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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-02-07
NOW IS YOUR TIME
This IL for tho benefit 81 Old as wen as
New Subscribers 20 Tho Chronicle.

The CHRONICLE is known among
the citizens Of Benton County as a
hustling news gatherer IL Is also
our aim to give the best the land
affords, and we viii do K, too.
The people of the county are not
50 cooped up i'm their own affairs
that they don't care TO be troubled
about someone else's business and
their own interests as citizens in O
political year like this.
We have just completed arrange
ments whereby the Weekly Post,
published at Washington, can be
secured for one year in connection
with The Chronicle for % cents
additional the regular price of the
Post being so cents a year making
this paper and the Post Sl25 per
year.
We have also completed n special
clubbing arrangement whereby we
are enabled TO offer the Weekly
Sun, published at Nashville, and
this paper at Sl75 per year.
BY special arrangement we are
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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-02-07
BENTON COUNTY REPUBLICANS.
They Met In Mass Convention Here Nom
day, to Resolve and Adjourn.

They Met In Mass Convention Here Mon
day, to Resolve and Adjourn.
The Republicans of this county
met here Monday in mass conyen-
ton and perfected a permanent or
ganization for the ensuing cam
paign. Senator James Jeffreys was
reelected chairman and w. 2. Cara
way as secretary.
Delegates were selected to attend
the State convention for the pur-
pose Of selecting delegates to the
national convention for the State
at large, and the nominating of
Judge for the chancery court of APP
peals. The delegates were instruct
ed to vote for James Jeffreys for
the State at large from West Ten
nessee. Delegates were also select
ed to attend the district convention
for the purpose of selecting dele
gates to the national convention.
They go uninstructed.
w. 7. Ownby, Of Nashville, bet
ter known as Windy" was on hand
and amused the convention short
time by abusing the Democrats for
all the ills to which mankind is heir
to. Taum Baker, Of Huntingdon,
was present, and in declining to re-
gale his hearers with what he knows
about things political, he informed
them that he would be loaded for
address here the first Monday in
next month.
Quite a number of Democratsand
a fair sprinkling of Populites were
lockers on, the former through Gu.
riosity, and the latter well, they
are doing some sober thinking this
year, and we may expect a better
report Of them when the time comes
for endorsing candidates at the bal
1ot-hox.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-02-07
PUBLIC OPINION.

Shall it be primary or convention ?
This is the question now agitating the
minds Of Democrats in this county.
In the opinion of many Democrats it
will not do to adopt the convention idea
in nominating candidates for the county
offices, as it will not give satisfaction to
the party. This opinion is based on the
idea that conventions (as a rule are CON
trolled by "rings" and @boss" rule, and
the party will feel under no obligations
to support candidates nominated in this
way. Others say they do not want pri-
maries, as it is too great temptation or
inducement for men to violate pledges
made in nominating the ticket. Judg-
ing the future by the past, men are per-
mitted to vote in the primary, thereby
pledging their support to the ticket as
nominated, Only to violate that pledge
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-02-07
RESOLUTIONS OF REsPEOT.

