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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-10-23

| 80 them when eve time eomoth,
Whore mistod meadows glow
The beautiful ialr-halred children
From fields Of long ago.
Swiftly they gather about me,
Each with a roao Ia her hand,
And glints Of gold Ia their tresse8
Ola far-on, aun-klaaed land.
but they win not stay tho children
Tho fondly call each BY name,
Fade whore the misted meadows
Border on seas Of flame;
And slnglngstill as they vanish,
Calling me iondly by name,
The beautiful fair-halred children
That seem forever the same.
Some times In the care-worn faces
Ipass on the busy street,
! see a look OF the children ,r
A CLEAN Of their smiling sweet.
/ long 20 say az they pass me,
Dear hearts, let us not forget
The love and trust Of our ehIld-tlmo
Will keep us Ike children yet.
Pray God, when my eve-tlme cometh,
Tho gray Of ilie's aiterglow,
The beautiful ialr-haired children
From meadows o. long ago
May gather blithely about me,
A star-cyed and laughing throng,
Yoicing the hush Of my eve time
With faint, sweet echoes Of song.
Sophie Fox Sea, IN Iowa State Register
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-10-23

A foreign naval officer of high rank
once said that if the United States
had not a single warship afoat it still
would be a naval power as long as it
kept up Annapolis. What this coun-
try mostly needs now, and of that
there is an imperative need, is an in
crease in the number of men in the
navy, observes the New York Press.
At present there are not enough to
man the fleet properly. The cost of
maintaining a modern navy and keep
ing it up to the standard is enormous.
England's estimate for the naval pro-
gram of 1856 called for S98, 900, 900.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-10-23

Some careful experiments which
have been made in England prove that
the life Of locomotive is about 500,-
600 train miles" In other words,
that a locomotive Of the latest ap-
proved pattern will run 500, 900 be-
fore wearing out so as to be useless.
In making this run Of 500, 600 miles
the 6rebox will have to be renewed
three times, the wheel tires Eve or six
times and the crank axles from three
to five times
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-10-23
Pornolses Among the Salmon

In Alaskan waters porpoises prey
upon the salmon that come in from
the sea to ascend the rivers in the
spawning season. The salmon may be
in great school numbering thou
sands; the porpoises in a bunch Of
perhaps a dozen or twenty. The por--
poises separate in pursuit as though
they had divided the school off and
allotted it among themselves. The
salmon is a fine swimmer, the por-
poise better one, and much bigger.
The salmon in their endeaTors to es-
cape crowd upon one another and that
impedes their progress. The por-
poises in pursuit sometimes jump so
high and so far that they tumble over,
but they run on again when they
strike the water, and When they get.
among the fleeing, struggling salmon
they bite in all directions A single
porpoise may kill dozen salmon from,
school.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-10-23
To Cure Mosquito Bites.

"There is no absolute remedy for
the bites of mosquitoes or other in
sects, observed a physician; "that is,
nothing that will make you as good as
new, instantly, but I have found that
the ordinary household ammonia is as
good as anything else. 1t should be
applied freely to the bite except in
cases where the bites are above the
eyes. In such cases l would not use
it, for the reason that should any of it
get in the eyes it would give consider
able pain. For flea bites ammonia is al
SO very efrectual. For the sting of bees,
hornets or wasps apply the ordinary
bread soda dampened by water in the
form of a paste or ammonia. Allow it
to remain on the part affected as long
as possible, and at least for ten min
utes.
1.-THE alkali in the ammonia or soda
neutraizes the poison in the bite,
which is generally acid. The witch
hazel, which is much used now, is also
good for bites Of any kind. 1t neutral
ICES the irritation and will do consid-
cradle in the way of keeping children
from scratching the bites or irritated
places
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-10-23

