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The Press., 1894-07-05
Extracts from an Interesting Letter.

icy, and written by Thomas E. Besolow, f the African prince, we are permitted to make the following extracs:
 "It was quite surprise to myself that I was to return to Africa this summer. < I do not fear any continuous wark there may be little disturbance in the Aprovince which will occupy my at tentApn for few months. When these littM feuds are settled, shall make an effort to establish missions among them and open the way for higher civilization. *s* My return to Africa trust may be of some help to my people. * | The native prince who came to call me has strong people behind him. About two weeks ago we drafted some plans for work at home, and we have decided to receive no intoxicants within the prov ince. Of course this will occasion a fight at home in this line, but we have decided to carry it out, even at the point of the sword, if it is necessary. But understand me, we are not going with the intention of fighting wars or using brute force, al though we have it at command. It is our intention to spread the light as much as it is in our power to do so. But we shall not be silent or dormant and let those tribes exterminate each other with native warfare, and at the same time Europe and America pour upon them the deadly stuff called whiskey. Of course, to carry out the law, it will need force, so we are preparing to take the defense. The best of appliances to keep the nations from those common raids, and at the same time have something on hand that the liquor dealers will be compelled to respect. Afs1lca will never be civilized as long as ciFfffzed nations keep their paws on her throat. Missionary efforts will never be effective as long as Massachusetts, the cradle of American liberty, will put a weapon in the hand of the liquor dealer to kill and exterminate the dark sons of Africa. In regard to myself, shall fight the traffic with unabating zeal until the end eomes.'
 Prince Besolow leaves America the 1st of August, and after short tarry in Eng. land, where he will give few public ad. dresses in the principal cities, he will again take up his route to Africa.
 We believe that those who have heard him narrate incidents of his boyhood's life in the jungles of Africa, the sorrows and affiictions that followed him in his home, his tuition under the missionaries in his native province, and his deep expe rienees in our own land, cannot help feel ing deep interest in the now educated christian prince, called to his throne il the Wei province. And will not white rib boners who have listened to his earnest words in behalf of temperance remember in their prayers the young African king who~so bravely determines that his peo pie shall not be ruled by king alcohol Wltite Ribbon Bonner.
 W. c. T. U. Bulletin: Bishop Thobur1 says of the character of the converts tt christianity in India: "Very few of then have given us any trouble in the matter of drink or the opium habit. Immortality
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Conn. Farmer: The long looked for ruling of Judge Shipman on the Yale Storrs matter is made public this week. After a brief talk with Major E. H. Hyde, Jr., we understand it's effect about as fol- lows:
 The claim of the friends of Storrs that the action of the legislature must stand, because no suit could be brought against the state, is overruled, on the ground that this is an entirely different matter from an individual suit. Had the ruling been the other way, the whole question would have been settled in favor of Storrs. As it is, new demurrers will be entered on the other grounds and further hearings be held before Judge Shipman. Practically the Judges opinion seems to be that Storrs has no claim to the orig inal fund of 1869, but he distinctly states that this is not to be understood as a ruling against the right of the legislature to do as it pleases with that of 1890. So far the ruling is favorable to Storrs. There will be considerable more fun for the lawyers before either party handles the cash.
The Press., 1894-07-05

W. c. T. U. Bulletin: Bishop Thoburn says of the character of the converts to christianity in India: "Very few of them
 have given us any trouble in the matter of drink or the opium habit. Immortality appears from time to time in their lives
The Press., 1894-07-05

'sThough not especially impulsive, I cannot imagine how an American eye can look upon that standard without emotion.
 The twenty stars added to it's first con- stellation tell it's proud history, its mighty influence, and it's unequalled career. The man who is dead to the influence of our
The Press., 1894-07-05

