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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1897-11-05

Regular correspondence
Mr. A. nj. Tucker was no Rock.
port Wednesday
Mr. q. 4. Hinklc, Of p0ducah,
was here last week
Miss Ida Hudson is very sick
this week with fever.
Mr.. S. NJ. Kirk made q business
trip TO Camden Wednesday
Constable u. Il. Fry, OF Camden,
was here Tuesday of last week.
A good number ol our people
visited the Centennial last week.
Mr. w. r. Harrison made o bus
incss trip Go Camden last Thursday.
Mcssrs. Orlando and Sheriff w.
! A. L0shloe were ON our streets last
Thursday.
Miss Nora Stokes, of Bartlett,
Ind, is visiting friends and rela-
6vcs here.
Mr.. w. l.. McKeel has moved
into the house of Mrs Oxford, on
Main street
Mr. Walter Hudson, of Camden,
visited his sister Miss Ida Hudson,
here this week.
The gin at this place is nearing
completion, and viii soon be GIN
ming the heecy staple
Rev Mr.. Doris delivered am in-
/ lteresting discourse at the Christian
Church Tuesday evening.
Mr. Fred Wortz and Miss Meta
IHolladay and Mr.. j. Q. King and
Miss Nora Stokes went on a fishing
toUr 20 Rockport Saturday
Vne other day Mr.. R. H. HilIiard
came into to town with a broad
smile added to his ready radiant
| face, and when asked the cause of
| it quickly naplied "its a girl"
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
! A. II. PritchaKl died last Thursday
evening and the remains were in
tered at Mount Carmel Cemetery.
We extend sympathy to the be-
reaved family.
The sudden change oflhe wealth
er to low temperature hes caused
our citizens to think of ore of
mans greatest earthly blessings
and yet one of his most mercileas,
relentless and implacable foes.
A meeting of the ministers and
deacons was held at the Baptist
church last Sunday, several minis
ters being in attendance. Rev.
Marshal Joyner preached a very
instructive sermon Sunday fore
noon.
The great Tennessee Centennial
is over and is only delightful
memory" Those who visited it
and enjoyed its many scenes of at
fractions will cherish a fond re-
membrance of it in the years to
come. Those who could but whose
patriotism and state pride were at
such low ebb that they would not
go have missed O chance Of their
| lifetime. Long before anothercen-
tennial will be held in the "Old
! Volunteer State" we will have
"shufied off this mortal coil" and
! be ended in the "tongueless silence
of the dreamless dust"
| HOLLADAY, November 3.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1897-11-05

The Twice-a- Week Republic of
st. Louis and THE CHRONICLE both
one year for $l.00. 1t is scarcely
necessary to call attention to the
Republic, as it has so many advan-
tages as a news gatherer that no
other paper can claim to belts equal.
BY special arrangement made for
limited time only, our friends will
be given an opportunity to take ad-
vantage of this liberal proposition.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1897-11-05

Mrs. S. J, Travis desires to say
to her friends and customers that
she is receiving the finest line Of
millinery she has ever shown, and
requests the ladies of the town and
county to call and see herselections.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1897-11-05

The price of THE CHRONICLE has
been reduced to so cents per year
and 50 cents for six months, which
places it within the reach of every
family in the county.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1897-11-05

Wanted Table beans and peas.
If you have any for sale take them
to @. Y. Hawley and get highest
market value.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1897-11-05

Correspondents will please re-
member that all communications
to The CHRONICLE must be in the
Office by Wednesday noon of each
week, and all communications and
articles intended for publication
must be signed by the writer. II
is understood, of course, that we do
not publish the name of the writer
but is necessary for us to know the
writer, otherwise the matter will be
refused.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1897-11-05

When you want fine commercial
job printing, remember that The
CHRONICLE continues to make a
speciality Of this class of work.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1897-11-05
Window glass at G. V. Hawley's

For a short time only we will sell
old papers at 20 cents per hundred.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1897-11-05

Doors, windows and blinds, at G.
V, Hawley's.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1897-11-05

Lime and cement at G. V. Haw-
ley's.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-12-04

