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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1895-05-03
LOCAL AND PERSONAL NEWS.

Mr. VA Rushing spent Sunday
at Box.
County court will convene next
Monday.
What about that walkway TO the
Methodist church?
Therewill beno services at either
church next Sunday.
See our Miscellaneous Advertis-
ing in another column
Mr.. Tom Green, of Johnsonville,
was in the city Tuesday.
Miss Matte Ayres has been on
the list of sick this week.
Mr.. r. ID. McCord, Of Holladay,
was in the city Wednesday.
Miss Ruby lofty is convalescing
after an illness of several days.
Messrs. G. v. Hawley and Finis
Rushing went to Nashville yester-
day.
Mrs. w. S. Corbitt and children
are visiting relatives at Martin this
week.
Dr. Il. NJ. McAuley is having a
two story addition built to his res
idence.
Mr.. J. d. Totty is making some
Improvements at his place of resi-.
dence.
Mr.J. H. Whitfield visited home.
folks at Lees Point last Sunday anC
Monday.
Mr.. Bud Lockhart, the leading
merchant at Wyly, was in the city
yesterday.
Quite a number from here vii
attend the foot-washing at Hollow
Rock Sunday.
Mrs. b. z. Hall, of Santa Ana
Cal, has our thanks for late Cali
fornia papers.
j. M. Kee, of near Camden, i
here on a business Carol
County Democrat.
Some valuable land is offered fo
sale in another column Of this issu
Of The CHRONICLE.
Mr.. G. w. Coble, of Sugar Tree
agent for a Virginia nursery, is j,
our midst this week.
Sidney, the little child Of Nj
and Mrs. S. L. Peeler, has bee
quite sick this week.
Regular prayer services are hel
at the Methodist church on ever
Wednesday evening.
Mr.. J. M. Whitfield was dow
from Lees Point last Monday an
! Tuesday on business.
From reports received here frol
various parts of the county, whei
promises a fair yield.
Some of the young ladies Of Ea
End were out serenading Saturda
evening. Como again.
Sheriff and Mrs. w. A. LashlC
spent last Friday at Nashville, T
q turning home Saturday.
q Miss LATHE Hudson and brothe
Pola, of Cooleys Landing, are vi
iting Camden relatives.
Mrs. C.. L. Stem, of Eva, is visi
ing her mother, Mrs. A. Bryant
/, Carroll County Democrat.
Hon. W. L. Morris spent Su
day with homefolks, returning
Nashville Sunday evening.
u The new time schedule on Il
Camden and Decaturville star rou
went into effect Wednesday.
: County Clerk G. B. Greer h
issued a marriage license to w.
PEBBLES and i. E. Williams.
4 Miss Mary Wyly, Of Camden, W
= theguestof Miss Ura Chambers I'll
week Hollow Rock Times.
Mr.. John Basford and family al
; Miss Inez Mcdaniel, Of Coxburg
\. were in the city Wednesday.
d Circuit Clerk A. r. Brooks
n n making some attractive improy
ments at his place of residence,
Strawberries will soon be on t
F market, and the indications are
yorable for a fine crop this year.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1895-05-03
81. Louis { Tennessee River
PACKET COMPANY.
iCITY OF SHEFFIELD.
sTEANERs:3 CITY OF PADUCAH.
tCITY OF SAVANNAH.

ONE of these elegant steamers leave St. Louis
" every Wednesday and Saturday for all points
on the Mississippi River to Cairo, Ohio River to
PaduCah, and Tennessee River to Florence TAX
ing freight and passengers for all points on the
Ohio to Pittsburgh, and on the Cumberland TO
Nashville. Through bills of lading prompt serv-
ice, and low rates.
JOHN e. BIASSENGALE.
Traffic Manager,
Wharfboat foot of Olive street. ST. I0UlS.
e2B-0ne of these steamers arrive at Johnson
vile every Tuesday and Friday.
Evening journal., 1895-02-13