Buffalo Express: A young man was telling of the great luck he had in betting on the horses recently. Besides picking Dr. Rice, he also had a lot of other horses that won, and he cleaned up considerably over $1 ,OO0 on the week.
 "How long have you been playing ?" asked the man who wore jeweled horse- shoe in his scarf.
 "About two years"
 "Ever have any other big weeks like that week ?"
 "Oh, yes; raked in over S2 2,5O0 one week, and on a great many occasions have made as high as $500 or 5000"
 The man with the jeweled scanpin look ed very serious.
 "Now," he said, "I want you to tell mo honestly whether, with all those winnings, you are ahead or behind the game with your two years playing
 The young man didn't hesitate d minute.
 "I am nearly St, 1000 behind," he said
 This is faithful report of an actual conversation. It is not a joke, Indeed, it Is a sermon.
 In her fifty-seven years of power Vic toria has seen every throne in the world vacated at least once, and some of them several times, and high executive stations in all the great nations filled and refilled repeatedly. The post of premier in hel own country has been held successively in her day by Viscount Melbourne, Sir Robert Peel, Earl Russell, the Earl oi Derby, the Earl of Aberdeen, Viscount Palmerston, the Earl of Beaconsfield, Will liam E. Gladstone, the Marquis of Sails bury and the Earl of Rosebery, and by some of these men several times. All of these are dead except Gladstone, Salisbury and Rosebery Sixteen men, beginning with Martin Van Buren, have in turn filled the office of president of the United States during her service, and of these only two Cleveland and Harrison, are living.
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

ID F. TAYLOR, Dealer in Pianos, D Organs, and all kinds of Musical Merchant disc. s Wilmington Avenue.
The Press., 1894-07-05

Office Hours, 8 a. m. to z m. iy21tf House of Wm. A. COmins.
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CURTIS x JOHNSON, Archi- O tects, Room 10, Goodwin Building, 2223 Asy- lum Street, Hartford, Conn.
 T. A. Curtis. Wm. D. Johnson.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1894-04-06
WORTHY OF TRUST.

Dyer County possesses no better
man than AARON G. DAVIS, of Dy-
ersburgh, and there is a strong SEN
timent in that good old Democratic
county in favor of sending him to
the next general assembly. The
people of Dyer County could do no
better than to advance Mr.. DAVIS,
who is a gentleman of the brightest
moral character, and whose grand
record since he has been of age, as
fighter in the ranks, is eclipsed by
no man. The following which is
taken from an article by County
Democrat" nthe Dyersburgh Her
aid, will be appreciated by the many
friends of Mr.. DAVIS in this coun-
ty-his native home:
Without disparagement to either of
the gentlemen named, l wish to suggest
AARON G.. DAVIS, Of Dyer County, for
that position. As an official of Dyer
County, he has discharged the functions
of his position with an absolute fidelity
and strict adherence to duty, that shows
him worthy of more important trust
As a journalist and politician, his past
services in the cause of Democracy are
too well known to need q word Of COM
mendation from me. No Democrat car
ever forget the dark struggle through
which the Democracy of this immediate
section passed three years ago, and the
man who did not hesitate to take his po-
hticalli in his own hands. as did AARON
G. DAVIS, and, sacrificing every personal
consideration, fight to a finish and to
victory, should not be forgotten nor be
allowed to carry out his inclination to
retire to private life by the party for
which he has done so much.
I am for AARON G.. DAVIS for State
senator because ! believe him to be a
man of sound Judgment and unhinching
courage, who would serve his conStitu-
ents from pure and patriotic motives,
and | believe he deserves promotion at
the hands of Democracy.
Let Dyer County honor herself,
and send Mr.. DAVIS to the State
senate.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1894-04-06

THE attention of all Confederate
veterans is called to the reunion Of
the United Confederate Veterans at
Birmingham, Ala, April % and 26,
1894 We are in receipt of cir
eular letter from Adjutant-General
and Chief of Staff GEORGE Moor
MAN, at New Orleans. in which all
ex-Confederate soldiers and sailors
everywhere are urged to form them
selves into local associations, and
send applications to headquarters
for papers to organize in time topaz
ticipate in the great reunion, and
"thus unite with their comrades in
carrying out the laudable and phil
anthropic objects of the organiza-
ton" Business of the greatest i'm
portance will demand careful con-
sideration during the reunion, and
it is the patriotic duty of all Con-
federate veterans to enlist i'll the
grand work of carrying out the be-
nevolent objects of the United Con-
federate Veterans, who are serving
noble purpose.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1894-04-06
RATHER A CLOSE CALL.
Some MiScreant Shots Into the Home of
Judge B. g. Scruggs.