TO the Worshipful Master and Brethren of Big
Sandy Lodge No. 300, Of Free and Accepted
Masons:
We, your committee, appointed to draft pream-
bic and resolutions concerning the death of Rob
ert Nj. Graham, beg leave to submit the following
report;
our beloved brother, Robert NJ Graham, was
born January 10, 1890, near Erin, Stewart County,
Tenn His father moved to this county in the fall
OF 1891, where he lived and died Brother Ora
ham profeSsed religion as the age Of "a and Joined
the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, in which
church he served nearly all his life as trustee and
Tor number OF years as steward. He was one
OF the pioneer claSs-eaders of MethOdsm in this
county, and was a licensed eXhorter for about ten
years. He discharged all his christian duties i'm
the tearoi COD and Tor the good OF humanity OF
his own free will and accord he made application
for the lights, rights, and benefits OF Ancient Free
Masonry, and was raised to the sublime degree
OF Master Mason. He lived a Mason as he had q
christian; all his actions, words and general de-
pertinent were seemingly prompted bY the main
spring OF principle acting from Within Brother
Graham was married four times and lived de-
voted husband and father until his death, Deem
Der % 1885, aged 70 years, IL months and DAYS.
After expressions of love and admiration for
the dear departed and in the presence OF severe
loss and in the shadow Of a geeat bereavement
there is no consolation outside of Christ. To-day
| we come to Him as a divine helper to Il friend
who was once man Of sorrows and acquainted
| with grief for courage and sympathy. We pray
thaC our lalth fail not; that our zeal does not g
| lax; IndG our hearts 40 not talnt.
! In the death OF our valued and beloved brother
| Robert M, Graham, each member OF this irater
nifty has lost precious friend and a good broth
| er; therefore, be it
! Resolved That rs servants of the Most High
submitting to His holy will, we thank God for hi
example, his unanchng heTosm in the discharge
OF duty and his perseverlng courage through
| faith and conservation.
Resolved, That we pledge ourselves anew to tn
work he loved so well, and to which he gave hi
time strength, and talent; that we put upon tn
altar of sacrifice as did he-all we have and ar
through Christi that his memory is sacred leg
acy we will cherish while we wait and work
Resolved, That we extend our sympathy to hi
bereayed wife, his sons, his daughters and hi
grandchildren, and pray that they may have TIL
strong arm Of God about them, guiding, COnsOl
ing and strengthening until called to Join In tn
blessed beyond where loved ones never part; tina
as a fraternity we were present at the funeral oh
sequies, thereby in SOME sense showing our Pre-
found respect as well as love.
Resolved, That copy Of the above preambl
and resolutions be spread upon the minutes @
this lodge, and published IN the county paper,
THE CAMDEN CHRONICLE and Big Sandy News
and copy presented to, the bereayed family @
the deceased w. A. DIGGs.
M. HERNDoN.
q. w. NICHOLS.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-02-07
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Miss Lora Davis, the charming
daughter Of Mrs. Henry Davis, and
Mr.. Porter Hollingsworth, of near
Eva, were united in marriage last
Wednesday evening at the home Of
Mr.. Alex. Holland, southeastof this
place. Justice W. L. Morris ofici-
ated at the ceremony. Wejoin with
other friends in extending congrat-
ulations and our best wishes to the
happy couple; may their life be one
Of continued peace, pleasure and
prosperity.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-02-07
PROM aARFIELp.
sneelaI correshandenca.I

Special CORRESPONDENCE
Mrs. Luther Watson has been quite
sick, but is cunva,escmg.
Miss Luna Ryan. Of Brietow, Is the
guestofMiss Emma Broughton this week.
Rev. McGoWen. of Hollow Rock. and
Miss Nicie Swift were married last Mon
dav
Mr. Harrison Green and wife, of Vale.
were the guest of Mrs. John Rushing
" ednesday.
Mr. NJ. W. presson, our nursery man,
and q Miss Johnson, Of Huntington, were
married last week.
A young man arrived at the home of l..
NJ. Walker last week He SAYS he come
to stay, and he also calls Zack papa %
The collection at Mount Zion was bet.
ter than was expected owing to the i'm.
clemecy of the weather Miss Rosa FL
lis secured the prize cake, being consid
cred by the young men the best looking
young lady.
GARFIELD, January .
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-02-07

WALNUT, Tex, March 49, 1898.
To Rev. r. L. McElree:
l have suffered for years with dull
headache, weak back and shooting pains
in the small of my back and shoulders
About two months ago 1 got two bottles
of McElree's Wine Of Cardui, and it has
cured me of all my troubles. / feel
very grateful to DR.. McElree for his
wonderful medicine.
Mrs. F. j. MAYFIELD.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-02-07
at the general election.

at the general election.
As for myself, any way of NOMINATING
a ticket by the party will be satisfactory
The Democrats have a handsome major
ity in this county, and can elect their
entire ticket if they will only do their
duty. 1t is frequently the case that we
fail to get our choice on the ticket, but
we get the choice Of the party, and duty
bids us to give the nominees our pnqual-
filed endorsement and support,
i hope the Democrats of Old Benton
Will think of this natter and discuss the
mode and manner Of nominating ticket,
and in this way the committeeman can
act understandingly when called togeth-
er by the chairman 1t the duty Of the
committee to recognize the wishes Of
majority of Democrats and thereby &C.
cure success to the party.
E. NJ. McAULEY.
Camden, February 4.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-02-07

San Diego, Cal, says: "Shiloh's catarrh
remedy is the first medicine I have ever
found that would do me any good" Price
so cents. For sale by j. 6 Presson.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-02-07

Diseased blood, constipation and kid
ney, liver aud bowel troubles are cured
by karl's clover root tea For sale boy
J. G.. Presson.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-02-07

When Baby was sick, We gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-02-07
A Babr,s Life saved.

my baby had Group and was saw
ed by Shiloh's Cure, writes Mrs. j.
B. Martin, of Huntsville, Ala. For
ale by J. G. Presson.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-02-07
pills DO Nc ,ere.

