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Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-24
Nonconnlttal.

The reader may remember the story OF
that noncommittal editor who during a
presidential canvas, desiring to propitiate
all his subscribers of both parties, hoisted
the ticket of Or and n" at the ton
of his columns, thus giving those who
took the paper their choice of filling the
gaps so as to make Grant and Wilson" or
"Greeley and Brown" A story of similar
character Is told Of an army officers mess
in France. The period is that one OF
change and uncertainty following the
downfall Of the empire before the present
republic was completely established.
A brother soldier from a neighboring
detachment having come in, bottle of
wine was uncorked in his honor
"Gentlemen," said the guest, raising his
glass, II am about to propose a toast ut
once patriotic and political" A chorus OF
hasty CALCULATIONS and murmurs at once
greeted him. "Yes, gentlemen" coolly
proceeded the orator, 81 drink to a thing
which-an object that-Bahl | will out
with it Mt once. 1t begins with an X and
ends with an G."
"CaptalP' whispered IA young lieutenant
whose commission came from the provi
sional government at Bordeaux. Gle pro
poses the Repubique, without offending
the old fogies by saying the word"
"Nonsensel He means the Radicale," re
piled another, an old captain from Cassel
Upon my word" said third, as he
lifted his glass, 'our friend must mean la
Royaute."
II seeP' cried IA veteran from Frosch
weller; 1--WE drink to In Revanche"
In fact, the whole party drank the toast
heartily, each interpreting it to his liking
Youths Companion.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-24

It was on an electric car, bound from
Harvard square to Boston. He was sus-
Ccptible Harvard student, she as pretty a
girl rs you could wish to see. He wore an
immaculate white scarf and was arrayed
like n lily of the field She had brown
eyes that extended back to her soul, and
she knew how to use them. She left the
car at the central gate of the Common,
and he sighed and watched her through
the car window until she was out of sight
An hour later he was strolling through
West street viewing the shoppers with n
critical eye, Suddenly, from the mys-
terious interior of a dry goods store, bun
die in her hand, her cheeks flushed with
the ardor of the chase, she came forth,
fairer than before, and underneath the inn
maculate scarf he felt "a joyous connection.
At O'Clock he was at the Adams House,
and, rs in duty bound, made cursory ex-
animation of the ladies' dining ROOM He
had inspected scarcely half the tables
when his heart stopped and his eye was
riveted Just underneath mirror she sat,
Invested of her wraps and nothing short of
ravishihg.
at is fate," said he, and stared at her
until there was danger of the head waiter
calling the police.
At 4 O'Clock he was hurrying up IRE
mont street in the overture of threaten
ing rainstorm, bound for Park square. In
front Of the fremont theater he thought
of his immaculate scarf and fine raiment
and sought shelter in n doorway.
Another moment and the world around
him grew misty. She stood beside him,
her skirts in hand and despair in her face,
wit hput mar kiutOSh or nm brplla tn shield
her from the rain.
He glanced at her moment, rolled up
his twelve dollar trousers and departed on
a run A few doors down the street was
furnishing store. He dashed into it.
Give me AN umbrella, quick" he said
Here is one" said the clerk; $3.50,
genuine natural wood and"--
Hang the wood" said he.
He dived into his pocket A two dollar
bill, two ones anu iorty-ii,e cents in change.
"Call it St.4a It's all Two got"
"All right" said the clerk.
He threw down the money and rushed
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-24
back TO the doorway
She was gone
Then he raised his umbrella and started
to walk 10 Camhri',e Boston Herald.