N'NbN - - ~ Nhts'
Judge b. G. Scruggs had rather
a close call Wednesday night, by
some miscreant firing into his res
idence.
1t was about 1,30 o'clock, a. M,
when be was aroused by some one
on his back porch, and while he was
searching for a match to strike a
light, the report of a pistol broke
the sudden stiffness of the night,
and Judge Scruggs heard the bull
let strike the house. This was fol-
lowed almost Immediately by sec
ond shot, which passed through a
window and inside door where the
Judge was standing, he having hes
itated a few moments when the first
shot was fired, and the bullet did
not miss his head more than two or
three inches. A third shot was
fired, but did no damage, and the
would-be assassin disappeared.
Late Tuesday evening Mortimer
Sullivan, who had been in town the
night previous on one Of his peri
odical sprees, and whose hat was
found the next morning in the vi
cinity Of Judge Scruggs' residence,
was arrested on a warrant charging
him with doing the shooting, and
he was given hearing before JUS
tice Combs Wednesday. He was
bound over and readily gave bond
for his appearance at circuit court
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1894-04-06

Eighth district-T. W Barnes; J. c.
Davis, alternate.
Ninth district--H, L. Lindsey; John
Askew, alternate.
Tenth distlict-J. NJ. Lashlee; DR..
G, S. Chandle, alternate
Eleventh district-Alex Walker;J. NJ
Fry, alternate
Twelfth district--Henry Elmore; V. a.
Nance, alternate.
Thirteenth district-H A, Rice; j. r.
Luun, alternate.
Fourteenth district-J. S Smith; W.
@, b. Lewis, alternate
A. @. McRAE,
Chairman.
By motion, all the Democratic
members of the Camden bar were
added as delegates.
BY motion Of S. L. Peeler, the
convention then went into the Sc
lection Of delegates to attend the
convention tonominate a candidate
for chancellor of this the seventh
chancery division. which meets at
Lawrenceburgh Wednesday, May
9, 1894.
The chairman appointed d. G.
Hudson, John A. Barnes and W.
+. Harrison.
By motion, the following resolu-
tion was unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That the delegates selected
by this convention to attend the conven-
ton at Lawrenceburgh on the 9th of
May, next, be, and they are hereby in
structed to cast the vote of Benton Coun-
ty as unit for the Hon. A J. Alternately
fer chancellor Of this, the seventh chan
Gerry division OF Tennessee.
j. M. LAsHLEE,
Chairman.
BY motion, it was directed that
a copy of these proceedings be far
nished The CAMDEN CHRONICLE fol
| publication.
There being no other business
the meeting then adjourned.
f. G. HUDSON,
W. j.. MORRIS, Chairman
Secretary.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1894-04-06

The Knoxville Tribune says that
nm old negro woman of that town,
on hearing that the fruit crop was
ruined, exclaimed: I'll lay it's
some O dat ole Cleveland's doin's." "
To which the Jackson Whig says
truly that "she very naturally takes
her cue from the Republican party,
which roasts Cleveland and the
Democratic administration for ev-
cry unfavorable change in seasons
and for every disaster by land or
water, and as incredible as it may
appear, that party has followerswho
don't know any better"
Then Bob Phillips wants to know
through the Hollow Rock Record
'If the present administration is
responsible for the cold snap that
has done so much damage, as they
are accused of being responsible for
the financial disaster
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1894-04-06
CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE.

