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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-10-02

Miss Joe Sullivan has returned
from q visit 10 relatives and friends
IN Humphreys County.
Don't fail 20 hear the speech of.
Hon. Joe ID. Jones next Monday
Also William j. Bryan in Che az
tenoon.
Senator james JeGreys and Ser
geantatarms ~. H. Morris have
returned home from Nashville, the
general assembly adjouuing last
Saturday.
The Hopewell Presbytery OF the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
viii meet at Martin today Mr. j.
| ID. McAuley is delegate and Mr. w.
"A. Steele alternate from this place.
There is very little improvement
in the health Of Mrs. @. i. Noyes,
but the young lady, whose arrival
about two weeks ago was the occa-
sion Of much rejoicing, is getting
along charmin@y.
Mr. T. b. Totty and daughter,
Miss Vivian, of Dickson, visited
ICamden relatives this week. The
former has been looking uJ some
timber lands in the county, with a
view Of establishing stave factory.
The following are the visiting at
torneys here this week: 4. i. La
nier, Of Waverly, and Judge J. r,
Hawkins, Prince Hawkins and Elk
Gov Alvin Hawkins, Of Hunting
don. The latter was accompanied
by his little granddaughter.
Rev. U. i. Cason closed a most
successful meeting at Liberty last
Saturday evening, which proved tC
be a great blessing to the christian
people Of that community. He i,
at Bethlehem this week, and the
meeting there promises to be oi
more than usual interest. Rev. Mr.
Cason has had wonderful success
throughout his circuit this year
which is a fitting tribute to hi
faithful work.
Hon. J. b. Gilbert, Democratic
elector for this district, spoke at the
courthouse Monday. w. III. Ian
caster, Republican elector, was sicl
, and was not present A large crowC
gathered, drawn together by an in
terest in the absorbing question:
and the desire to hear the youns
Carroll County champion of De
mocracy. Mr.. Gilbert entered a
once into the prominent question:
Of the campaign, and by a clear ar
gument and an indisputable ARA,
of facts and figures he caught tn,
attention Of his audience and helC
, it throughout his speech. Mr.. Gil
. bert has made several speeches il
r the county, and their influence j
being felt.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-10-02
woopmEN OF rmE World.

Rev. j.. j. Leland, of Jackson,
instituted temporary organization
last Saturday evening of camp of
Woodmen of the World with eight
members. Eight or ten more viii
be added at a meeting this evening
Aside from the benefits of the OF
der. which carries with it the cheap
est insurance in the country, the
three sovereign degrees of dignif-
ed, impressive and modern work,
give to woodcraft the enviable rep
utation Of having the most attract
i've ritualism ever exemplifed in the
lodge-room; and the ties of social
entertainment and fraternal assist
ance, care in illness and comfort III
distress, mark it as one among the
very best of social orders. AS the
charter will be held open a short
time, this is an excellent opportun-
ity for our young men especially
(who wish to take insurance. to get
in "on the grouad floor" SO to speak
of this popular and progressive or
ganization.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-10-02
TUEsD AY's EXCITEMENT.
"Yours truly,
j. A. CoWELL,
Committeeman of Benton County