floor where the oil was blazing. He then
went out. The door was then broken
open and police put out the FIRE and put
the ballots back ia the box, They had
already been counted
James p, Rntledge, city councilman,
and deputy sheriff was the next swItnesa.
He said that when the counting was
begun 1t was desired that all should be
barred from the room excepting the
inspectors and witness and
Munday who, were voters assis-
tants. Shortly after the counting
begun q man named Husbands came
In and took \ seat by the table. Munday
went out, then came back, aud after re-.
marking that the ballots were not com
ing out right seized two handfuls
OF ballots Witness seized him aud
Mnnday threw the fballots on the tloor.
aud after trying to hit him with lamp.
threw IL over the two tables into the
centre Of the room and then threw the
ballot box on the blaze following the
explosion He picked up the ballots
dropped on the hoor. put them In the
box and put his arms around ii 70
protect II. He was present at the
recount but could not say of his own
knowledge whether any ballots wore
short, or that any we're burned.
Arthur -McDermott wRss...inspector 81
the poll and described the scene as told
by Mr.. Ratlsdge. He dldn't see any
ballots burned nor did he see any ashes
When the ballots were reuounted eight
ballots we're missing
Court then took recess until 2 30.
Evening journal., 1895-02-13

was called up from the table by Mr.. Pyle
and referred to the COMMITTEES on Appro.
priations The Joint resolution giving ex.
Governor Reynolds 81. 600 for his services
AS trustee of the direct tax fund followed
1t.
The Bill is I'm Season.
Representative Walker introduced the
bill TO incorporate the Consumers Ice
Company. The capital stock Is $50 000
with power TO increase 1t to $100. 600
The incorporators are Jacob Pusey, Miller
Stradley and Howell s. England.
Two Years of Grace.
The Cltizsns' Light and Power Com
pany Of Dover wants two years more Of
grace. Representative Syphei d, to save
Its charter introduced bill extending
the time for getting into operation to
1897.
Needs ofthe Guard.
The representative men Of the National
Guard will meet at the Hotel Richardson
on next Tuesday afternoon and
thoroughly discuss the needs of the
organization 1t is not probable that
they will ask the General Assembly to
make provision for an encampment or
other radical Innovations Adjutant
General Samuel A. Macallister was in
town yesterday. When asked for an
expression Of opinion as to the needs OF
the guard he asked to be excused saying
that he preferred not to talk for pu BIZ
cation until the officers had met In dis
eusaion and come to some agreement.
Tax on Liverymen.
Representative DAILY demonstrates more
clearly, day after day, that he Is TO make
3 record as a reformer He has intro
duced many reformatory school measures.
bis last reform Is to compel liverymen to
pay an annual state tax OF $40 each.
An Examination Wanted.
The State Beard Of Pharmacy met in
the State House parlor yestel day after
noon The members present were DR..
w H. Cooper, Representative Clarence
D. syphard, J. Harvey spruance and L.
Nothing Of a definite character was
done, but the ooncensus Of opinion was
that the state should give the board an
appropriation of about 5000 year to
meet the expenses of the quarterly meet
ings and that qualified assistants for
druggists should not only serve an
apprenticeship OF three years, but also
be compelled to undergo an examination
as to efficiency, before the board.
Legislative Notes.
Speakers Watson and McMullen received
letters from the State Board OF Health
ssking that 1t have an opportunity OF
seeing and passing upon the merits Of
health bills before the General Assembly
takes final action.
The Senate p .ssed the Senate bill
renewing the charters Of the Knights OF
st Lawrence, Of Wilmington
Senator Fsnimore gave nosiss Of a
bill giving Thomas Lowe. Of Little
Creek, the title Of this state to tract Of
salt marsh adjoining the govern ment
lands upon which Is erected the
Mahon's river light house
Gastric collie h as killed Patchen colt
belonging TO Senator Handy.
Evening journal., 1895-02-13
CLEYER BOXING EXHIBITION.

well-Known Fighters Show What They
Can DO for Friendships sake Before
the Esmeraida Bay Club.
The Esmeralda Bay and Athletic Club
gave a smoker In Liberty Hall In South
Wilmington last evening and 1t was a
success. The hall was filled TO over
flowing.
The friendly bouts were as follows:
Corcoran Brothers, Glbesson Brothers,
James Mcmahon aud Edward Mcdonnell,
champion lightweight who is to have
go with Leslie Pearce on next Saturday
night in philadelphia
The bouts for a decision we're BY Joe
Begley. Of Philadelphia. and Joe
Laughlin, Leughlln gaining decision I,
Delaware Cyclone" teolored) of wn.
mlngton, and "Thunderbolt, Of Balii
more, Cyclone gaining decision; Billy
Whistler, OF Philadelphia, and Jack
McMahon, Of Wilmington, Whistler
gaining decision over McMahon after four
rounds
Evening journal., 1895-02-13
THE PILOT BOATS AND OTHERS.
e. O. knight Brought in Damaged and
win Come to Wilmington for Repairs.
Other News Mt the Breakwater.


