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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1895-08-16
The Growth Of Our Country.

Harper's Weekly, in discussing the
material growth Of the country be-
tween 1878 and 1894, gives these fig
ures: "In 1873 the net deposits in
the national banks of the United States
we're s673, 400, 900; in 1894 they were
S2,019, 300, OOO In 1873 this country
exported cotton goods to the value Of
S2,947, 52S. In 1894 its exports of
cotton in quantity had multiplied
more than four-fold, and their value
had increasedto Sl4,340, $50. In 1873
the country produced 264, 3l4, las gal
Ions of crude petroleum, and in 1894
its production had increased to 2,O33,-
331, 972 gallons. In 1873 the total
product Of cane sugar in this country
was 1874, 832, 493 pounds; in 1894 il
was 61O, 1875, 618 pounds. In 1878 our
wool product was 15S, 900, 600 pounds
in 1894 it was 29s, o57, 1884 pounds. In
1873 we manufactured 2,40l, 202 tons
of pig iron; in 1894 we made z, l24,'
500 pounds.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1895-08-16

The great opportunities Of our coun-
try are In the south. The food Of
immigration which has been pouring
into this country for fifty years has
sought the west. the northwest aud the
Pacific coast. In these southern states
We find, as nowhere clsein the country,
the original stockwhich fought at Cow
pens and Kings mountain and York
town. The composite Of all races which
has developed the continent from the
great lakes 90 the Pacific hasseta stand
ard Of progress dinicult 70 surpass.
They bad the advantage of virgin soil
and uninhabited regions Ia which 70
locate and build their Commonwealth
aud found their cities. The intelligent
patriotism Of the southern people IN
the last quarter Of n century has over
come difficulties which seemed. insur-
mountable. A recognition Of the as
similating and elevating power OF edu-
cation has created the New South with
its hospitable invitation and boundless
resources. The young men Of the
south have no call TO tempt fortune in
the crowded cities Of the north or the
east. At their doors and within their
own states are their missions and their
carees. - Chamcey VI. DepeW.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1895-08-16
Poppy Embankments for Railroads

Poppy Embankmonts for Railroads
Within tho last two or three years
French engineers have undertaken the
sowing of railroad embankments with
poppy seeds, az, when once established,
that prolific plant covers the soil with
network Of roots that prevent il
from wishing away during heavy rains,
or from upheayal when frost is coming
out Of the ground in the spring
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1895-08-16

Old Rip Van Wrinkle went up into the
Catskill mountains 70 take a little nap Of
twenty years or so, and when he wakened,
he found that the cruel war was owe"
the monthly magazines had fought It
over" the second time and blown up"
all the officers that had participated in It.
This much is history, and It is also an MS
fo,1cal fact that, it took the same length Of
covery TO become the most celebrated, as
it is the most effective, Liver Blood and
Lung Remedy of the age. In purifying the
blood and in all manner of pimples,
blotches, eruptions, and other skin and
scalp diseases, scrofulous sores and swell
ings, and kindred ailments, the Golden
Medical Discovery" manifests the most
bosiffve curative properties.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1895-08-16

If so, It is only a question Of time when
bright eyes grow dim, manly steps lose firm
ness and the vigor and vitality so enjoyable
now viii be destroyed forever Get a book,
titled "Don't Tobacco Spit or Smoke Your
Life Away, and learn how No-To-Bac, with
out physical or financial risk, cures the to-
baeco habit, brings back the vigorous vital
ity that will make you both happy. No-To-
Bac sold and guaranteed TO cure by Drug
gists everywhere Book free. Ad. Sterling
Remedy Co., New York City or Chicago.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1895-08-16
Djadenl, Ala,

Tetterine is a most valuable remedy and
good seller One Of my customers, Capt. w.
B. Amas, had very bad case of Salt Rheum
or Eczema, that had caused him much suffer-
ing. 1t would not yield to the Doctors treat
ment, but two boxes of Tetterine has COM
pletely cured him. have also used ii in my
family with same gratifying results. AlonZo
J. Lee. Sent by mail for Doc. in stamps. J. T.
Shuptrine. Savannah, Ga.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1895-08-16