Gold and silver we're first used as
money fashioned into rings or beads,
which were weighed at each transac-
ton just like fitch or sausage, until it
occurred to genius in Lydia, nearly
5000 years ago, to cast the metals in
to disks of convenient size, the public
weigher or some other functionary
putting his official mark on them as a
guarantee of their weight in order to
dispense with the use of a scale at
each exchange. This is the origin OF
coin money.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-10-23


floating wator-lilioE Presently Mr.
Gaines volunteered hia assistance,
reached far out, lost his balance and
Toll, just as Will Farnsworlh, porcoiy-
ing bis peril, gave a shout Of warning.
''And ho cannot awimi" cried Bes.
sio, In trembling dismay Before
tho words we're spoken, win bad made
ready for the rescue.
"Oh, WIFI" sobbed Bessie, 10 a tone
that betrayed her heart, as fho saw
his purpose He gave her one look,
and plunged 10. Gaines had sunk
twice before be could reach him, and
was just going down for the last time
whom a strong hand caught him, held
him and bore him in safety 20 the
boat His exhaustion was complete.
and, when somewhat revived, he was
placed in one Of the smaller boats,
rowed ashore and carried home by
VIII Farnsworth, who quietly carried
on oil the preparations without a
word or look for Bessie, pale and silent
in her seat
Worn out as he was, Alfred Gaines
was quite able to talk, and during
their solitary ride to the Widow
Wells cottage he manifested his graf
itude toward his preseryer as best he
might by certain statements to the
effect that he was engaged to a cousin
Of Bessie; that he had known the
latter from her childhood, and that,
on his establishment in the house
hold, he had entered into a playful
compact to shield her, by an apparent
devotion, from the unwelcome atten-
tions of others, adding his OWL private
conviction that the girl was fonder of
Will than she would like to admit, and.
girl-like, sought to freeze him into On
Inconsistencies of a feeling that fright
ened herself. To all OF which the young
man listened rather silently, promis-
ing compliance, however, when his
companion entreated as a personal
/ favor. that he would come TO the cot.
tage that evening, when he himself
should be more fully recovered. The
result of which strategy was that Will
did come to find on the porch, not
Alfred Gaines, but Bessie Wells, who,
greeting him shyly, but sweetly, MUIR
mured:
"How kind it was, Will How
noble to risk your life for him--when
you we're"
She stopped, blushingly. The young
man filed up the pause:
"When 1 was jealous OF him? Yes,
that was, wickedly Iealous-but,
Bessie, must be so, after this, of him
or anybody? Tell me, Bessie dar-
ling" And he took her hand.
"Oh, Will You are great deal too
good for me-" she said. The tears
we're in her eyes, but she did not take
away her hand, although feeling her
self drawn closer and closer. / dc
not think that Will Farnsworth ha:
ever regretted his revenge.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-10-23
FarnsWOrth's Revenge.

In all Singleton there was not q
prettier girl than Bessie Wells. With
the moderation Of this statement her
many admirers would doubtless quar-.
rel; but, since the fact of their being
admirers exposes them to a suspicion
of Partially, the first limited claim
shall suffice. Very pretty she was, then,
and endowed by nature with an mex
haustible fund of gayety, forever we'll.
ing up from the light heart, to sparkle
in the sunny, hazel eyes, aud dimple
about the ripe red lips.
But, beside all this-partly, per-
haps, in consequence of it-Miss Bes-
sic was a firt. Unfortunately, there
can be no question upon the subject
Never city belle has been more
thoroughly versed in wiles aud witch
cries than was this village beauty, who
counted her victims by tho score, and
whose rustic coquetries were 80 many
meshes for the hearts of the unwary
Yet the girl was not cruel, nor even
deliberate. in her mischief. 1t was
constitutional-instinctiye-like the
sport of the kitten with her mouse.
This impulse of fascination seemed as
natural, and often as unconscious, as
the drawing of her breath. II harm
came of it, she was ready to shed pitt
full tears, and be everlastingly sorry
for FIVE minutes-after which the
smile came out once more, and she
began to weave fresh snares. SO it
was, and so it was likely to be, until
her own heart should be held in the
bonds of a strong, real love; the only
lasting spell of such a nature.
Among Bessie's suitors, Will Farms
worth undoubtedly had the advantage,
if resolute persistence could avail to
win the prize. Energetic and deter
mined, he had no thought of yielding
to despair until such are signation be-
came absolutely necessary-which
certainly was not yet. For, if mega
tive hope be worth anything, Wills
case was far from hopeless, since his
sweetheart at least afforded little en-
couragement to his rivals. Wherefore
he kept stout heart, under the con-
viction that, as long as her liking
belonged to no other, there was a
chance of its some day becoming his
own.
Such was the young mans theory,
from which, hitherto, he had derived
good deal of comfort But, in the
summer about to he recorded, be
seemed in danger of witnessing its
inverse demonstration after a fashion
not at all to his taste. That Bessie
Wells had at length found her match
the young men and maidens of Single
ton agreed; so did the elder village
gossips, whose time and tongues might
have been more usefully employed
and, last but not least, in view of its
vital importance to his own happi-
ness, so did poor Will himself. And
it certainly did look very much Of
if the little coquette had surren-
dsred to Alfred Gaines, the young
city gentleman who occupied the
"parlor chamber in the widow
Wells pleasant, white cottage. NO
only had he become her constant
attendant at all the rustic merrymak.
ings, but, day after day, the two nigh
be seen strolling throughout the sunny
dewy mornings, over meadow anC
woodland, with smiles on their lip
and flowers in their hands, or passing
away the long and lovely twilights
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-10-23
Alone They nld II