Pills do not cure constipation. They
only aggravate. Karl's clover root ten
gives perfect regularity OF the bowels.
For sale by J. G. Presson.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-02-07

TAYLOR are authorized 20 announce
j joHN 81. TAYLOR "a candidate llf Judge
of thH Criminal Court of the Eleventh Judicial
Circuit composed uf tho counties uf Benton. De
cafur. Chester, Henderson, Madison. MrNaly,
and Perry Subject 90 the action 81 the Demo
cratic party
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-02-07

HERRING We are authorized 10 announce
II u. W. UutWNG candidate Tor Judge
of the Criminal count OF the Eleventh Judicial
Circuit, composed uI fhr counties of Benton, DE
caiur Chester, Henderson, Madison, McN1iry.
aud Perry Subject 20 Che action Of Che Demo.
cratic party.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-02-07
CANDIDATE ANNOUNCEMENTS,

For advertisements under thls head Uuf terms
ore strictly cash Iu advance. Prices furnished ou
application.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-02-07

ENGLAND We age authorized 90 announce
~ JAMES a. ENGLAND "a candidate ior Judge
uf ihr Criminal Court of ihr Eleventh Judicial
Circuit, composed ul the counties ui Benton, Doe.
aud Perry Subject CD the action OF Che Demo.
cratic party
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-02-07
For Judge Of tho Criminal Court

EVERETT -We are authorized 90 announce
~ sfnNFk u. ENutErr a candidate far Judge
ui ihr Criminal Court of Che Eleventh Judicial
Circuit. composed ul Doe counties ui Benton, be
and Perry Subject i0 ihe action Of ihf Demo
cratic party
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-02-07
Castoria.

"Castoria isso well adapted to children that
recommend it as superior to any prescription
known to me-" II. A. ARCHER, M. D.,
III So. oxford st., Brooklyn, N. Y.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-02-07

1.-THE use Of 'Castoria is so universal and
its merits so well known thds it seems a work
Of supererogatlon to endorse it. Few are the
intelligent families who do not keep Castoria
within easy reach"
Carlos MARTYR, D. D.,
New York City.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-03-21
FINGER RINGS.

Drr,no the 18th century, In France
and Spain, gifts Of valuable rings TO
statues of the saints and Virgin Mary
80 verv common. One statue in Bar
celona is said to have worn rings vaiuec
at 100000.
pilgrim rings were formerly sold at
every noted shrine in Christendom'
They were purchased by pilgrims pre-
narinr to return home, and were regard,
ed as evidence that the pilgrimage mao
been really performed.
The coronation ring OF Great bri'ain
IN of gold, with large and very vaiu'
able ruby setting. During the corona
ton ceremonies it is placed on tne
fourth finger of the sovereign py tne
Archbishop of Canterbury.
According to the traditions OF 'ne
early church, Joseph and Mary were
espoused with an amethyst ring. inns
by some persons, is supposed to De tn'
reason why Episcopal rings were ottei
set with the same stone.
Mithridates, in the first century DC
fore Christ, had q very large coliec
ton or museum Of signet rings. Itwa'
insinuated against him that his coilec
ton contained the signet OF every LEAD
ing potentate of his time.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-03-21
PULLED THE DOCTORS TOE.
seward Webb Was Thoroughly Awakened
for Fishing Trip.