The pleasant effect and perfect safety with
which ladies may use the California liquid lax
alive, Syrup Of Figs, under all conditions,
makes it their fayorite remedy. To get the
true pnd genuine article, look for the name Of
the California Fig Syrup Co., printed near the
bottom Of the package.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1895-08-16

"This breaks the record, father, ="
said Lamech, throwing himself down
under the shade of fig tree. ''It's
the hottest day this country ever
saw"
"Hot, my SOM" exclaimed Methus-
elah. "Hot? This isn't anything. l
remember one day 937 years ago-or
was it 938-"
But Lamech had fed, and the sound
of Noah snoring inside the tent grew
clear and distinct again. Chicago
Tribune.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1895-08-16

lou fometimcs see ronioned IN elderly in-
dlviduals. bot seldom behold am old man or
woman as exempt from lnhmitles a. 10
youth. But these iulrmtics may be miti-
gated in great measure hy the daily and regu-
lar use Of Hustetter's Stomach Bitters, an M
VigQrant, anti-rhCumatic and sustaining
medicine OF the highest order, which also
removes dyspepsia, constipation, biliousness
ana kidney trouble 10 is adapted TO the use
OF the most delicate and feeble.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1895-08-16

It Is so easy TO be mistaken about indiges-
ton. and think there is some other trouble
The cure is RiPans Tabules. One tabule gives
relief. Ask any druggist.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1895-08-16
After Dinner.

After the heartiest dinner a dose Of TYNER's
DYSPEPSIA REMEDY will remove all unpleas-
ant feelings aid digestion, and build up your
health. A. an after dinner drink it is far su-
perior to all other remedies, as it never disap-
points, and leaves an appetite for the next
meal For sale by Druggists. Manufactured
by CHAs. o. TYNER, Atlanta, Ga.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1895-08-16

Albert Burch, West Toledo, Ohio, says:
"Hall's Catarrh Cure saved my life" Write
him for particulars. Sold by Druggists, zoe.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1895-08-16

Money Spent in Pnrter's Ginger Tonic
is well invested. 1t subdues pain, and brings
better digestion, better strength and health.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1895-08-16

After physicians had given me up, was
saved by Pso's Cure.--RALPH ERIEG, Will
Transport, Pa, Nov. %, 1898.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1895-08-16

Wife used " MOTHERS FRIEND " before first
recovery rapid. E. E. JOHNSTON, Eufaula, Ala
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1895-08-16

In matters Of prudence last thoughts are
best In matters Of mornIity hrst Thoughts.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1895-08-16

If afflicted with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac Thomp-
sons Eye-water Druggists sell at 25c per bottle.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1895-08-16

Mrs. Wnslows Soothing Syrup for children
teething, softens the gums, reduces iniamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie. 25c. bottle
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1895-08-16

without the bait
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1895-08-16

DR.. N'mer's SWAMI Roof cures
all Kidney and Bladder troubles.
Pamphlet and Consultation free.
Laboratory Binghamton, n. Y.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1895-08-16
10 Mil Men

And farmers owning small power: The finest and
most compate Saw Mil in eX stence day, manu-
factured by the DeLOACH MILL. M'F,G. CO.,
$50 IIip hlnnt Ave-. Atlanta, Ga. Took first
D. up to the largest Prices reduced. Send for cata-
fogue showing new improvements; so. of Portable
Corn Mills Bang Presses and Turbine Water Wheels,
Puleys and Skating and all kinds of mill supplies.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1895-08-16

Il fun (, good, truth is stll better, and Low,
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1895-08-16
HOTEL CUMBERLAND
Cumberland Island. ca.

Cumberland Island, ca.
Finest sea beach in the South. Fishing unexceled
on the continent. Street cars free to the beach.
Naphtha launch AMI fleet Of row boats. Splendid
livery appointments Ample aecomm odations for 20
guests. Grand orchestral Music morning and even
ing Popular rates.
LEE T. sHACKELFORD, Proprietor
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-05-30
BYRNES RETlRES.
New York Chief Of Police OF Dut,
for Good.