Clergyman (kiudy)-And after you
had committed this awful crime, the
power of prayer availed to show you
to yourself in all your hideousness.
Was it not so?
Repentant Murderer No, sir 'twac
the pictures OF me in the newspapers.
Puck.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-10-23

IL Is claimed that thoro is more
capital invested In tho electrical indus.
Try IN the United States than IN all
the rest Of the world. In round NUM-
bers there is not less than 81 $50, 900,
600 invested in tho industry in this
country not including capital in ocean
cablea
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-10-23
Decrease in Insanity.

If recent statistics are to be relied
upon, as interpreted by experts, insan-
ity is not increasing. Owing to the
fact that patients who formerly were
allowed to roam at large or were cared
for at home, are now placed in asy-
lums where better care is given, the
increase in society which has been no.
ticed is only apparent, not real. 1t
has been supposed that our high pres
sure living was driving into insanity
an increasing number of people year
ly. 1t is good to know, if these more
recent statements are true, that more
scientific methods of living and better
sanitation are more than a match for
overwork in the matter OF dementia.
This is another instance of the trnth
that while it is all very well to obtain
statistics they are only of highest val
ne when interpreted correctly. -Bap-
list Standard.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-10-23

In the Swiss Canton Wallis the me-
Uoyal custom still exists Of ringing al
tho church bells 10 avert an impens-
ing thunderstorm or untimely fall Of
snow.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-10-23

John A. Brown, Columbia, Miss,
thinks that the reports OF poisonous
honey came from eating "bee dread. ;"
The herald., 1896-08-23
About Opening

Perhaps it is little bit late to make
the discovery but l find from time i'm
memorial we have been directing all
our letters on the wrong side. The di-
rection' ought to be on the back instead
of what is now called the front of the
envelope. There would be much fewer
mistakes about opening letters belong
ing to others If this were the case.rin
fact, 1t would be we'll nigh impossible
for it to occur. People with a large
amount Of correspondence frequently put
all their letters face downward and
then proceed to snip the envelopes; then
they go through them again and take the
letters out, and sometimes find they
have shipped an envelope belonging to
some one else. All this might be avoided
if we wrote the address on the side the
envelope is fastened. 1t would have an
other advantage, the stamp would be
absolutely Cancelled by being torn across
when the letter was opened. This
would effectually put an end to the ne
farious Vaccinations of those people
who are said to be able to remove the
official obliteration in order that the
stamps may be used again. 1 do not
suppose my suggestion will Immediately
change the use Of century, but fancy
there are not a few of my readers who
may be inclined to think that the idea
Is worth trying.-London Graphic.
The herald., 1896-08-23
husk1n0 Bee

There is to be given on the evening of
Friday, August 2Sth, an entertainment
In the assembly hall and court of the
beautiful Casa de Rosas, for the benefit
of the Free Kindergarten association.
1t will partake, as far as possible, of the
nature of a down east husking bee. The
stage will represent a barn, in which the
neighbors gather to help husk the sea-
sons crop of corn, which duty, being
performed they sing, dance, recite, and
in fact have q good time generally.
Participants will dress in country styles.
The ladies having 1t in charge promise
some genuine good music. Everything
is to be mirth-provoking and after the
regular program the floor will be cleared
for dancing The following ladies and
gentlemen will contribute to the even
ing's pleasure: Mr.. Morrison, Mr.. and
Mrs. Tom Rowan. jr., w. N. Stephens,
Mrs. James Burdette. j. w. Finck, Miss
Delphine Todd. Miss Rosina Rosin,
Frank Colby. Miss Josephine Williams,
Miss Navina Alfry, Miss Fannie Lewis,
r. e. Barrie
The herald., 1896-08-23
Birthday Celebration