Ostrich farmin. is one Of the important
Industries OF souta Africa, which Us yet
furnishes the bulk of the ostrich pIumes
for the markets of the world There are
probably 100000 domesticated ostriches in
Cape Colony. Each bird is supposed to net
his owner forty dollars per annum. The
usually built of stone, but where stone is
not abundant wire fences have been en-
ployed with equal success.
The birds are commonly plucked once
every eight months. yielding one pound
weight of feathers each bat many farmers
only pluck sixty feathers ut time, so as
not to cause too much irritation and result
ing inflammation, which is very injurious
to the health of the birds and lessons the
next crop of feathers. The birds in these
large fields find plenty of food, rarely hav-
ing to be fed with mealies, beans, lucerne
or other cultivated food products.
The number of eggs laid varies from eight
cen to twenty four the male bird usually
excavating the nest in some sandy spot, but
both birds assisting in the incubation, tax
ing turn about. But it is during this period
of incubation that the plumes are at their
BEST and many of them are utterly spoiled
for commercial purposes. OF late years
artificial incubating has been resorted to,
and with perfect success for it has been
found that fewer eggs are spoiled by this
method, and the young thus Matched are
no less vigorous than those brought up by
the birds themselves. The value of feathers
exported from Cape Colony during the past
thirty years is estimated at over $50, 900 ZOO,
the total weight being about 1900 TONS
American Agriculturst.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-24
The Cause OF Poor Health

Is often found in the neglect of ones
own self. A light cold or slight head
ache is treated as not requiring much
attention; the assumption being that
they will soon pass off, and it is only
when case of full-hedged sickness de-
velops Itself that the consequences
that neglect are fully realized. AS
preventive and positive cure for Coughs,
Colds, Hoarseness, Splitting of blood,
Asthma, Pains in the Chest and first
stages of consumption, use Eilert'J Ex-
tract of Tar and Wild Cherry, and for
sick Headache, Torpid Liver, Dys-
pepsia, Nervousness and all Bilious
Complaints, use Eilert's Daylight Liver
Pills. Both are guaranteed.
For sale, wholesale and retail, by
Lockert & Reynolds, druggists.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-24
Catarrh.

Catarrh is most disgusting all
ment and yet many unnecessarily
suffer with the disease. They will
try local applications, which do no
good whatever, but fail to try such
constitutional treatment as is afford
ed by Il use of b. b. b. Botanic
Blood Balm), which removes the
mucous poison in the blood and thus
eradicates the cause of the disease.
n. G. Edwards, Lampassas Springs
Texas, writes: 81 was greatly an
noyed with catarrh which impaired
my general health. The discharge
from my nose was very offensive,
and | used various advertised RENE
dies without benefit until finally the
use of b. b. b. entirely cured me.
| am proud TO recommend blood
remedy with such powerful curative
virtue"
IL. c. Kinard d Son, Towaliga,
Ga, writes: "We induced neigh
Dor to try b. b. b. for catarrh, which
he thought incurable as it had resist.
ed all treatment. 1t delighted him,
aud continuing its use he was cured
sound and WELL" For sale by Owen
q Moore.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-24

tary of agriculture was directed TO COM
municate to the senate a copy of the
report of the special agent of the de-
pariment ON making experiments in the
production Of rainfall.
Mr. Voorhees, offered a resolution APP
prOplil.ing $1,000 for he purchase of a
portrait Of lie wife of President Madi-
son, to be placed in the White House.
Mr.. Vest gave notice that on Thurs
day next he should call up Mr.. Hale'7
resolution as to reciprocity for the pun
pose of making reply to Mr.. Hales re-
marks thereon.
Mr.. Call gave notice that on Monday
next he should address the senate on s
resolution in regard to the.attempted in
reference OF railroad corporations and
their foreign bondholders for an cleo
ton Of a senator in Florida.
A resolution was passed instructing
the commit on territories to inquire
into the condition Of affairs in Alaska.
Mr.. George, of Mississippi, fearing
that some remarks made by him on Fri
day last upor the bill authorizing the is
sue of bonds for the construction of
roads in the District of Columbia might
be construed as cast in reflection upon
the integrity Of senator's, desired to
withdraw any language which might be
construed as conveying such imputa-
ton. He sGi that during his service in
the senate he had never had occasion to
believe that any senator gave his sup
port to carry a measure except from a
conscientious desire for the public good.
Among the bills on the calendar taken
up and passed was one appropriating
$4,000 for the erection of a girls re-
form school in Washington.
Also a bill to fix the compensation of
keeper and crews of life-saving stations
Mr.. Nit ell gave notice that he
should Wednesday call up the Dubois
Claggett contested election case, and in
sist upon its retaining the right of way
until brought to conclusion.
The bills NJ 1t on the calendar, being
principally small claims, were rapidly
disposed of, and order of business 149
was reached, being bill to provide
for a commission on the subject of the
alcoholic liquor traffic" reported by Mr..
Carey from the committee ON educate
and labor, with amendments. 1t was
postponed.
The hour of 2 o'clock having arrived,
the senate resumed the consideration of
the pure food bill.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-24
Coins of Early DAYS.