New York, May Is, Police Supt.
Ryrnes has made application u the
board of police commissioners for re-.
tirement ana the board has granted
the request
Thomas Byrnes was born in Ireland
June II, lSl2 He came "a this coun-
try with his parents when four months
old and has been a resident of New
YORK. city ever since.
When the war broke out MIR Rrynes
enlisted IN the First Regiment Fite
zouaveS. He served with that rcgi.
plent until il was dislanded. He then
returned TO New York city and on lie
cenber 10, 1868, was appointed pc
Iiceman. Shortly therMfter he was Il
signed 20 special duty, being actively
engaged In arrest.ng confidence men
and other criminals. He was soon
made Il sergeant and on July !, 1870,
was appointed captain, On April Is
1892. was promoted to be superinten-
dent or chief of police of New York
city. Chief ByrneS had the reputation
Of being onq of the greatest detectives
of the present day.
Inspector Peter Conlln has been net.
Ing chief Of police.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-05-30
HETTY GREEN DEFEATED.
Judge Shiras Decides Against the New
York Millionaire.


Washington, May .. IIetty Green.
the New York mulu-millioniare, was
defeated III her attempt % have bill
for sale for some Chicago property
worth over 100000 set aside by de-
cision Of the supreme court. The con
tention over the property covered
many years. In 1864 Robert w. Hy-
man, now deceased purchased sec
ton q, township 30 north, range u,
in Cook county, Illinois for the joint
account of himself and netty Green's
father Edward Mott Robinson, since
deceased
In 1883 Hetty Green secured a decree
for TIE winding up " tile joint ven
ture. tie sale III the property not t0
lie valid unless II brought 100000.
Under that decree the property was
sold 10 George NJ Bouge ii n. for
s602 oo0. Mrs. Green aud her husband
tiled objections 10 tie sale an the
ground that Bogue was not the bona
fde purchaser nor the sum q Setl2,-
o0n the entire purchase money paid
Tie claim vas set 10 that the sum
If S9f 1927 By Il secret and collnsiyc
understanding with Peters, the re-
ceiypr, was paid 70 satisfy the atter'S
claim.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-05-30
cRUM NOT PROFESSIONAL.

Bedford, Ia. May 70. Tho charges
of professionalism preferred by Tiar-
ward and Yale against John V. Crum,
who won the two dashes Il, the inter
collegiate contest, are wholly untrue.
Crum Is the son af Bedford banker,
and always lived here Hundreds Of
people win make affidavit to clear him
Of the charges
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-05-30
A GIRLS HORRIBLE DEATH.
She Is Whirled Around Vertical
Shaft In n Now York Book Bindery.

Sue u w liflcl ATOuHu NeTtlCsl
Shaft In Now York Book Blndery.
Sew York, May %. In Tie sight Of
Aer sfopmates. Rachael Radius, 10
years old, Of - Orchard street was
whrled to her death Oh n vertical
shaft III Jenkins a. McCjwan's book
bindery, AZ 80 Greenwich avenue. The
girl was mangled IN a frightlul man
ner and was lifeless when extrtcated
from the sbafting According to the
statements made Of the accident, her
death was due 10 fool-hardiness.
In the morning she found that she
needed fresh supply q almanacs,
upon which she was working and
started u get them. Tie center OF
the room IL lined with machinery
and near whore the girl was working
stood the main shaft Instead Of fol.
lowing thc passageWay leading around
the machinery, the girl sought to make
short cut by passing through a mar
row space separating the rain shaft
from cutting machine. She had 70
turn sideways 10 10 through AN she
passed The shaft her dress got caught
In # and she was wbirled around
Her screams startled every girl IN
the room ana all looked toward the
shaft II see their young shopmate ~,
Ing whlrletl 10 death. Two girls who
were near rushed down stairs scream
ing al the top &C their voices for tue
engineer ~ stop the machinery =
was several moments before NE ma
chincry was stopped and then the
girls mangled corpse was pulled out
Of the shaft.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-05-30

Justice Shiras, who delivered the
opinion said that the court did not
think that Peters was under a tiducI.
AIRY relation 70 the Green estate. or
that any such arrangement made by
Peters abused the process of the
court The court affirmed the decision
Of the circuit court Of lninois dismiss
ing the bill
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-05-30
GEARY LAW UPHELD.
Must he Enforced by the Executive
Officers