for n Fishing Trip.
There is nothing SO remarkable
about the story, except that it was the
toe of DIR. Seward Webb that was pulled.
DIR. Webb has undoubtedly had his
lep pulled" as our New York friends
would say, many times since IN this
spirit, but he will probably never en-
tirely forget the time his toe was
pulled, in the flesh, at Springfield.
It was under an earlier dynasty at
the armory when DIR. Webb used to visit
his relatives. the Communicates family.
He was Young man then, not yet hav-
ing made his marriage, and ne was .
GOOD deal of a sportsman. One spring
morning, when he was here, he ialo
| aside for fishing. DIR. Webb is, or was
] in his youth, at any rate, thorough
lred fisherman. When he went out he
made day of it and part Of the night
preyjous. This time he was very anX-
| ions to wake earlier, and knowing OF
no wiser expedient resorted to the ola
Fourth of July alarm-ciock arrange
ment. He tied around his big Toe
long string and let its ends hang OUT
the window.
The night Waterman was to do the
rest. lie did. He is jolly, good
natured, mischievous Irishman, and en-
tered into the spirit of the thing. First
he pulled in gentle way; then ne
yanked, and, finally, rising to th'
hilarity of the occasion. he towed the
agonized future millionaire on one lee
across the room to the window, while
"murmured curses, low and deep, al
Mrs. Hermans would say, arou1d tn
sacred armory grounds crept, until tn
: atmosphere was bluer than DIR. Sew
ards own patrician blood. When tn
victim appeared at the window Tn
Waterman told him demurely he want
ed to be sure he was up. Since the
times have changed, and DIR. Web
comes no more to the armory grounds
nor does the Waterman, who has bee
a discharged in recent revolution
S government employes-but OF all tn
= events of his public service there is al
r parently none that pleases the latte
more to relate than the time ne ma
t DIR. Seward Webb ION the string.
n Springfield (Mass.) Republican.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-03-21
1.-THE Thing Was sur,burnt.~

From the great and GROWN question
of politics to the subject of whisky is
quick and easy step. They run to-
cether as natural and free as batter
cakes and molasses.'
Oncst upon time. when had went
over to see old man Josiah Jernigan
and me and him went down on the
creek land lookin over the crops, ne
up and told me all about a quaint and
pecurious game he got into with his
good wife, wherein he played losin
| hand.
in my young days, Rufe-for some
years after me and Tidy Ann first got
| married. use to sorter divide my
time between the Methodist church
and drinkin whisky" says he. Me
and the old lady had come to gen
eral family understandin and W.
pulled together smooth and Lowell,
as ycu please for long time
I'VE took my nose fer eus guias poss y
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-03-21
LET THE EARTH REJOICE AND

LET THE EARTH REJOICE AND
farmers sing. With our new marcy
grasses, clovers and fodder plants the
poorest, most worn out, toughest.
worst piece of land can be MADE as
fertile as the valley OF the Nile Only
takes year or SO! At the same time
you will be getting big crops! leo
sinte, Giant Spurry, Sacaiine, Lathyrus'
what a variety of names! Catalogue
tells you! ;.
IFYou WILL CUT THIS OUT AND SEND it
to the John A. Salzer Seed Co., La
Crosse, WIS.,, with 14c. postage, you VIII
get free their mammoth catalogue and
ten grass and grain and fodder sam
pies worth $1,000 to get START. They
are fine, the editor believes. tK)
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-03-21

rArrrN1N0 HOGS COSTS ONE CENT.
The editor recently heard OF farmer
fattening hogs at less than one cent
pound. This was made possible through
the sowing of Salzer's king Barley,
Welding over 100 buA i,er acre, Golden
Triumph Corn. yielding 200 blu. per
acre, and .sne feeding on Sand Vetch.
Teosifnte, Hundredfold Peas, etc. Now,
with such yields, the growing OF hogs Is
| more profitable than asilver mine.
Salzer's catalogue is full of rare
things for the farmer, gardener and cit
izen, and the editor believes that it
would pay everybody hundred-fold to
get Salzer's catalogue before purchas-
ing seeds.
If you WILL CUT THIS OUT AND SEND 1t
with 10 cents postage to the John A.
Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis, they
will mail you their mammoth seed cata-
logue and 10 samples of grasses ant
grains, including above corn and bar
ley. Catalogue alone, 5cpostage. (K)
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-03-21
A Good Time to Marry.