Various rumors Of horse thieves
were rife on the streets Wednesday
morning. A horse was stolen from
Mr.. Randolph Herndon, near Big
Sandy, Monday night, and Deputy
Sheriff A. n. Lindsey tracked the
animal and found it in the pasture
Of Mr.. H. I. Stigall, north Of town.
The horse had been turned in the
pasture Monday night. The sad
die was also found concealed in the
pasture. The horse was permitted
to remain in the pasture, which was
guarded that night for the purpose
of capturing the theft he attempt
ed to get the horse, but in this they
were frustrated, as the events fol-
lowing will develop.
Tuesday evening late two stran-
gers riding bareback hitched their
horses in the outskirts of town, and
got supper at Shirley's restaurant,
Later they were at Saunders livery
stable, and short time after they
rode through town rapidly toward
the depot. Before they had time
to get to the depot Mr.. Saunders
missed two saddles. The action and
movements of the strangers had al
ready aroused suspicion in the mind
of Mr.. Saunders, and he telephoned
to Deputy Marshal J. r. Presson at
the depot to stop them. This was
accomplished, and Mr.. Saundersre-
covered his saddles.
When arraigned before Recorder
J. HI. Combs, the strangers gave the
names Of Will and Charles Smith,
brothers, and their homes at Wash
ington, Ind. They were each fined
SIS and cost for carrying pistols,
Having no money they were COM
mitted to Jail.
When the above arrests had been
made, the guards who were watch
ing at the pasture were notified OF
it, the idea prevailing that they
were the men wanted by Deputy
Sheriff Lindsey. But such is hard
ly true, as the strangers arrested
came from Waverly, and we're seen
in Flatwoods Tuesday.
The prisoners paid off their cor.
poration fines Wednesday and com
promised the little matter with Mr.
Saunders. They arrived here witt
two good horses, but alas the two
good horses did not departed will
them. They paid the penalty o.
violating alaw and sacrificed theil
all for liberty.
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bound by such secret action. uoi-
ther viii our party iu my section of
the country but can't speak for
others.
"I furtheruuderstand that Editor
Hopkins, Of McEwen, who is pub
fishing o so-called Populist paper,
was also present at the meeting Of
thecommittee above referred toand
participated In the action of the
said committee, and that he is now
strongly advocating the cause Of
Mr. Jeifreys, and 1 am further iu-
formed that he is as strong a Re
publican as Mr.. JeiIreys dare to be,
andwhy not he esupporthimY
/ only speak from information, but
you know how these matters are.
"Now, in conclusion, let me say
that I viii not only fail TO support
Mr. Jefreys, OF any other gold
standard man, but absolutelyrefuse
to be misled by such conduct upon
the part of yourself and others, and
I want and / intend that this mat
ter shall be exposed to the public
through the newspapers, if they will
publish it, and thereby express my
| Indignation at the conduct Of few
men who are trying to mislead our
people and induce them to sacrifice
| principle by voting for a gold stand
ard man. Our people in this coun-
ty are for free silver, and intend tc
vote for a man who advocates oui
cause.
"Yours truly,
j. A. COWELL,
Committeeman of Benton County.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-10-02
CRUSHED TO DEATH.
Horrible Accident fo Eugene lynch hnf
Fato rlppctt Last saturday.

News was received here Sunday
morning of tho killing of two boys,
Fate Tippett, aged l6 years, son of
James Tippett aud Eugene Lynch.
the l5-year-old son OF Richard
Lynch, Saturday afternoon. The
boys resided about eleven m.Irs
south Of here, and came here 20 mill
that morning, driving two-horse
wagon. Wilhelm town they tanked
up on whisky, and they left here
about 2 o'clock, each having a bot
tie Of whisky in his pocket They
were within mile of home when it
is supposed they reined the horses
on the side of q hill, the wagon was
overturned, and the boys, who were
under the influence Of whisky, were
crushed and smothered to death.
There was no witness TO the horri-
ble accident, and when found by
neighbor O short time after life was
extinct with the two boys.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-10-02
QUARTERLY MEETING.

The fourth quarterly conference
of the Camden circuit for this cur
rent year will be held at Cowells
Chapel October 10 and IL.
Brethren and friends, very prob
ably Brother Mooney, our beloved
presiding elder who has served very
faithfully this district four years,
will never preach for us again. 1t
is his very earnest desire that every
local preacher, stewart, trustee, su-
perintendent, class leader, church
conference secretary be present on
Saturday, October 10.
Please, brethren, take notice and
come. Business of vital interest to
you and the church Of God demands
your attention.
I. +. CAsoN, 2. @.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-10-02
NOMINATION. FOR FLoATER.

In view Of the fact that there is
no candidate for the nomination
for hoater from Benton or Henry
County, and believing in the old
time Democratic rule of rotation in
office between counties, we the com
mitteemen from Benton and Henry
counties, have decided that we will
reflect the will of the Democracy
of our counties by declaring the
nominee Of the Democracy of De-
catur County the nominee of the
Democracy Of this the sixteenth
district, and we, therefore, declare
Oscar L. Cummings, of Decatur
County, said nominee.
This September 28, 1896.
S. Il. PEELEB,
Committeeman for Benton County.
L. @. FRYER, JR.,
Committeeman for Henry County.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-10-02
a Fact worth Knowing.