The Democratic Executive Com
mittee of the Eighth Congressional
District is hereby called to meet at
jackson, Tenn, at 2.3O, p, m, on
Wednesday, the 9th day Of May,
1894, for the purpose Of ordering a
primary election of calling con-
vention to nominate a Democratic
candidate for Congress, and to trans
act such other business as may come
before the committee.
Tom G. RYE,
7. j. MCCUTCHEoN, Chairman,
Secretary,
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1894-04-06

Comptroller Harris gave out the
following condition of the State eX-
chequer at the close of business last
Friday. Total amount in treasury,
1898, ,053,G0; new penitentiary fund,
$514,963,31; general fund or sur
plus, S378,09O,29. This is most
creditable statement. Comptroller
Harris has collected during the
quarter, of back taxes due before
1899, the sum of 81. .569.59.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1894-04-06

The jury in the case of Ranse
Coleman, charged with the murder
of Sheriff BreedIove, returned a
verdict soon after the meeting of
court at Paris Saturday of murder
in the first degree, with mitigating
circumstances, and the defendant
was sentenced to a life term in the
State prison. No appeal was taken,
but the case will be taken to the
supreme court on a writ of error.
In the meantime the defendant will
be carried to the State prison at
Nashville.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1894-04-06


before Justice Combs Wednesday,
who decided that the plaintiff was
entitled 10 the property, and taxed
his wife with the cost.
Quarterly court met Monday, and
heusual appropriations were made,
including that of keeping the poor
of the county. The court fixed the
tax on 500 worth of property at30
cents; on privileges, same as fixed
by the State. Marriage licenses for
the year will be $3.50.
A number of Indians from the
Choctaw Nation in the Indian Ter
ritory passed through here last Fri
day. There were two or three old
squaws, several pappooses, end q
half dozen or more bucks in the
crowd, and they claimed Chatta-
nooga as their destination.
Mr.. G. H. Cuff, of Eva, handed
us a regular curiosity Monday in
the way of a hens egg. 1t can bet
ter be seen than described, but to
give an idea, it tresembleS q crooked
neck summer squash more than
anything that we can call to mind.
AS G an Easter curiosity II taxes the
cake
Prof. c. G. Wick resigned his po-
.sition as teacher at Benton Semi
nary and returned home last Fri
day. 1t is to be regretted the at
tendance did nos justify Professor
Wick in remaining with the school,
for he is weIl-liked by both the chill
dren and the patrons of the school,
and has given general satisfaction
as an able and thorough teacher.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1894-04-06
ENTHUSIASTIC DEMOCRACY.
Tho Convention Monday was Largely At
tended--The Proceedings.

Tho Convention Monday was Largely At
tended--The Proceedings.
Pursuant to a call of the chair
man Of the County Democratic Ex-
ecutive Committee, a large and en-
thusiastic crowd of Democrats met
at the courthouse in Camden on
Monday, April 2, 1894, for the pur-
pose of selecting delegates to the
State judicial convention to nomi-
nate five candidates for Judges of
the supreme court, which meets at
Nashville on Wednesday, April Is,
1894.
DR.. f. G.. Hudson was unani-
mously elected chairman of the
meeting, and W. L. Morris secre-
tary.
BY motion, j. NJ. Lashlee, Sid
ney L. Peeler, G. G. Camp, j. M.
Bishop and d. G.. Hudson were ap-
pointed a committee on resolutions.
BY motion, A. G. McRae, e. NJ.
McAuley and A. r. Brooks were
appointed a committee on dele
gates.
The committee on resolutions re-
ported as follows, which was adopt
ed:
Resolved, That the delegates selected
by this convention to attend the judicial
convention, which meets in Nashville on
the 18th, of April, 1894, for the purpose
Of nominating five candidates for the
supreme bench, be, and they are hereby
instructed to cast the solid vote of Ben
ton County for w. G. Caldwell and w.
d. Beard, for the western division of the
State, and George E. Seay for the mid
die division, so long as their names re
main before the convention.
j. NJ. LAsHLEE,
Chairman.
BY motion Of W. l.. Morris, the
following amendment was unani-
mousIy adopted;
Whereas. The Hon. Tom G. Rye, Of
our town, is a candidate for attorney
general Of this the eleventh judicial cir.
cult, aud recognizing his honesty, integ
rity and ability to prosecute all wiltuI
violators of the law with credit to him.
self and qualification to all law-abiding
citizens; and,
Whereas, knowing that he will be
careful of any trust confded in him, and
watchful of the public welfare and be.
lieving we would be subserving the prb.
licinterestby supporting him, therefore,
be it
Resolved, That we, the people of Ben.
ton County, do hereby most cheeriulIy
pledge him our undivided support in his
canvass for said place,
The following report by the com.
mittee on delegates was read and
adopted:
We, Your committee Oh delegation
beg leave to submit the following report
aud list of delegates to the judicial con
vention to be held at Nashville April Is
1894:
First district-E S. Cain; J. H. Whit
field, alternate
Second district-W T. Harrison; BuC
IcCord, alternate
Third DISTRICT. w. Saunders; Ton
johnson, alternate.
Fourth district-W r. Kee; P. A
Bridges, alternate.
Fifth district-W. l.. Morris; J. II
Combs, alternate.
Sixth district. c. Rushing; JOIN
Richard, alternate
Seventh William Blanks; j
Z piorrn nlteruatp
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1894-04-06