The early Biblical references to pieces of
silver do not in the original convey the idea
of coins, but of weights, shekels, The
Mosaic collation. to God" was half
shekel, and the shekel is explained by 10
sephus MS equal to four Athenian drachme,
of value Of about 55T cents in Ameri
can money. The first Jewish coinage un
der authority was, it Is believed, struck by
Simon the Maccabee, about the year 140
Is. @. 1t consisted Of shekels and half
shekels This coinage had its value sgni
fled upon it, "Shekel Israel" in Samari
tan characters The trade Of money lend
ing at usury soon became curse among
the Jews 1t was forbidden to be practiced
ION thy brothers, who are poor" while it
was more or less permitted against stran
ger.-Brooklyn Eagle.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-24
Tobacco Contracts.

Tobacco buyers can get contracts
printed in any quantity or form at
the LEAF CHRONICLE Office on short
notice. We keep number of forms
standing and print to suit the ideas
or convenience &C our customers,
with name and place &C business
nicely inserted. Orders by mail
promptly attended to. eod,sw
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-24

1t is an inflexible rule of this office
that correspondents will not be al
lowed to puff candidates for county
Offices in this and adjoining counties
except at advertising rates, and in
each instance the money must ac-
company the notice. If you inter-
polate these notices in your news
letters, count the number of words in
such notices and enclose two cents
per word for them, or they will be
cut out. swift.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-24

As the inferior animals, so far us know
have no habit Of pecpng or looking with
one eye shut and the other open, it occurred
to me that this ability might be limited
one. l tried the experiment with school
children, and to my surprise found that a
few were quite unable to keep one eye shut
and the other open mt the same time, and
a few did it with IN effort, making in all
about a fourth of the number Adults
were likewise under similar limits, but to
n less extent, This may he the reason why
the discovery of inequality of vision, as Sir
John Herschel remarks, is often made late
in life Indeed, he mentions an elderly
person who made the unpleasant discovery
that he was altogether blind Of an eye. -
Nature
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-24

Relapsed man is found in three forms
one, the most marked and least human, is
that which ensues when he has, as child,
been carried off and kept-often for several
years-by wild animal. This is the acute
form of relapse, and exhibits a wholly
carnivorous appetite, the voice of wild
beast, extreme ferocity, and a temper
quite impossible to humanize. The second
and milder form occurs when a young
child has run wild or been deserted, and
manages to keep itself alive without hu.
man aid.
The third form, now very rare in Europe
but not uncommon in the Ardennes and
other districts where the wolf still lives, is
clearly the result of the mental malady of
lycanthropy, sufferers from which are
yearly brought to be touched by the Holy
Stole of ST. Hubert, who, if less potent
than his votaries imagine to drive the
latent poison of hydrophobia from the
tainted blood, can still minister to mind
diseased, and with mystic and consoling
rites cures sufferers who exhibit beyond
doubt all the worst traits by which relapsed
man is marked in the completest form of
retrogression. London Spectator
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-24
THE SONG OF -ne ANGELS.

Il came upon The niilnigif clear
That glorious song ol pa.
From angels bending near the earth
To touch their harps Of gold,
"Peace on the earth, good viii lc men
From heavens all gracious king.
The world Ia solemn stilrsss lay
To hear the angels sing.
Still through the eleven skies they come
With peaceful wings unfuTled
And still their heavenly music floats
Der all the weary world.
Above its sad and lowly plains
They bend on lowering wing,
And ever DER lis Babel sounds
The blessed angels sing.
But with the woes of stu and strife
The world has suffered long:
Beneath the angel strain have rolled
Two thousand years Of wrong;
And man, at war with man, hears not
The love song which they bring;
Oh. hush the noise, We men of strife
And hear the angels singI
And ye, beneath life's crushing load
Whose forms are bending low.
Who toll along the climbing way
With painful steps and slow;
Look nowl for glad and golden hours
Come swiftly on the wing;
Oh, rest beside the weary road,
And hear the angels sing!
For 10! the days are Fastening on,
BY prophet bards fOretold,
When with the ever circling years
Comes round the age of gold.
When peace shall over all the earth
Its ancient splendors fling,
And the whole world send back the song
Which now the angels sing.
Edmund II. Sears ia New Nation.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-24

