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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1893-07-21
BEHIND PRISON BARS.
Two "Blind Tiger" Operators at Last Ar
rested for Plying their business.

Two "Blind Tiger" Operators at Last Ar
rested for Plying their business.
Sheriff Kirk arrested and placed
Tom Hinson in the Camden Jail last
week. Hinson, whose home is in
Perry County, has two indictments
pending against him in the circuit
court for selling whisky without
license. His family, consisting of
a wife and several small children
has moved into the vacant rooms of
the old Doherty place.
S. B. Grain, sheriff and George
Taylor, esq, of Stewart County,
broughtin W. M. Drake, { Job-lots)
and lodged him in jail last Tuesday
afternoon. There are not less than
four indictments pending against
Drake for selling whisky without
license, and he was under bond foI
his appearance at the last term Of
circuit court, but failed to appear
and his bondsmen, who reside IL
Stewart County, have been busying
themselves trying to locate him
He was located in Kentucky and ar
rested and brought here, His wife
with a young baby came with them
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1893-07-21

freak of nature. 1t consists Of two
lunches of small ears CT corn, per-
haps a dozen or more to the bunch,
covered by a dense mass Of silks of
unusual length (22 inches and all
was encased in one shuck which
had been removed. Mr.. Wiseman
informed us that this growth was
removed from the top of the stalk
and took the place of the tassel.
He says the growth is frequently
found in his corn, but not always
on top Of the stalk. 1t is said to be
variety of cow-corn, and was i'm
ported to this county from Missouri.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1893-07-21
HALF FARE EXCURSIONS
MoILLwAlN, July Is.

The Nashville, Chattanooga and st,
Louis Railroad, the direct line to the
West, will sell excursion tickets to Ar
kansas, Texas, and Southwest Missouri
on August 2nd and Ord, good to return
within so days, at one lowest limited fare
for the round trip Stop-oyer privileges
allowed west Of the Mississippi River.
Remember the dates, and be sure to get
your ticket over the Great Mckenzie
Route. Two fast trains daily each way
between Tennessee and the Southwest
via Nashville, Mckenzie, and Memphis.
For further information call on or adj
dress nearest agent of this line or W. L..
Danley, general passenger and ticket
agent, Nashville, Tenn.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1893-07-21
FROM M'ILLWAIN,
Speaking, Bran Dance, and Picnic.--Good
Croops, Health, etc.
FLATwooDs, July IA.

Speaking, Bran Dance, and Picnic.--Good
Croops, Health, etc,
Special correspondence
Crops are as good as could be expect
ed, considering the late spring and sea-
sons.
Professor Cowell has quite large
class il attendance at his singing school
at the county-line church.
Trade is dull, free schools have COM
menced, and health is good, except that
whooping-cough is plentiful.
We are to have speaking by A. L.
Mimms, bran dance, picnic and a big
time generally at this place Saturday,
the goth instant. The public is invited
to attend.
MoILLwAlN, July Is.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1893-07-21
FROM BIG SANDY.
Revival Meeting--Death of Little Freeman
Diggs--Base Ball, etc.
an address

Diggs--Base Ball, etc.
Regular correspondence
The health of our town at this writing
is very good.
Mr.. J. P. Pierce has been sick for sew
eral days, but is better at this writing.
Mr.. T. &. Barnes, who has been sick
for the past week is some better at this
writing.
Mr.. Ely Melton, OF near Mansfield,
Henry County, has moved Ills family to
this place.
Messrs, w. S. Rayborn, A. N. Lindsey,
and J. F, Dowdy accompanied the Big
Sandy ball players to Holiday Saturday.
Mr.. VIII Morris, accompanied by his
mother, Mrs. w. P. Morris, of Camden,
are visiting relatives and friends here this
week.
Messrs. Otis Pierce and Allie Bowles
went to Paris Wednesday to see the ball
game between the Paris and Big Sandy
clubs,
County Superintendent A, G. Barnes,
OF Holiday examined number of appli-
cants for teachers certificates here last
saturday,
Little Freeman, the infant son Of Rev.
and Mrs. w. Z. Diggs, died at 6 o'clock
Saturday evening, of Inflammation of the
brain, The remains were inferred at su-
gar Creek cemetery Sunday.
Rev. Mr. Evans, OF ST. Louis, better
known as wild Bill" preached a very
interesting sermon at the Methodist Epis-
copal Church, South, Sunday night, q
large audience being out to hear him,
He, assisted by several ministers of note
will hold protracted meeting here this
week. Rev. Mr. Evans is an old Benton
County boy, and everybody should at
, tend his meetings.
Another match game of bali by the
Big Sandy and Paris clubs last Wednes
day at Paris. The Big Sandy boys wert
easy yictors, winning by score Of p t.
II, The features Of the game was thu
= good pitching by Leon Caraway, Of BIZ
Sandy, and the good batting by boil
e clubs, two and three "baggers' beinl
! plentiful. In the game at Holiday Sat
I urday Big Sandy lost by % to "A score
Ell BIC SANDY, July is.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1893-07-21
AN INTERESTING CAPTURE.
Constable PaG'ord Relates an Experience
he had last Week,