PRESIDENT CLEVELAND has veto
ed the seigniorage bill, which will
revive the silver question again,
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1894-04-06

An unusual phenomenon in this
latitude occurred last Friday even
ing, and those who were fortunate
enough to witness it were treated
to one Of the most brilliant displays
of the aurora borealis or "North-
ern lighths" ever seen, it is claim
ed, this far South. At first the en-
tire northern sky assumed the 1ed-
dish glow of dawn, which deepened
and deepened until great half cir
Gle of deep red or yermillion hung
around the North's center; shortly
three broad rays of a deep orange
hue shot up from the center across
the crimson belt in the west and
two or three in the east; when at its
brightest one of these bands shot
up almost to the zenith, and then
the whole display. began wavering
and changing and fading and glow
ing in every shade of crimson and
orange and yellow. Ten minutes
later the display had faded to the
dull red usually seen here when the
aurora is shown more brilliantly
further North, where it serves to
illuminate the earth and cheer the
gloom of the long winter nights.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1894-04-06

We received a very pleasantcall
Monday from County Superintend-
ent A. G. Barnes. He informed us
that he will in all probability hold
the teachers institute some earlier
this year than usual. and we think
his decision will receive the approx
al Of all the teachers of the county.
twill give them betteropportuni-
ty to attend, and enable them 20 get
TO the work Of their several schools
uchcarlier than heretofore, which
has been a great drawback IN sew
eral instances.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1894-01-09

Marlin. Texas. January ,r-s g,.,,.
Errletl noe A'tsg nllr Ct-a.,s5, AZ
Elly wife ~ q. j. Ha-t.tt az ts.rg-
uy alHi .ls morning aear ar HlTsse
of two days She Til b. laf.--eI ter.
tomorrow. ''-''
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-07-24
FoRLoRN EAST SIDE RESORT.

The Only Remedy For Transforming
KtrkwOod Park From "a Barren Waste.
Kirkwood Park Is a resort with q
somewhat forlorn appearance. All over
the six acres Of land there the hot rays OF
the sun have wrought sad havoc with
the grass. and the beautiful green sward
that should be there has much the
appearance of sun-burned corn silk.
Park Guard William Coyle attributes the
parks forlorn appearance to two
misfortunes but recommends a remedy.
In that neighborhoOd the land is 50
rocky that sods placed upon it as they
were in Kirkwood Park, cannot take hold
upon mother earth aud that is mis-.
fortune No Then the facilities for
watering the grass and flowers are bad,
In fact the guard, Ia times of drought,
has TO water the whole six acres with a
hand pail and that is misfortune No. 2
The remedy is tbis-and this alone
can transform Kirkwood Park from
almost barren waste to a picturesque
resort careful and thorough ploughing.
cutting aud narrowing Then the ground
will be fit for rich grass seed to be sown
aud in three months time. with plenty
of care and little more water, the East
Side park will rank with the best.