win Come 70 Wilmington for Repairs.
Other News at the Brsakwatsr.
LEwEs. Del, Feb. 13.-The pilot boat
Z. @ knight was towed into the
government pier, at Lewes, by the tug
Sam McOaulley last evening with the
loss Of jibs. cracked bowsprit and other
damage, Apprentice George Douglass.
while cutting away the lib in a heavy
gale. as she was blown off the capes. had
his hands and face badly frost bi ten.
The Knight will be taken to Wilmington
for repairs.
The steamer Brixbam started up the
bay yesterday. but returned with two
holes in her bows, caused by heavy Ice
near Ship John Light, partly filling her
forward compartment vita water. The
tug Mehrer is alongside, ready to assist
II required.
The pilot boat Edmunds Is at SEA sun
plying vessels with pilots.
The tug O. W. Morse passed a three
mastsd schooner, believed to bs one of
those seen by the Clyde Line steamship
Algonquin. suRk In eight fathoms OF
water about eight miles southeast by
east, one half east from Hereford Light.
New iersey coast
The tug America, OF New London.
Conn, arrived last evening without her
tow
Evening journal., 1895-02-13
FINE CHURCH aAzAR OPENED.
Union Of Church. Workers for the Benefit
OF a Debt Burdened Church.


OF Debt -Burdened Church.
Nearly a thousand people crowded
into the gaily decorated Auditor
ium last evening at the opening
Of the union bbzar for the benefit Of
Epworth Nj. r. Church The opening
was complete success and the visitors
we're we'll pleased with the enterprise
displayed In the arrangement and
exhibitions OF the various booths.
On the stage Epworth choir sang
some pleasing choruses under the
direction OF George II King aud accom-
panied BY g J Hermann In the front
Of the immense room Robelen & Com
pany's automatic playing plano and
organ pleased the patrons In that sec
tlon. At George n Dearborn's exhibit,
a concert was also In progress part Of
the evening
Epworth Church women have charge
OF the drug store. fish pond, lunch
counter, fancy goods booth and other de-
partments; Scott Church has the apron
and notioas booth Asbnry Church women,
the pop corn and mixed candy booth (;
Union Church. the ice cream tables
lnv Patriotic Order Sons Of America
have variety department; the Knights
OF Malta merchandise booth. Among
the exhibitors are l. f Adair, / Ham
burger q Son, J, s. j. NJ Harmsn, |.
Lewis Row, Standard Sewing Machine
Company, George n Dearborn, Quigley
& Mullen, Pyle Cycle Company, Samuel
Speakmsn. Grand Union Tea Company
aud J A. zsbley.
Evening journal., 1895-02-13
Two Cases for the CORONER.

Deputy Coroner CbGndler had two out.
of-town cases yesterday. One was Of
Miss Mary Miller, E colored woman, who
was found outside her house by a
peighbor, dead She had been sufferer
from heart disease. An inquest was held
to day and the verdict was in accord
ance.
The other was Mrs. Marie E. Bates,
who died suddenly at Townsend. The
deemed necessary A certificate Of death
from heart disease was given. The
funeral will occur tomorrow, interment
Evening journal., 1895-02-13
knights Celebrats and Entertain.

Morlel EncRmpment, No. 30, Knights
Of st, John and Malta, celebrated its
twelfth birthday at its rooms, Fifth and
Market streets, last night. The opening
address was made by Grand Prior Charles
Hayward, and then there followed a
program. It consisted Of mandolin and
guitar duets by Messrs. Hullitt and Hall,
selections by the Wilmington Mandolin
Club, and baritone solos by Irving
Buckmaster. The two little McFarrell
girls gave bright recitations and Miss
Elsie Vernon played a piano solo, then
sang to her own accompaniment Miss
Ida Mckay gave a recitation and Miss
Pierce and Miss Waterman PLAYED a
piano duet Later in the evening re-
freshments were served.
Evening journal., 1895-02-13
The New saered Heart sehool.