Constable j. +. Paford, Of this
district, relates an interesting cap
ture he made Friday evening of last
week. He was returning home, /
mile northwest Of town, at a late
hour and while crossing a small
stream his attention was attracted
by a futtering noise near the road
side, and he threw a stick in that
direction to ascertain what it was.
In the gathering twilight Of the
evening he observed an owl Autter-
ing across the water to the opposite
bank of the creek in the attempt to
make it's escape. MI. Pafford dis
mounted and proceeded to capture
this nocturnal marauder Of the hen
roost, which was not a difficult ac-
complishment, and the cause of the
owls woes and troubles were soon
made known. Attached to one of
his wings was a large specimen of
our common turtle, which held on
like grim death, as it were, thus
preventing his owlship's escape.
The owl was a large specimen Of its
kind, and no doubt it felt equal to
the task Of carrying off the turtle:
but the latter did not take the same
view of the matter and took hand
in the carrying business with the
above result.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1893-07-21
FROM MOUNT ZION.
Death of Little Chnd.--Loonl and Pers
sOnal Talk.

Regular correspondence.
Mr. w. W. Wheatley is on the sick
list this week.
Several from Big Sandy visited at
Sulphur Springs Friday.
Mrs Minnie Wagner, of Memphis,
visited ut Sulphur Springs Thursday.
Mr.. James Parker has been making
some mprovements at Sulphur Springs,
Mr.. II. Hall, of Camden, was down
last week visiting relatives and friends.
Mr.. G. French, Of Camden, was in
this vicinity last week making pictures.
Miss Sackie Parker, of Alice, visited
the family of Rey. Mr.. IIolloman, Sum
day.
Mr. u. NJ Farmer, of Ariadne, spent
Friday with the family Of Mr. G.. w,
Parker,
Misses Mary Wheatley and Lille and
Sara Berry visited friends at Big Sandy
Saturday
Mr.. Joseph Dodson and wife, OF Ram-
bic Creek, spent Sunday with the FAM
lily of Mr. H. L. Wheatley.
Mrs. NJ. J. Berry has been somewhat
indisRosed for several days, but is re-
ported better at this writing.
We learn that Prof. G.. w. Parker has
been employed to teach our free school,
which will begin next Monday.
Mr.. j M. McKenzie's little child was
brought here from Simon Friday, q
corpse, and inferred in the Mount Zion
cemetery. The mother died and left it
an infant last January.
The subject discussed by the debating
club Saturday evening was, Resolved,
Which does q man see the most pleasure
in, married life or single life?" Af-
frmative, J. G. Wheatley and J. A.
Holland; negative, NJ j. Berry and H,
l.. Wheatley. The affirmative side won
the debate.
MOUNT ZION, July Is.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1893-07-21
BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENT.