Master Burkett Newton made very
hospitable little Nnost last Wednesday
afternoon at the home of his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. I. B. Newton, on Iona
Drive. The gathering of the young peo-
pie was in celebration Of the hosts fifth
birthday. The games provided were en-
joyed on the lawn, and late in the after
noon dainty refreshments were spread
under the shade trees. Master Burkett
was most generously remembered by
his little friends with many pretty gifts
that will be pleasant reminders of a
happy occasion. Those present were:
Rowena Newton, Marie Hunt Randolph
Hunt, Mary Wilmer. Willie Wilmer.
David Wilmer. Robbins Little, Alfred
Heineman, Paul Ogilvie, Margaret
Bushnell, Lucy Sanders, Elmo Bushnell,
Ronald Sanders Lester Scott, Beatrice
Burnham. Austin Brown, Dudley
Blanchard.
The herald., 1896-08-23
Lawn Social

The lawn social given by the ladies Of
the Central Baptist church at the res
idence Of Mrs. w. B. Scarborough, on
Friday evening last, was a most pleas
ant event. Though the cool, foggy even
ing kept many from attending. there
was large gathering of ladies and gen.
tlemen. The music, both instrumental
and vocal, was of a high order of excel
lence. The Guitar and Banjo club, COM
posed Of Mines. White, Van Doren.
Hamlin and Goodfellow, and Misses
Holland and Hamlin, captured the Wis
itors with their superb selections and
were frequently encored. There were
vocal solos by Miss Gilman and Messrs
Stephens and Sawin, and instrumental
solos by Miss Susie Crowell and others.
After the music came the watermelons
and fun, participated in by all. both
young and old.
The herald., 1896-08-23
A Ranch Party

Miss Orrie Russell gave delightful
ranch party last Tuesday evening at the
residence of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
]. S. Russell of Fruitland. The guests
met at 436 East Twenty-flrst street,
where large four-horse wagon was IN
waiting to convey them to the ranch.
The start was made at Z, and after an
hours ride the destination was reached.
The large croquet ground, lawn ana
pOrticos were gaily lighted by Japanese
lanterns. Outdoor and indoor games
as well as dancing were INDUCED In by
all.
Miss Eva Gowen and Miss Viola Lam
drum rendered instrumental solos and
Miss Myrtle Martin vocal solos. Re-
freshments were served at H. and one
hour later the start was made for home.
All said 1t was the most delightful party
of the season.
Those who assisted in entertaining
were Mrs. l.. Bar and Mrs. Emma Long.
The chaperones for the merry crowd
were Mrs. S. c. Martin and Mrs. w. II.
Gowen. Those present included: Misses
Myrtle Bar, Hazel Moskiman, Grace
Du Case, May Matlock. Clara Matlock.
Viola Landrum, Eta McClurg, Minnie
Brown, Rubie Brown, May Wenger,
Pearl White, Laura White, Nellie Less
Ter, Eva Gowen, and Messrs. George w.
Harrison, Harry Cary, Fred Dee, August
Dee, e. l.. Du Case, Ralph Ware, Ed
ward Brown b. Il. Lovett, Victor Lange,
j. Lessler. j. B. Landrum, J. Tranenhoff,
John Matthews, Henry Lessler. Ford
Russell, Harold Croft, Geo. l.. Machris.
The herald., 1896-08-23
HaII.Fllnt Wedding

Stanley M. Hall and Miss Eva j. Flint
were united in marriage last Wednes-
day evening at $3.50 o'clock at the home
of the brides sister, Mrs. Henry H. Her
gett, 2425 South Main street. Miss Flint
was formerly of Sacramento. and while
in this city became a great social favor
lite. The bride was attired in a magnifi-
cent satin gown, with pearl trimmings,
the handsome toilet setting or her bru-
nette beauty to good advantage. After
the ceremony the bridal party partook
of a delicious repast served by the
brides sister. After many well wishes
the bride and groom were driven to the
depot and for the next ten days will So
journ at Coronado. Among the beauti-
full presents received was a silver tea
set given by Mr.. and Mrs. H. Hergett.
The herald., 1896-08-23
La Marfposa Club