The building committee having in
charge the erection Of the school house
and sister house of the Church Of the
Sacred Heart, held meeting at which
the plans for the building were dis
cussed. Il is proposed 20 build the
school, fronting 25 feet on Monroe street
and running 6s feet on Tenth street.
Adjoining the Tenth street end OF the
school will be the teachers house, " bic b
will be comfortably fitted for the sisters
In charge Of the school. It has been
decided to ask for subscriptions from
citizsns As an inducement to subscrib
ers Rev Father Prior Sylvester has
donated house fitted with all modern
improvements, located in one OF the best
parts Of the city, and valued at 50 900.
Every subscriber to the amount Of Sc so
will be given a ticket and the house will
afterwards be awarded by lot.
Evening journal., 1895-02-13
peath certIlIeates Fned.

The following certificates Of death
were filed to day Rebecca Dlllman, 81
years, at No, 1903 Brandywine,
interment to day at Wilmington and
Brandywine Cemetery David Merchant, 63
years, at No. 402 East Eleventh street.
interment, February IS, in Green Hill
Cemetery; Jane Fountain, % years. at
No 531 East Eleventh street. interment
to-day in Mt. Zion Cemetery Mary Eta
Bates, 40 years, at Townsend, interment
In Rivervisw tomorrow; Catherine
.O'Donnell, 36 years, at No. 1923 South
Twenty third street, interment TO
morrow at Cathedral Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1895-02-13
SANE OFT TOLD TBLE.

Senator Alrichs Returns, Thus in creasinz
Mr.. Higglns's Vote TO Nine Democratic
Voter Absent To-day.
Special Dispatch Evening journal.
DOVER, Feb. Is. Senator Samuel
Alrichs has returned from his home in
Pencader hundred, and by so doing
has increased Higeinss vote by one
Mr.. Watson, a Wolcott man, was
absent, which accordingly decreased the
Democratic senatorial aspirant's vote.
Otherwise. the same old vote resulted
with Higgins, O. Addicks. 6; Wolcott,
5; Massey, a; Bsyard, 3. But one
ballot was taken.
Evening journal., 1895-02-13
An Ertremelr I.Irht RIcrole.

12-pound Waverly bicycle is now in
Wilmington, having been received this
morning by Pyle Cycle Co., from the fac
tory at Indianapolis The machine was
built for use aud has been ridden great
deal. 1t is q marvel in cycle construction
and may be seen at the bicycle store, 807
Market street, or at the Fair now being
held at the Auditorium this week and
next, where the Pyle Cycle Co. have q
very fine exhibit Of bicycles.
Evening journal., 1895-02-13
JanItor wilIlan Hanna /. pead.

William Hanna, of No. 80 Jackson
street, well known fireman and for the
past two years the jsnitor at the county
Court House. died this morning after an
illness lasting since August 7. Mr.
Hanna was 60 years old, a former
morocco worker and lifelong Democrat.
he was prominent member Of the
Washington Fire Company and was one
Of its committee to purchase the nsw
chemical engine. He was formerly a
member Of City Council, and at one time
chief engineer Of the Wilmington Fire
Department He enjoyed the friendship
of many not only ir this city but through
out the state. He leaves four sons. one
of whom, Willism E Is at present acting
as janitor, and one daughter.
Evening journal., 1895-02-13
LADY SOMERSET IN THE CITY.

The Famous English Temperance Ad-
vocate to Speak Under the Auspices
of the w. O. Il. U.
On Monday evening the people Of
Wilmington will have the opportunity Of
seeing Lady Henry Somerset, the famous
English temperance advocate. She will
appear ct the Opera House on Monday
night nder the auspices of the W.C.TU
the members of which are much gratifed
that she has accepted their invitation to
visit this city. During her stay In the
United States she has been much sought
because of her mission work and has
been compelled to decline many invita-
tions.
Lady Somerset comes here for one
night from Washington, where she will
attend the National Congress Of Women
a hne musical program is being specially
prepared for the occasion The sale of
reserved seat tickets begins at the Opera
House to- morrow morning.
Evening journal., 1895-02-13
The Polish Priest At Liberty.