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News communications and articles on questions
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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1893-07-21
A CORRECTION.
The Gain in Taxation Under Assessor Me-
Auley $4,000 Instead of @12O.
Tennessee

The Gain in Taxation Under Assessor Me-
Auley $4,000 Instead of $l2O.
In card from ex-Assessor E.
M. McAuley last week an error was
made by the printer in the follow
ing paragraph;
I served the people 4 years as county
assessor, and my record is here for you
to look at. l decreased the average
value on acres 90 cents per acre, and
made a gain of $4,000. If you don't
believe it, refer you to the comptroll-
er's report, which is correct.
The error was in the amount of
gain the amount should have read
100000 as above, instead of $12O
as printed last week.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1893-07-21
FROM FLATwooDs.
A Few Items of Local Gossip by a Special
Correspondent,
MOUNT Zion, July IS.

A Few Items of Local Gossip by Special
Correspondent,
A welcome rain fell here Sunday and
our farmers are now in more cheerful
spirits,
Mr.. John Childress is the happiest
man in Flatwoods. He smiles and says
its girl.
Miss Laura Paford, who has been very
sick is reported much better, to the Joy
of her many friends here.
Misses Blanche and Jennie Farrar, of
GAINESVILLE, are visiting their grand-par-
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Farrar.
The members of the Sunday school at
this place meet tomorrow at the grove
near the church, where MI. Thomas Paf-
ford will photograph them in group,
The remainder of the afternoon is to be
spent in singing. 1t promises to be an
enjoyable occasion.
FLATwooDs, July IA.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1893-07-21
A GOOD SHOWING.
The Semi-annual Statement of the Cam
den Bank and Trust Co.

The semi-annual Statement of the Cam
den Bank and Trust Co.
In another column will be found
a statement of the condition of the
Camden Bank and Trust Company
at the close of business July 10. A
semi-annual dividend Of 5 per cent.
is declared, payable to stockholders
on demand. The statement shows
an improvement in business dur
ing the six months just past, which
speaks we'll for the management Of
this institution and who are to be
congratulated on the satisfactory
showing made during the financial
depression which has resulted in
closing many banking institutions
in all parts Of the country. Since
the country has passed through the
period of financial panics, study
Of the causes which have produced
them show conclusively that they
are the result of unwise Legislation
and undue speculation. They fur
Their show that nothing has been
gained by taking on a fright, and
that the legitimate business inter
ests of the country have not been
threatened, but the solvent institu.
lions everywhere will come out Of
the trouble the stronger for having
passed through it.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1893-07-21

REPUBLICAN statesmen andrews
papers generally realize. now that
the Democrats are in control, that
relief to the people will follow the
work of the present Congress, and
they are not letting any grass grow
under their feet in the attempt to
deceive the public with the idea
that it will be only through the aid
Of Republicans in Congress that
Mr.. CLEvELAND's measures of relief
will be enacted into laws. They are
notdeceiving any one, however, and
fit is any consolation TO them to
occupy their time in dealing out
such hints and insinuations they
are entitled to it, Meanwhile the
people now confidently anticipate
relief from the burdens imposed OF
them through a long reign.of Re
publican misrule and extravaganza
and they will not be disappointed
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1893-07-21

The National Democratic plat
form speaks out in words which can
not be misunderstood concerning
the Sherman law Of 1890. It says:
ave denounce the Republican leg
islation known as the Sherman act
Of 1890 as q cowardly makeshift
fraught with possibilities of danger
In the future which should make
all of It's supporters as well as its
author anxious for its speedy re-
peal.'
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1893-07-21

CONGRESSMAN CATcHINGs, of Mis-
sissippi, says there is no clamor for
free coinage in the South. Ger
tainly not The free silver fanatic
is a product chiefly confined to the
States Of Colorado and Nevada,
where, if the silver mines were
closed, two-thirds Of their popula-
tion would be thrown out of en-
ployment.,
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1893-07-21
AEToRNEY-GENRRNL OLNEY

ACCOMPLISHMENTS OLNEY is
mentioned as a probable successor
to Justice BIAToHFoBD on the SUI
preme Bench. Justice BLATCH-
cords successor should come from
the South, and it is the duty of
Southern Democrats to impress the
fact upon Mr.. CLEVELAND that the
South is. not adequately represent
ed Oh the Supreme Bench.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1893-07-21