Consumption, lagrippe, pneumo-
MIA and all throat and lung diseases
are cured by Shiloh's Cure. Sold
by J. G. Presson.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-10-02
LOCAL AND PERSONAL NEWS.

n D
from q visit at Box.
MrL.P. Thomson has returned |
from a trip 10 Arkansas.
Mr. p. Melton has the contract
TO transfer the mail at this place.
Mr.. j. j. Cole, of Garfield, was in
attendance ON court several days.
Remember men Of Benton Coun-
ty, Bryan viii speak here Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. McMackin,
of Hollow Rock, were over yester-
day,
Trustee j. T. Camp, Of Chase
vile, was with us several days this
week.
A strong Free Silver League has
been organized at Farrars School |
house.
Mrs. Z. L. Cason and child left
last Saturday to visit relatives at !
Benton, Ky.
Several local Republicans went
to hear ii. Clay Evans yesterday at
Big Sandy.
Prayer services are held at the
Methodist Church every Wednes-
day evening.
Messrs. @. II. Sullivan and j. Z.
Beaton opened a new meat market
here last week.
Chancery court convened here
Monday, and is still in session as
we go to press.
Mrs. r. b. Travis went to Nash
vile yesterday to select her fall and
winter millinery.
Mr.. d. j. Cooper, of Bowling
Green, KY, spent Wednesday with
Camden relatives.
Quarterly meeting will be held
at Cowells Chapel, beginning Sat
urday, October 10.
Messrs. Davey Odle, Ed Walker
and William Terry, of Sugar Tree,
were in town Monday.
The foundation has been laid for
the new business house of Messrs.
Bateman and Brecheen.
The best thing you can do is to
subscribe for The CHRONICLE for
three months. Only % cents.
Mrs. J. b. Bowles and little son,
Master Leland, of Big Sandy, Wis
tied Camden relatives last Friday.
Deputy Sheriff and Mrs. A. N.
Lindsey and child, of Big Sandy,
visited Camden relatives this week.
Mr.. r. F. Spragins, elector for
Palmerand Buckner, gold-standard
Democrats, is billed to speak here
to-day.
Rev. L. J. LELAND will preach at
the Presbyterian Church Saturday
evening and Sunday forenoon and
evening.
Messrs. A. Adams, u. B. Bonds,
j. M. Holladay, w, J. Barnes and
w. f. Harrison, Of Holladay, were
here Tuesday.
Mr.. Randolph Herndon, Of Big
Sandy, came up Tuesday and re-
covered his horse that was stolen
Monday night.
The business house Of A. j. Far
mer has passed into the hands of
Mrs. j. A. Holland by foreclosure
on deed Of trust.
There will be prayer meeting at
the Presbyterian Church Thursday
evenings, under the auspices Of the
Baptist congregation.
Mrs, Rebecca Williams, Of Man
lyville, who has been visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Maggie Whitfield,
returned home Sunday.
Elder Wellborne Mooney will be
here and conduct devotional servi-
ces at the Methodist Church Sun
day evening, October IL.
Mr.. G.. w. Arnold, of Browns
vile, joined his family here Tues
day, and is making arrangements
to engage in business at once.
Mr.. Will S. Corbitt has been very
sick the past week, but we are glad
to learn that his condition is more
hopeful. He was better yesterday
In reply to question, we state
that the amount Of silver in the dol
lar is 3711 grains, there being 411
grains of copper alloy, making 4l2l
grains.
, Mr.. and Mrs. w. [. Farmer re.
turned here from Mckenzie last
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-10-02
Yours fraternally,
j. III. Mcdowell" "

d. IL. MCDONNELL.
Mr.. Cowell was not the man who
could betray his party and its prin-
eiples for even so great a favor as a
smile from Mcdowell, and he re-
piled as follows:
"CAMDEN, Tenn, Sept. IA, 1896.
Hon. John III. Mcdowell, Union
City, Tenn, Dear Sir and Brother:
Your letter Of August 27, 1896, to
hand and contents noted, and in re-
ply will say that / have always had
a high appreciation of you and have
been inclined to the opinion that
you were fighting our cause from
promptings dictated by justice and
reason, but it does occur to me,
knowing as you do that the only IS
sue ofimportance now agitating the
minds Of the American citizens is
the money question, and knowing
as you do that Senator Jeffreys in
his interviews at the st. Louis con-
vention declared himself in strong
terms for the gold standard, and
voted for same in said convention;
and having known j. A. Clement,
as you have for a number Of years,
who, I understand, is the only can
didate prominently spoken Of by
the Democrats of the senatorial dis
trict, you know him to have always
been a friend of the masses, and to
be straightout free silver man; I
say, in view Of all these circumstan-
ces, looking atit from principle as
I do, [ can not understand why it
is that you not only urge me to sup
port Mr.. Jeffreys, a gold standard
man, but that you are writing let
,ters all over the district to our peo-
pleto support him, thereby endeav-
oring to defeat the fundamental
principles Of our party.
"You know full we'll that the Re
publican newspapers all over the
country are charging, and correctly,
too, that the Democrats stole our
platform and one Of our men, and
placed upon the same as the stand
ard-bearer Of their party; and now,
inasmuch as the Democrats have
come to us on this issue, let's lay
aside all prejudice, fight for prin-
ciple and try to elect every silver
man we can.
GAS to supporting Mr. Jeffreys
or any other gold standard man, |
can't afford til am for principle.
"Now, Brother Mcdowell, you
say as a member of our committee
that you have been requested to say
toourpeople that Mr.. J Jefreys made
an honest fight in the last legisla-
ture FOR our platform, and that he
assures us that he stands squarely
with us on State issues. Now want
to ask you this question: When
where and by whom were you re
quested to ask our people to sup
port this man Jeffreys? Ii | an
correctly informed, this all took
place in Nashville, in our State
committee, and that Senator JEFF
freys was present at the time il
this be true, / want to say here ano
now, that it was wholly unauthor.
lied by me, and 1 think / speak the
sentiment Of the masses Of our par
ty, and 7 can not and will not be
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-10-02
Oonsumption 80 be Oured