To-day the term of Imprisonment
inflicted on the alleged Polish priest
John RsdzezEiski, five days. expired and
Judge Marvel signed his order Of release
It was taken to the sheriff by Alfred
Schsftner. When the prisoner was
informed OF his discharge he expressed
himself as the happiest man on earth and
said that II 1t lay in his power he would
reward those who bad shown their
interest in his case. He started at once
for his home in Chicago. the Polish
society In this city helping him.
Evening journal., 1895-02-13
For oonatItutIonaI Reform

The monthly meeting Of the Inter
change Club was held in the parlor OF
the New Century Club last night. Ed
ward q. Bradford read an interesting
paper on the constitution of the State
OF Delaware, and advocated several
changes which be deems advisable to
make. Mrs. B. Lundy Kent read a
finished paper, also on constitutional
reform, calling attention to needed
changes In the statutory laws.
Evening journal., 1895-02-13
The weather.

In the Middle States and New England to.
day cloudy 70 partly clouiy weather Will
prevail. with slight temperature changes
snow, generally light on the coast ipossibly
followed by clearing in the afternoon, and
fresh northeasterly to northwesterly winds
to Cape Cod. On Thursday, in both Of these
sections. partly cloudy to fair weather viii
prevail, with nearly stationary temperature
and hwesterly.winds. preceded. possibly By
snow on the New England coast, and on Fri.
nay nay ialr weather, with no decided tempera.
New York Herald Weather Foreeasts.
alsturbanee on the Atlantic, central near
Cape Hatteras last night, will probably
move 70 the northward and northeastward, +,
causing snow on the middle Atlantic sea,
board and knortheasterly winds, ,increasinr
dangerously, in force on the coasts this
morning; Inc snowfall in this section is moi
Evening journal., 1895-02-13
wnIIng workers, Loare. !. o. q.


A number OF residents Of the Eleventh
ward met ia the Second M + Church.
Fifth avenue aud Anchorage streets, and
organized Willing Workers Lodge, No
10 Rev George H Graham. Of Canada,
right worthy grand lecturer OF Good
Templsrs, and District Deputy John
Collins, OF this city, did the organizing,
aud thlrty-three applicants were
resolved The following vera elected as
officers Lodge deputy Rev g. A.
Morris; chief templar, George Broomal
vice templar, Miss Minnie Turner; sec
retary, Harry p Knott; assistant
secretary, Miss Mabel Broomal: fnan
cial secretary. Miss Mary Miller
treasurer, John Gordon; past chief
templRr, William Greenwell, deputy
marshal, Miss Emily Anderson; guard,
Miss Mabel Broomal sentinel, John
WeatherRl marshal John Lloyd chap
lain, William Greenwell Monday even
ing the lodge will meet at No 208 North
Franklin street.
Evening journal., 1895-02-13
pfaparers Of the Artisan bank.

The Artisan Savings Bank stock
holders have elected the following mana
gers: George w. Bush, George s Ca
pelle, Anthony Higgins, Charles W. How
land, James P. Winchester, Henry F.
Dure. Joseph L. Carpenter, Jr, Wash
ington Hastings. I. Allen Hilles, J..
Augustus McCaulley, Alexander J. Hunt,
Andrew G. Wilson and Lindley O. Kent.
Evening journal., 1895-02-13
death OF Mrs. W. R. FIynn's mother.

William R. Flynn, of Newport, re-
ceived word last evening Of the death in
Chester of Mrs. Eliza Collins. widow OF
James Collins, an aged woman 50 years
Of age She was In the kitchen Of her
home, Third and Ulrich streets, and
suddenly tottered and fell and In a short
time was dead. Deceased made her
home with her son Thomas and daughter,
Miss Annie J Collins, who keep a shoe
store, and though showing the infirmi-
ties OF age, had given no indication of
the trouble that was at hand Mrs.
Collins was the mother of Thomas and
Wesley Collins, Miss Annie ]. Collins,
Mrs Lizzie Rigg. of this city, and Mrs.
w. R Flynn, Of Newport.
Evening journal., 1895-02-13
Died while visiting Her Brother.