A beautiful antique gold finger ring
given by General George Washington to
Lieutenant Richmond Somers, of the early
United States navy, just before that officer
embarked for the Tripoltan war in 1S03
and in which he lost his life is now in
the custody of Spicer Leaning, of Cape
May, son -in-law of DR.. Jonathan F. Lean
ing, of Cape May court house, to whom
the ring descended through his mother, a
relative of Lieutenant Somers.
1t is piece of jewelry of rare workman
ship. In shape the body of the ring is
IA gold band The setting, box of glass
containing a lock of the first presidents
hair is surrounded by pearls and orna-
mented with blue and white enamel
Philadelphia Ledger
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-24

Brass and bronze are two alloys of cop
per. The first is composed Of copper and
zinc, the latter of copper an1 tin. Both
historically and scientifically these two
compound metals are of greater interest
than almost any others Copper was one
of the first metals discovered, extracted
and utilized in the earliest periods OF our
history, and antiquaries are accustomed to
speak of a "bronze age" to express that in
terval Of time during which this metal
formed many of the implements used for
industrial purposes and in warfare. Cham
bers' Journal.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-24

All fret!ul, crying, nervous childre
are unwell and only require proper
medical treatment to restore them to
the healthy state, bringing quiet and
ease to the child and comfort and JOY to
the mothers heart, DR.. Winchell's
Teething Syrup is the Infallible
Remedy and sure cure for all diseases
common to children. 1t is wholly free
from opiates, and is guaranteed. A trial
of one bottle will prove its great
efficacy.
For sale, wholesale and retail, by
Lockert & Reynolds, druggists.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-24
2-9d2W

We are in receipt of our first ship,
ment of the celebrated "Ferriss'
brand of sugar cured hams and
breakfast bacon. This is their first
introduction into this mrrket; we
can safely say they are the finest
sugar cured meats packed; a trial
will convince you of their merits.
Order Ferriss ham and their break
fast bacon, you will use no other.
For sale by Adams & Neblett.
f1S,3t
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-24

Irish linen, Cranes linen, white and
tinted linen, laid and wove linen, for
the typewriter and general business
correspondence, at the LEAF-CHRNI-
Gle Job Rooms. Fine papers, plain
and ruled, always in stock and as
cheap as the same grades can be got
ten anywhere, Business men who
want good stationery will consult their
interest by examining our stock. We
carry the best brands in the above
goods and in superfipe and fax
papers, for correspondence and bills.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-24
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
just 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,tf
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-24

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 24.-Another at
tempt was made at o'clock Tuesday
morning to run the street cars from the
Louisiana street barn. While the car
was surrounded by strikers President
Frenzel telephoned for police, but Super
intendent Colbert refused to send any.
The car was pushed back into the stable
and the attempt was abandoned. Else
where things are quiet, and no trouble
is feared on expected.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-24
Cellulose.

The fbrous covering Of the cocoanut,
mixed with meal is manufactured into a
material known as cellulose by firm in
France The fiber has the natural color of
the cocoanut and the strength of horse
hair, and has length varying from three
to eleven or twelve inches. The meal
which is the cellulose proper, is also of the
peculiar brown color of cocoanuts, and is
in fine grains. The specific gravity of this
fiber and the meal in loose masses is about
1872 pounds to the cubic yard, and when
compressed about $50 pounds. Gold
thwaite's Geographical Magazine
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-24
Stock Books Open.