The members of the La Mariposa club
enjoyed delightful picnic at Terminal
island last Sunday. A special car was
chartered for the occasion, and the day
was delightfully."- spent yachting, bath
ing and fishing, after which a banquet
was served at the hotel. A grand selec-
tion Of music was rendered while the
guests were partaking Of their excellent
repast. The following members were
present: Misses Rayford, Webb, Bas-
serman, D. Clynch, Conboy, M. J. Meade,
Erricson, Culian, McGarry, N. Meade,
Richmond, Murphy, A. Meade, Richter,
r. Manning, Hamis, Tillman. N. Ger
hard, Messrs. A. Goodwin, Conboy, Kor-
The herald., 1896-08-23
A Charming Evening

Mrs. James Ogilvie entertained
charmingly Friday evening at her home
on South Olive street, in honor of Miss
Edith Gardiner of Pasadena and Mr..
Josiah Cole of Chicago, who will be mar
ried this week at the home of the brides
parents. The evening provided by Mrs.
Ogiivie was very delightful one, music
being the principal feature. Miss Mollie
Adelia Brown rendered a vocal solo in
her usual charming style. Mrs. J. Roth
contributed with vocal solo; also Mr.
j. A. Osgood. Mr.. Cole sang, and piano
solo by Miss Mary o. Donahue complet-
ed an excellent and much enjoyed pro-
gram. The decorations were very ar
tistic; tall grasses and feathery bamboo
adorned the rooms, with here and there
cluster Of bright flowers to give q
dash of color. The large porch was can
vased in, and was finished with frleze
of Japanese lanterns A tempting repast
was served, which brought to a close an
entertainment that will be remembered
with much pleasure by those present,
who were Mr.. and Mrs. H. T. Lee, Mr..
and Mrs. Chas. Ellis Mr.. and Mrs. j. A.
Osgood, Mr.. and Mrs. J. Roth Hamilton,
Misses Brown, O'Donahue, Letha Lewis,
Fannie Wills. DR.. Wills, DR.. Rohm,
Messrs. Kopf, Cole, Alfred Eames and
Ogilvie.
The herald., 1896-08-23
Santa Monica

On Tuesday afternoon of this week
Mr.. and Mrs. Gwynne gave a very en-
joyable tea at Rustic canyon. Most of
the West End people and some of the
summer guests made up the party. The
drive out and back was very pleasant
The herald., 1896-08-23
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ZingatI Club
Id a delightfully

The Zingari club held delightfully."-
informal meeting at the studio of Prof.
Willhartitz on Wednesday evening. The
president being absent, Prof. Willhartitz
presided In true, Bohemian style. The
secretary also being absent, Mrs. Alice
Moore McComas filled the office of scribe.
Many witty and extremely wise re-
marks We're made by the devotees of
Tolerance and Good Breeding" and a
general good time was the order of the
evening. The main participants in the
aforesaid wit and wisdom were the jolly
president, Prof .Willhartitz, Col. Crane,
VIM. Burbank and A. G. Bartlett.
This club is growing-new members
coming at each meeting-and Is in a
prosperous condition. 1t promises to be
one of the lively social features of next
winters club life. 1t is one of the clubs
that has not adjourned for summer va
cation, considering its meetings in the
light Of recreation, although many of its
members are now scattered among the
various pleasure resorts.
The herald., 1896-08-23
-A-Y-L22A4@,

BILE, Chas. Engelbrocht C. B. Clifford, N.
j. Lindenfeld, ]. Colgan, Gerhard, Chas.
Clynch, A. Bissonett. Rapp, Kokle. W. J.
Brand, Jr, b. Clifford, r. w. Meade, j.
Ries, j. Monroe w. Connell, Jr.
The herald., 1896-08-23
Here and There

Leslie Riggin is at home from an out
ing at Catalina.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rule will return from
Catalina next week.
Miss Kate Spence is enjoying q few
weeks visit at Coronado.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. w. Barnes are en-
joying life at isedondo.
Mrs. Dora Balm has gone to Catalina
for an outing of ten days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank King have re-
The herald., 1896-08-23
Largest Crowd Of the Season

Will take advantage of the So round trip
rate to San Diego and Coronado Beach
on Sept. 4th and 9Th. Tickets will be
good returning within thirty days. San
ia Fe officials are preparing for the
rush.
The herald., 1896-08-23

Call tel. 243 for ambulance. Kregelo
& Bresee. Sixth and Broadway.