. Now, in regards to news-the main
est thing that has come to pass in the
Rocky Creek settlement durin last
week took place over at the Widder CAS-
tleberry's on Sunday evenin.
The Castleberrys are mighty good
people for common, but the old lady
1,evr was smart enough to run for con-
gress, and here of late the Crazy Sloan
has been right seriously threatened
with her gentle presence.
Miss Sukey and Miss Nan are now
the onlyest children left to Misses Cas-
tleberry, and you mought put both OF
them on your old maid string. But
they still have a right smart company
over at the Castleberry place-par-
ticlar on Sundays-and there was big
| crowd of young men there to see the
girls last Sunday evenin.
The young people had took their
seats and set down in the company
room-courtin and carryin on and hav-
in good time-when bless goodness
the old lady switched in, dressed to kill
and primped clean out of sight. 1t is
one of Misses Castleberry's crazy no
tions, you understand, that she mus
I fix up and go out into the company
room every time young men call to SEE
the girls. And whilst the girls have
done their level blamdest to learn hel
better, she is old and heady and deat
sot in her ways.
At any rates, she switched ou
amongst the young people that Sunda.
evenin, and then presently they hat
the gonebyest most terriblest confu
sionment and scatteration goin OF
around there you ever heard tell o
perhaps.
81 was jest tellin Sukey and Nan thi
mornin," broke in the old lady all OF
! sudden, "that now was mighty goo
time for them to pitch in and git maj
ried, as we have jest killed hogs an
, got new barrel of -four"
From what the boys tell me, the OF
lady busted the meetin wide open rigf
then and there. Miss Nan she ru
screamin out of the room, whilst Mis-
Sukey she tainted and fell over in !
/. After that the onlyest thing left for tn
Youngsters to do was to hunt the hors
> rack and return back home. So the
!, rid off and left the wilder and the CIR
!, alone in their troubles.
RUFUS SANDERS.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-03-21
HoW's This 2

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that can not be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
We. the undersigned, have known r. J..
Cheney for the last l5 years, Ind believe
him perfectly honorable IN all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
Wksg & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Ie'
ledo, o. t,h.o,.,.
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio:
Halls Catsreh Cure Is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price 75c: per POI
tie Sold by all Druggists. Testimoniaii
| free.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-03-21
The Modern Way

Commends itself to the well-informed, to
do pleasantly and effectually what was
formerly done in the crudest manner and
disagreeably as well. To cleanse the sys'
TEN and break up colds, headaches, anu 10.
the delightful liquid laxative remedy, Syrup
OF Figs. Manufactured by California Eng
Syrup Company.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-03-21

thermometer as Il were. II my nose
got too ALFRED red the old lady sne
would come and tell me how must let
up q little on sperits and run more
deeper in church matters. Likewise
also, If my nose showed up rather pale
I would then check up on the prayer
meetins and Sunday schools and love
feasts and the like of that, and go u
more heavier on Ticker.
$50 things rocked along smooth and
right till one summer when had oeen
off down the country on fishin trip
with the boys. When l returned back
home late that evenin the old lady
come aud says to me. says she:
"'Josiah, you are iunnin too deep on
YOUR sperits now. You must slack up
a little and give more time to tbs
church,
81 told her there must he mistake
scfnewhcres. l knowed l hadn't been
orinkiu as free as common, Rufe, and
by Jacns, was so dry right then Till
was spittin dust. But Tidy Ann tod
Inc Jest to go TO the lookin glass and
gaze Oh that nose. ! went and looTed
end the guide post was dead
square agin ME. She was red
Rufe - red ne woodpecker''
bill in pokeberry time. By gum
..he was out in roses and vermililo'
and turkey red. 1 couldn't take in m.
sign, SO there l was. Whereas, had t
stand to the rack, let up on Ticker an
run more deeper on the church bust
ness.
"And do you know, Rufe. I lost thre
days and nights from my reglar busl
, ness all on account of that bloomin oil
! nose? Consound the luck, Rute, IN
blame thing was sunburnts"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-03-21
v.rv Awkward Indeed.

This is precisely the kind of mistake .
man makes if he 'sturns cut'' on the wrong
side of the road when a vehicle comes TO-.
ward him, No less absurd is the error OF
the Individual who takes drastic medicines
to relieve his liver. That organ Is on tne
letters Stomach Bitters, medicine also
adanted to the relief of dyspepsia, constipa.
ton, kidney and rheumatic ailments ana
malaria.