Books are now open at my Office
for subscriptions to stock in the 18th
series of Citizens Building and Loan
Association. The issue will be limit
ed, and only borrowers will be ad-
mitted to this series. An initiation
fee of rs cents per share and the Feb
ruary call of 81 per share must be
paid at time Of subscription.
r. e. MCCULLOCH, Sec'y.
o.Qdow
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-24

The Paragraph or apparatus for record
ing tunes which are improvised on the
piano is the invention of Frenchman. 1t
is contained in small box which is con-
nected with the keys of the piano The re-
suit is noted in black dots on a piece of
barred paper, so that the composer can
read the piece as soon rs it is played
New York Journal
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-24
Health is Wealth.
- -
BRAIN

Dr. F.. G. Vests Nerve and Brain Treat
ment, guarante ed specific for Hysteria,
Dizziness Commissions, Fits, Nervous Men,
ralgia, Headache, Nervous Prostitution caused
by the use of alcohol or tobacco, Wakeful-
ness, Mental Depression, Softening of the
Brain resulting in insanity and leading to
misery, decay and death, Premature Old Age
Loss of Power in either sex, In
Losses and Spermatorrhpa caused
by over-exertion of the brain, self-abuse or
Over-indulgenco. Each box contains one
treatment. Sl00 box, or six boxes
for $500, sent by mail prepaid on receipt of
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-24
WORSE THAN THE DISEASE.
Remedies Applied to Bad People in
Alabama.


BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Feb. 24.-Advices
from Blount county note bad state of
affairs there. 1t appears that Mrs. Nc
Murray and her daughter, who have
bad regulations, were ordered to leave
the county. Warnings written in blood
were also sent to certain men. These
were not needed, and the barn of Will
lam Harrington and the house of the
McMurray women were burned. Last
Saturday night Sheriff Morris with a
posse oyerhauled the barn and house
burners, who sought refuge in cave,
and battle occurred in the darkness.
1t is believed that two of the outlaws
were wounded, but they all managed t,
escape through an opening unknown
by the officers. There is much excite
ment in the neighborhood, and the
outlaws will probably be lynched if
caught,
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-24
The White shark.

The most dreaded and ferocious shark
now in existence is the great white shark
of tropical waters 1t is the mancater par
excellence. Specimens have been captured
which measured forty two feet in length
Whether it has done so or not, this fright
full creature would certainly have no dilli-
Guilty in literally swallowing man whole
Washington Star
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-24
DISTRICT CONFERENCE.
Second Round of Quarterly Meetings.

Ashland City circuit, at Sycamore,
Feb, ID, II.
Pleasant View and Mallory's Chap
el, at Pleasant View, Feb. 20, 81.
Asbury circuit, at Mount Carmel,
Feb. 81, %.
Cedar Hill circuit, at Porter's
Chapel, Mar. 5, 6.
Sadlersville and Adams Station, at
Adams Station, Mar. II, 13.
Red River circuit, at Martins
Chapel, Mar. 10, 20.
Springfield Station, Mar. q.
Antioch circuit, April >, 3.
New Providence and Bethel, April
9, 10.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-24

The finest grade of wedding invi-
tations-engraved, Autographed or
printed on the best quality of paper
and in the latest styles--can be had
at the LEAF. CHRONICLE job rooms
If you contemplate matrimony, call
and see samples of work. You can't
get better anywhere. If.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-24

Edward Waldo Emerson, the lecturer is
son of Ralph Waldo Emerson, the distin
guished Concord philosopher He is now
between forty.fye and fifty years of age
and interested, apparently rs a matter of
heredity, in philosophical subjects,
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-24
ITO Stockmen.

The LEAF-CHRoNICLE job rooms
have the best lot of stock cuts of all
kinds and sizes in this section, aud
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.
d&sW If
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-24

OMAHA. Feb. 24.-Captain D. D. Yo-
cum, special agent of the treasury de-
partment, shot and killed Myron Van
Fleet, a prominent broker at Hastings,
Neb. The shooting was the result of
slanderous stories told by Van Fleet re-
garding the daughter of Captain Yocum.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-24

The essential lung healing principle
of the pine frees has finally been sue.
cessfulIy separated and refined into a
perfect cough medicine, DIR. Woods
Norway Pine Syrup. Sold by all
dealers on a positive guarantee of
satisfaction. For sale by Tudhope
DruU Co