Washington, May rs The supreme
court 81 the United states affirmed
the constitutionallty Of the Geary
Chinese exclusion act in the ease Of
Lem Moon Sing, the California China
man who left this country and refused
readmission. Justice Harlan, III the
opinion said that the statute entrusted
70 the collector the power Of passing
upon the facts III the case. Lem Moon
Sing contendel thai ne had acquired
a domlcile as a citizen Of the United
States before the passage Of the exclu-
sion act The Justice said that II the
courts were to review tile decisions
o. the collectors I'll such cases. IT
would bring great numbers Of the
cases before tho court and defeat The
intention of congress fo have the law
enforced by executive officers
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-05-30
MINERS GOING BACK.
General Resumption OF Work in The
Phtsburg District

Pittsburg, May IS There was a
general resumption Of work III the
mines, the strike having been declared
lost by the United Mine workers Of.
fcials. The strikers are trying TO get
their former places back again and
most OF them succeed.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-05-30

New York, May -. Brlds.reet'a
weekly report says there was mod.
crate reaction IN The stock market last
week ana this was caused primarily
" repeated froSts and reports of se-
we're damage TO cereal crops and other
Iarm products followed only in part
by corresponding cheek to the move
hent IN general trade. Not one of the
larger grain states confirms the re-
ports Of severe damage to wheat and
corn with which exchanges have
abounded and there is less reason "a
Seiieve In the extent of 1t, rs current.
= reported. I be most bullish feature
d The wheat situation lies IN the an
hounced restriction OF Argentine ana
Russian exports and the reduced ex-
port ability of nearly all leading pro.
ducers aud shorter supplies of import.
ing countries.
Few believe that wheat has touched
MS highest point ON this wave, al
though II is twenty-five cents per
bushcl above the lowest since thu
panic.
ihiS weeks record of advances are
rs conspicuous as ever and Include
hides, shoes, lea ther, bessemer pig iron.
steel hilletS, nails, bar iron, copper,
zinc, wheat, Indian corn, oats, pork.
lard, wheat, flour, coffee. cotton,
naval stores, potatoes, poultry aud
butter twenty in all, The tone of
the iron and steel market are strong
est since he depression of 1893 and
lS9I Wooden manufactures are work.
INK On old orders aud some refuse TO
stick up with raw material as the
prices AZ the interior are above parity
with those a, the seaboarl. Western
views are that manufacturers may be
short 81 supplies to meet the fall con.
tracts. IN immense advance In petro-
leltm prices has SO far failed To induce
any large increase Ia the Well output,
thus pointing to an approaching ex-
hauStion Of the subterEncan stores of
tins product Consumption Is still
lighter than the production.
TX, &. Dun's weekly report says IL
wheat has been So greatly injured by
SHOWS and frosts ms to lead to u rise
of l. cents In two weeks, the calamity
will affect all business prospects. The
markets do mol believe In IL for
stocks do moi collapse. Iron. leather
ana hides still rise and no holders
Of wheat would sell at eighty cents,
IA lower price than has been known at
this season Tor thirty years prior 10
1888, II the current reports were cred.
tied. Some injury has undoubtedly
been sustained, but our own dis.
patches do not show that II 1t really
serious. The temper Is to buy, re-
EafulrsS OF visible re-
qulreme.its, IN the faith chat prices
are sure to rise. Western receipts
for three weeks have been larger than
last year In spite Of the storms and
frosts. But the rise has practically
stopped buying for export as SINH
lar rise did in April, 1881, which was
followed by about the lowest price
then ever known. Whether grain has
been greatly injured or not foreign
markets will take the occasion to for
tlfy themselves from other sources.
Corn rose 3 "a during the week,
though much Of the corn killed may
be replanted. Pork rose 80 cents per
barrel lard five cents per 100 pounds,
and oats two cents.
Failures In the United States for
the week were 2O7 against 1873 last
year.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-05-30

Chicago. May IS W. II. Harvey
author of Coins Financial School has
accepted the challenge to meet Kos.
we'll q. llorr, o. New York. iii debate
The question to he argued is whether
or not the cardinal facts stated in
lIayey's book are true The time
aud place Of the debate are not yet
selected
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-05-30
GRESHAM
is DEAD
rrryEIAND'S SECRETARY OF
STATE DEPARTS FROM
LIFE.
AT lis THIS MORNING
uIS WIFE AND CHILDREN IN
ATTENDANCE
THE END SEEN AFFAIR OFF