By the use of Shiloh's Cure. This
great cough cure is the only known
remedy for that terrible disease
For sale by J. G. Presaon.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-10-02

ia. Clement, esq, will speak at
Sugar Tree next Tuesday evening,
weere he will meet Mr.. Cummings,
the Democratic nominee for float
er, and other appointments will be
made.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-10-02

Wanted "A pair of hound pup
pies. Apply to G. V. Hawley Cam.
den, Tenn.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-10-02

A citizen Of our town is using as
kindling a lot of pailings that were
in use as fencing 81 years. These
pailings lasted longer than two sets
of pests, and are now perfectly
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-10-02

A few loads OF 15-inch wood for
stove viii be taken on subscription
at this Office.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-10-02
JOHN MeDoWELLs SCHEME.
iie Writes Letters Urging nli Popuiltes 90
Vote for nopubiicnua.

The following correspondence,
which was recently published i'm
tle Nashville American, shows the
bold game of j. Henry Mcdowell
in the present campaign. But this
is not all. Other correspondence
of a similar nature is extant show
ing that trades actually exist where
by IL is intended to turn the rank
and file Of the Populists over 10 the
Republicans.
The subjoined document clearly
, convinced a leading Populist Of this
county that Mcdowell will do any
thing to advance his own selfish
ends. 1t is written on his official
letter paper as sergeant-at-arms of
the Peoples party national conven-
ton, but dated Union City, August
, ~, 1896, and says:
"MrJ. A. Cowell, Camden, Tenn,
Dear Sir and Brother: Senator
James Jeifreys is a candidate for
reelection to the senate, and as q
member Of our State committee, /
have been requested to say to our
people that he made an honest fight
in the last legislature for our plat
form. Measures US that he stands
squarely with US on State issues,
and l do not think you can do bet
ter than endorse his course by re-
aleetino him.
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07
Yacatl37 FiXingS Like

missionary work, |" Isa. @: l F, Agnes K. Cochrane.
 September ?. 'Lessons from David E life and words" 22s 22. Jessie c. Cochrane.
 October i, "Why l believe in the atonement," Heb 8: ll.2s, DeIe N Cochrane.
 October II, God or mammon:" Matt. G:l924. Edith G. Dean. October IS. Are we doing our best:' Matt. ) I3 IG; 25: II 30, Harriet F Rogers. October 9. My favorite Bible prov. erb, and why" Prov, ,; l-9, Mary Beck.
 November l, The blessedness of entire surrender to God, John b: l-lo, George H. Beck.
 November s, "The most interesting thing I know about foreign missions, '' Acts r: 16-3l, Amy BoWnc'
 November l5, "A good education ; what it is and how to get it, Prov. s: Ill; g.: 8, 10, c. W. Cochrane.
 November 22, 'Some blessings often forgotten, g Ps. IO4: 35, GA thanks giving topic,) Mabel F. Harrison.
 November %, "How to get good out of our troubles" Ps. 27: 1-l4, Julia COchrane.
 December 6, "How to strengthen our faith in Christianity" Mark 9: II %, Delle N. Cochrane.
 December l3, "Lessons from Solo mons life and writings," l Kings B: 5-15, Ida w. Potter.
 December 20, "Joys that were born into the world with Christi" Luke ?: 8-2O, Gustav Listman.
 December 2, "One spiritual truth I have learned this year." Ps. 90; 1-l7, Joseph Mallinson.
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07