THERE was never a better oppor-
aunity offered for a contest between
die adheFents Of by-metalism, the
double standard of gold and silver,
and monometalism, the single gold
standard, and the fight will be in
anguratedwhen the attempt is made
to repeal the bullion purchasing
clause Of the Sherman act of 1890.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1893-07-21

Next Friday is the time of meet
ing of the Farmers and Laborers'
Union Of this county at Flatwoods.
President Simms, of the State Far
mers' and Laborers' Union, is ex-
pected to be present and deliver
an address.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1893-07-21

AIL that is necessary to adjust
financial matters and restore conf
dence is statesmen with brains, and
it will develop that the Democrats
IN Congress will be equal to the
presentemergency, just as the party
has always been when called upon
in the past>
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1893-07-21
FRIDAY, JULY 81, 1898.

IT seems to be settled that Mr..
WILSON, who is acknowledged to be
better fitted to lead in the coming
contest on the tariff, will succeed
Mr.. SPRINGER as chairman of the
committee on Ways and Means of
the House.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1893-07-21

The Lexington Democrat cele-
brated its first anniversary lastweek
by issuing a supplementary edition
which is a kind of business direct
DRY Of that thriving town. The
business men of Lexington have
contributed literally to the support
of the Democrat, which is acknowl-
ed by the open-hearted editor in a
generous write-up Of the principal
interests Of the town. The Demo-
GRAFT is a wide-awake, hustling news
paper, and its influence is making
itself felt in our peighbor county
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1893-07-21
CONGRESSMAN JERRE SIMPsc

CONGRESSMAN JERRE SIMPSON,
the famous sockless statesman from
Kansas. famous only for not wear
ing socks) is wasting much Of his
valuable" time in the effort toform
a combination between the Repub-
licans and the Populites to elect
BURROWS, of Michigan, to succeed
Speaker CRISP. The combination
is all right, and is congenial to both
parties, so far as that is concerne51s,
but Judge CRISP will succeed him.
self, and the next House and Senate
will organize for tariff legislation.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1893-07-21
FREE SCHOLARSHIPS.

In another column we publish a
noticef from County Superintendent
A. Il. Barnes to persons desiring to |
be examined for free scholarships
in the State University. This is an
excellent opportunity for the young
men and young ladies of this coun-
ty to secure a thorough education,
and we would like to see some of
them take an interest in the matter.
The general assembly of 1898 en-
acted a law abolishing the former
complicated system Of appoint
ments to free scholarships in the
State University and establishing
in its stead a very simple method
Of examinations for admission, and
the act practically throws the doors
Of the university open to all quail
fed persons. The only limitations
now are those necessary to secure
students Of proper character, age,
and preparation.
According to a circular letter re-
ceived from the president Of the
university the new law provides:
Q) That all graduates of secondary
schools shall be admitted to the univer-
sity upon their diplomas.
| (2) That all students who have com
pleted the course in city high school,
high school department, private school,
or academy, having course Of study
approved by the faculty of the universe
ty shall be admitted upon a certificate.
(3) That examinations shall be held at
convenient points throughout the State
for the benefit of persons who have not
attended any Of the above schools.
Each senator can nominate two, and
each representative three, qualified stu
dents, and hepresident of the university
can appoint all others who pass the ex-
aminations to free scholarships up to the
full number allowed by law, which is
large enough to include all who apply.
i Candidates for admission to the fresh
man classes must pass examinations in
at Least three of the following subjects,
two Of which must be English and math.
ematics.
a. English. English grammar and
composition, as exhibited by an essay Oh
an assigned subject and by written Oh
oral questions
o. Mathematics. Arithmetic and it,
applications, algebra to quadratic equa
tons, and the first two books Of geome
try.
(3) Geography, and history of the
United States.
4) Elementary physics and element
airy physiology.
o. Latin. A knowledge of the forms
declensions, genders, conjugations, etc.
and the ability to read the simpler pros
! writer's.
= co. Greek. A knowledge ofthe nou
and verb infections, of the simpler rule
of syntax, and the ability to read selec
: tons from Xenophon, etc.
l These requirements for admission ar
determined by the course fixed by til
secondary schools. AS these school
we're not established until 1891, and q
their course covers three years, these re
: quirements can not be fully enforced ur
It'll September, 1894. The minimum
Requirements for admission next Sci
: TENDER are, therefore, knowledge {
4 English as described above, of arithmC
D tic and its applications, and a satisfactc
:. ry examination either in geography an
United States history, or in elementar
; physics and moral physiology.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1893-07-21
CAMDEN BASE BALL CLUB.
The Young Men About Town have Organ
lied for Business.

