1000.
This is the most regular monthly dividend
payer in the market.
10000 Cumberland. One block at price
that will pay large holders to buy.
10000 Helena Il Victor. A dividend pay
ing stock-this block as an investment
10 a purchase.
10000 Polaris Beaverhead county. A
safe investment few owners will be divided.
5000 Bald Butte. One block-a great
gold mine and great purchase.
Bald Butte--l5O. 25O. 500 shares; safe.
1000 Whitlach and Mcintyre and Union;
800 and 1000 lots. The coming gold mine Of
Montana.
The cheapest fres-millinR god property
in Montana for sale.
Rooms 36 and 81. Bailey block.
The Helena independent., 1892-07-31

NOTICE TO CREDlTORS-IN THE MATTER
~ Of the estate Of Walter W. do Lacy. deceased.
In tae district court Of tho First judicial dis
trict Of tho stAte OF Montana in and for the
county 0f Lewip and Clarke.
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned. sd-
ministrator OF tho estate of Walter W. de Lacy.
having claims against. tho said deceased, TO eN-
hibit then.. with the necessary Vouchers. within
notice, to tho ssid administrator, at his Office.
room TO- Gold block. in tho city OF Helena, in tho
county Of l. evils and Clarke state Of Montana.
tho came teing tho place for the transaction Of
the business Of said estate in said county of
Lewis and Clarke
Dated. AelsnS. Montana juno 2e 1872
WIN. DE LACY,
Administrator Of the estate of Walter W. Do
Lacy. deceased.