been standing and shuadered as one on Che brink T 2 precipi,sa Tic gfeat gall between good ana eeli, forever nxea, opened before her. Where had her re bellious wanderings led her? What was sin, but contempt of good Duty meant duty not tie easy thing, but the hard, Duty meant to be right in ones self, whatever happened outside of one's self. Duty meant the one factor in every problem that could be held to, whether the rest were clear or not--the simple life, the simple rule of doing always the best one knew. What if another soul were evil-should one, therefore, abdi- cate good? Nay, if there were aggres- sive evil, was net each one bound the more to countarbalance to overbalance it with good? The trumpet call of the thought rang through her tired soul, and reanimated it's forces, 4 sudden passIon of overmasCering pity came over her for the man before her, who had lost his duty, who had thrown away his birth right, who could never make any one who eufr9red from his sins, as wretched, as Iosf, as he had made himself. Helen and herself had the sorrow of it, but he che shame, the loss, the degradatio n that was the more awful because it was yet unfelt. How could any human heart deny him mercy, in this his extremity if So be he might yet live? If God spared him it was for wider reasons than man could know-yet always reasous that man could trust. A new impulse ot strength and love rose in her soul, as sht confronted again the passing hours, anc ministered pityingly and uDfiaggingly through the rest of the long right.
 The day broke at last, and the doctors foot came up the stair. He looked tired and worn, too, as be stood by thu bedside and examined the patient.
 Its narrow shave, but he's conn through!'' he said at last, looking up
 II think m ith any one less careful thai you, Miss Mary, he would have slippeC out of life last night. He's had bette luck than my other patient. Poor Ford poor boy! He died just before 1 left tn house to come here. Ole dies, anothe lives, and not always for the best, as fa as we know"
 We don't know anything, except ou duty, g said Mary. Her tired, white fac was alight as she said it; and the ol ard in The Independent.
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07
CIRCULATION ;
The Home Circle.
HE CALLETH FOR THEE.

"The Master is come. and calleth tor thee,' 2 John II :2s. The Master is come and cRleth for thee; 0, list to his pleading voice He's called you before, is calling you sill, In obeying your heart will rejoice. The Master is come, and caneth tor thee; He calls you from sin to be free; My yoke 1t is easy, my burden Is light Weary one, restless one, "Come unto me" The Master is come, and calleth for thee; He calls you to peace and sweet rest, There Is love, there is joy, there Is all that you
 need
 0, come to Him now and be blest, The Master is come, ard caleth for thee; Your burdens. come lay at my feet; Your sorrows I've borne your trials I know, In me ye shall be complete. The Master is come, and callc'h for thee; Your servlce, your life he demands; He Is worthy Of all, O turn not away But accept and fulfil his commands, The Master Is come, and calleth for thee; Ere long he will call thee above, To Q mansion prepared for his glorifed ones To share in his joy and his love.
 Sarah II. Smith, Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07
ON DUTY.

"It's a bad case" said the doctor land tho he has magnificent constitu- tion, he's played such tricks with it in the last few years that l hardly think it will pull him through, We shall know tomorrow night one way or the other, As for yourself, Miss Mary, you're hard Jy fit to nurse him; you're tired out. Do you think you can stand the strain to- night?"
 Mary's lips frightened a little, ''I can stand it, doctor" she said, in the tone that woman uses when she knows that she Is on her last reserve of strength, ,and resents any ones else knowledge of it.
 ''I doubt 1t, said the doctor. He ad, mired Miss Mary, and he was sorry for her. He paused at the door as he went out. "Look here, Miss Mary, don't kill yourself over this case. It's a burning shame you have to do it at all."
 Something in Mary's eyes stopped him there. It was not anger so much as a hurt and beseechipg pride. Well, well, ," he said, you understand what to do- the stimulant and the medicine and the nourishment--it will keep you busy ev. cry half-hour throughsthe night. l am coming around early in the morning, for have another case in the neighborhood l; young Ford, you kuow-sp splendid young fellow, only son, the very apple of their eyes He'll fight it through, think, tho he has two chances where your brother in law well, we'll hope for the bestI" and the talkative old doctor went off on his rounds, leaving Mary to go back to her patient.
 It was before the days of trained nurs, es, and she was nursing the case alone. She was tired out. She felt 1t as she dragged herself up the stairs. She feIti it anew as she entered thetdarkened sick room, and shrank almost with shiver from the feverish, unseeing gaze of her patient as she took her place by the bed side again, 80 tired out that she could not summon sympathy or hope tostrengthen