Early il the Evening the Family and
Friends Are Called to Hasten 10 the
bedside of the Dying Man-With
the Right lang Nearly Cleared of
the Fatal Fluid the Left is Filled
ana the Skill Of Medicine and Sur
gerry Prove of no Avail-The Story
of a Distinguished Life.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-05-30
BASEBALL SCORES.

indianapolis u Minneapolis fl,
New York; postponed wet grounds
Pittsburg; postponed wet grounds.
Detroit II. Kansas City H.
Toledo L.: st. Paul ~
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-05-30
POSTOFFlCE ROBBED.


Wanpaca, Wis, May IS Burglars
effected entrance through the rear
door Of the postoilicc, blew opcn the
safe and took Sll IN money and be
tween 5000 and $500 in postage
stamps The safe was badly wrecked.
No clue has vel been found.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-05-30
GOOD TIMES COMING
THE INDICATIONS FROM THE
TRADE REPORTS.
DAMAGE TO WHEAT SMALL

JudShg From DiSpa tches Received by
bfadStreet aud Dun Long List OF
Advances for the Week Iron and
Steel Strongest Since the Depres.
sion Failures.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-05-30
FIGHT A DRAW.

Coney Island, May 2s The Ryan
Smith fight was declared a draw In
the eighteenth round; stopped by the
police.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-05-30

Chicago Tribune Young women
should not ride their bicycles after
dark without seeing that their lamps
are ready for use. See Matt. XIV, z
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-05-30

Count ~, the japanese diplomat,
was once telegraph operator He
showed this III the mastery manner ~
which he keyed the wires ~ Chinese
craftsmanship.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-05-30

Terre lIaute, Ind, May 2s. Pfesi-
dent Debs was seen at his home and
said:
1T appears the case was not decided
upon its merits but that 1t was found
that The circuit court, having final jur-
isdiction, It's act was not reyiGyable
by the supreme court and therefore
the writ was deiied. ! apected favor
able decision, buJ I am not disappoint-
ell. After the decision 10y that tri-
bunal upon the income tag bill, | am
not mt all surprised 70 see the deci-
sion Of the lower court affirmed IN OIL
case Both decisions are absolutely IN
the interest Of corporations, syndicates
and trusts, which dominate every de-
partment Of The federal government
including the supreme court"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-05-30

Dr. Nicholson Of the Rodleian
library, thinks that there is indis.
putable evidence that st. Patrick was
an Engllshman.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-05-30

II cracks tile icc upon the face of
Boston society 10 soc Charles Francis
Adams fitting along on a dizzy BIZ
cycle.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-05-30

Bulletins were posted through the
night us follows;
SD NIT is said now that Secretary
Gresham cannot survive the night A
telegram has been sent to his son,
Otto now enroute to Washington. to
take u special train from Pittsburg.
S15 p. m Secretary Lamont
haS sent a number of
kilograms TO friends and rela-
lives stating that Secretary Gresham
cannot survive tie night. Secretary
Gresham is being sustained by hypo-
dernlic injections of whiskey and
strychnine.
9.35 p. M -secretary Gresham
has Just been seized with
r.or ana the physicians
in attendance have notified Mrs.
Gresham that there is no hope.
l24a Il. m. Secretary Gresham is
diving His death is considered only a
question of moments. His pulse Is 50
rapid and feeble that it can hardly be
dlSrerned. Nitro-glycel'ine and strych-
nine have been constantly administered
to stimulate the heart. His wife,
daughter ana San-in-aw are at the
bedside. At l. o'clock he ceased talk
ing and the doctors had retired to
gae ante-rocm. Death is momen.arily
expected.
1850 Il. m.-Secretary Gresham's
breathing is growing very short and
lhe end is expected soon.
Ills II IN. Gresham is dead.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-05-30

General Lew Wallace made $4,000
by his last seasons course of 10 lec-
lures.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-05-30

Washington. May IS. Secretary of
State Gresham died at l:15 this morn
ing.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-05-30
ANENr PEOPLE

Or. II. NJ. Field Dc the New York
Evangelist, has occupied the editorial
chair for forty years