Miss Kate O'Donnell, OF this city, died
in Philadelphia on Monday night at the
residence Of her brother, No 1928 South
street. She was 35 years old and we'll
known in Catholic church affairs Of the
city. Her funeral will be held to morrow
morning In this city, with high mass at
ST. Paul's r. o. Church at 80 o'clock
and interment in New Cathedral Gene
terry.
Evening journal., 1895-02-13
Paid Il the Price Of an ambition.

Next Sunday afternoons meeting in
the Opera House under the auspices of
the Y M. G. A. will be addressed by Rev.
s. B. Meeser, on 1.-THE Msn-Paid is the
Price OF an Ambitlon-Christ before
PLATE. or PLATE before Chrlst-Who was
Judgeg Who Lost2 Who Wont"
The date OF the Y. M. G. A athletic
exhibition will probably be April 3. in she
Opera House. The boys gymnasium viii
start Saturday morning.
Evening journal., 1895-02-13
no CHANGE At THE ABATTOIR.

A Denial of Reports That the Entire Es-
tabliahment Has Been Purchased BY
james a. Martin, of PhiIads lphia--Con-
test for DirsctorshIp.
For several days there have been
reports in circulation that the
Wilmington Abattoir and Cold Storage
Company had been bought ont by
James Martin, ex treasurer of Phlla-
delphia, who'll leading stakeholder in the
concern. This was brought about it
was said. by thsl Withdrawal of Joseph d.
Gould and Peirce Gould and H. n.
Woodward from the board OF directors
and the sale of much of their stock.
At the abattoir office this afternoon the
reports were denied by the superin
tsndent and several directors There
has been no transferal or large
sale Of stock recently. There will be a
contest. however, for members of the
board of directors of the COMPANY At its
annual meeting next Monday. when
directors will be elected
Evening journal., 1895-02-13
Boss stone nTason Dead.

David Merchant died at his home. No.
402 East Eleventh street, yesterday morn
ing. leaving q wife and two children. He
was q contractor for stone work and
worked for years at DuPonts' Banks and
then carried on business for himself in
this city for twenty years Mr. Merchant
was GA years old and was born in County
Donegal, Ireland BE belonged to Central
Presbyterian Church
Evening journal., 1895-02-13
THE STATE LEGISLATURE.
WHAT WAS DONE YESTERDAY BY
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

The Defective State Detective Law.
Needs of the Delaware National
Gusrd-Tax on Terymen-LegisIative
Notes.
STAFF Correspondence Evening Journal.
DOVER, Feb. 13 In the House yester.
day afternoon Mr.. Killen gave notice Of
an act providing for the laying ont Of a
new road in South Murderklll hundred,
and Mr.. Townsend informed the House
that he would introduce a bill authorz-
ing the governor to appoint an additional
justice Of the peace for Baltimore hun
dred.
Mr. killen introduced bills to iucorpo-
rate Wenonah Tribe, l. o. RIM, Of
Magnolia, and to amend the charter Of
the Hudson Branch Ditch Company.
The State Detective Law.
Representative Walker gave notice of
an act in relation to protection against
crime. It will remedy the defect in the
present state detective law.
They Went to Committee.
Joint resolutions carrying with them
appropriations had rough time in the
House yesterday. The one making an
appropriation to mark the position of the
First Delaware Regiment at Antietam
Evening journal., 1895-02-13
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

Tomorrow evening a public Yneating of
the Ladies Temple, Knights of the Golden
l5sH Esgle VIII ", ul pc held in the Lang building,
~ Ilsn anu french streets Mrs. John Palmer
The regular Thursday evenino, nestin,,
Tor the Promotion OF Holiness. will be held AZ
Brother Anderson's, No. 1870 West Fourth
street, this week.
Evening journal., 1895-02-13
Death u ] Ksl.rea Itlren.

John Wilkinson, retired citizsn living
at No 709 Jefferson street and familiar
figure at the banking-house of r. r.
Robinson & Co, died at his home yester
day afternoon. He was an Englishman
but came to Wilmington twenty-five
years ago from Stanton where he had
lived since a young mau. When in youth
he became g textile worker and made
much money in that vocation. He was
72 years old and death was due to
paralysis.