The young men Of Camden or
ganized a baseball club Saturday
evening with the following mem
bers, to wit; d. G. Hudson, G. w.
Arnold, J.R. Presson, Edgar lofty,
Eugene Morris, 0. P. Lashlee, Gus
lofty, Thomas Steele, Crawford
Brigance, WI. Farmer, Tom Farm
er, Vernon Farmer, John Maiden,
Commodore Hawley, U. A. Potts,
and G. f. Bateman. D. G.. Hudson
was elected manager, G. W. Arnold,
captain, and Eugene Morris, secre-
tary. There are others who will
join at the next meeting, making il
one Of the strongest clubs in West
Tennessee.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1893-07-21
A CURIOUS GROWTH.

Corn with silks s2 Inches Long Growing
Where tho Tassel Should be.
Mr. w. H. Wiseman, one of our
many successful farmers, left at
The CHRONICLE Office Friday of
last week something in the way Of
a corn growth that is q remarkable
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1893-07-21
FREE SCHOLARSHIPS,

AS per request of the president of the
University of Tennessee, 1 herewith re-
quest that persons desiring to be exam
med for free scholarships viii please no.
tify me at once and viii appoint time
for the examination.
Very truly.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1893-07-21
a. g. BAnNrs.
Very truly,

County Superintendent,
HoLLADAy, July IA,
The herald., 1893-07-30
CONFEs ED HIS CRIME.
An Oregon Man Kills His Wife to
Secure Her Money.

An Oregon Man Kills His Wife to
Secure Her Money.
ASTORIA, Ore., July 29.-John Hansen
confessed this afternoon to the murder
OF his wife at Bear Greek, six miles from
this city, last Wednesday. He acknowl-
edged that he committed the crime in
order to secure money which she had
under lock and key. He took the keys
from the pocket of the dead woman and
proceeded to rifle the bureau drawers.
Not finding the money, as he expected,
he called John Nyland laborer on a
farm, and told him his wife had been
killed. Hansen states that the weapon
used by him in committing the crime
WAS a club. His demeanor up to 8
O'Clock this morning was phenomenally
cool and be betrayed no evidence of be-
ing afraid, except when at the inter-
ment. About 10 O'Clock tonight infor-
nation was conveyed to Sheriff Smith
that mob of Firms and Scandinavians
had gathered in the upper town and
only waited leader to assail the Jail
and lynch Hansen. Every precaution
has been taken to protect the prisoner,
and the sheriff declares that if Hansen
is reached by the mob it will be with
the sacrifice of many OF the rioters
lives and after walking over his body.
The herald., 1893-07-30
A SILVER DEBATE.
Congressman Harter and Farmer Dean
Engage in Argument.

Congressman Harter and Farmer Dean
Engage in Argument.
CHAUTAUoUA, N. Y, July 29.-The
long OK xpected debate on the silver ques-
lion came off today, with variations
rom the original announcement. Rep
resentative Harter of Ohio, arrived in
lue season, but Senator Stewart of Ne
vada did not come. A man known as
Farmer" Dean of Honey Falls, N. Y,
came as substitute for Stewart at the
lattsr's request.
Dean said: "The interests of the
country will be best served by
a return of the policy followed
from 1892 to 1878. We want
a large currency, enough to meet the
demands of trade and commerce. There
is not gold enough in this country to
carry on the trade. We have a money
famine. the worst of all famines. We
need double the vol1me of money!"
Harter said the nation could never
have too little or two much If the stand
ard was at parity with itself. To have
too much money is as undesirable as too
little. Volume is of little consequence.
If SO per cent of the business of the
business of the country is done upon
credit, is it not 80 arguments why credit
should be sound?
''No nation," said Harter, has ever
successfully carried on business under
two standards"