- The general assembly would take a
step in the right direction if it would, by
statute, do away with the common law
usage in murder trials allowing the de-
Tense to attack the character of the de-
ceased, and at the sametime preserve the
character of the defense free from such
attacks. Many a time has the character
of a murdered man been made worse than
that of mad dog, when, as matter OF
fact, in life, it was ten times better than
that of the defendant. We confess that we
are hardly prepared to say that it would
be right to admit the character of either
party in evidence--as general rule. But
then to allow the character of the deceas-
ed to come up for review while protecting
that of the slayer, is manifestly unjust.
The matter is fit subject for legislation
but we hardly expect any. AS rule,
only lawyers fully understand the signiti-
canoe of such change, and as the inter-
ests of all lawyers, except those serving
as solicitors, naturally lie on the side OF
the defense, they are not going to do any
thing to throw away such an advantage.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-12-04
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Miss Agnes Moore is visiting the fami-
ly of Mr.. R. 8. Hope, at Lowrysville.
Mr.. P. ]. Garrison and wife, OF the
Philadelphia neighborhood, leave Mon
day for Kings, Newton county, Ca,
which place they expect to make their
future home.
Mrs. R. H. Glenn, who was recently
severely injured by an accidental fall sus-
tanned at the residence of her brother, Mr..
]. w. Simril, is not yet able to be up and
about again; but is getting along favor
ably.
Judge Witherspoon returned Thursday
from what will probably be his last cir
cult. His term Of office expires in Feb
ruary, and as he is not candidate for
reelection, he will not be called upon tn
preside again except in the possibility of
an extra session. AS to what Judge
Witherspoon's future plans are The EN-
oUIRER has no information; but there is
still plenty of time for announcements on
this line; but in view Of his honor's well
known reputation for hard work and lots
of it, it is safe to presume that he is not
yet ready to retire from active duty.
A. R. Presbyterian Rev. j. c. Gallo
way delivered his Mammoth Cave" lee
ture here, as announced in the last Pres
byterian, on Friday night. DR.. w. l..
Pressly introduced the lecturer. He said: {:
"Due West never fails. She does her duty.
I remember being at meeting of the
State Bible society when an eminent D. d.
was on the programme, and there were
not one-third of the audience there that is
here tonight, raining and stormy as it is
tonight" H then introduced the speak
er in complimentary terms. The lecture
was one hour long. Twenty-nine dollars
were taken in receipts. On account OF the
bad weather, the lecture was given in the
Female College chapel on invitation OF
President Todd.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-12-04
A FELLOW FEELING.

Although it is not necessary to mention
names, this story is strictly true. 1t is
published only as illustration of the thor
ough disgust which most Of the producers
are feeling at the low price of cotton.
One farmer had been down street and
was walking into Riddles store with
several packages of dry goods under bis
arms. He had just sold his cotton and
the packages represented a portion of the
proceeds. Just at the moment indicated,
another farmer came up with several
samples of cotton on which he was seek
ing to get the highest bid.
"Hellow said No. l, to No. 2; "where
are you going9"
"Just going in here to get a rope. A
fellow can't live at this sort of business,
and I believe I'll go out and hang my
self J"
"Well," replied the man with the sam
pies, "I thought I would sell my cotton
first; but since I come to think about 1t,
that don't matter, and if you will get
enough rope for two, will 60 with you."
The two men laughed heartily at their
grim joke; but even in their laughter
they were unable to forget their disgust
at the general situation.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-12-04

The generally accepted adage that
"Corporations have no SOULS" like all
other adages of like character, has its
exceptions. A pleasant case in point is
to be found in Rev. ]. P. Knox's ac-
acknowledgement of the generosity OF the
o. R. & C. railroad people in bringing
children to the Hickory Grove orphan
age without charge for transportation.
Although many of the good things they
do are on the quiet, and never come to
light, it is a well-known fact to many
people in this section, that whether the
o. R. & C. company has soul or not,
som ebody or other connected with its
management has a heart, and big one,
too.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-12-04

cell in the Jail was being prepared
for him. During the trial Thorn had
been under the charge of Police Cap.
tain Methven, of Flushing. Captain
Methven had him under his watchful
eye when the Jail officials searched the
cell Thorn is to occupy for day or
two. While this was being done,
Thorn talked with the captain. He
said: II am contented. 1t was l who
killed Guldensuppe and I cut up his
body. Every word that Mrs. Mack
said upon the stand was substantially
correct. When I was on the stand |
lied when telling the story as / did,
but I lied 10 clear myself. 1t is no
use carrying it any further. l am
guilty and am convicted. 1t is what
l expected and what I suppose people
think deserve, and perhaps I do"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-12-04
INTERESTING "REMINISCENCES.

| To people of the younger generation,
the pigeon story in THE ENQUIRER OF
last Wednesday reads like somewhat
distorted fancy but there are many old
men of today who can tell the younger
generation differently. These old men
have seen the same thing with their own
eyes, and they know the story is true.
The reporter had talk on "Wednesday
with Mr.. ]. E. Jefferys, Of Yorkville,
about the matter. "Uncle Ned" is away
up in years, being past y, and to him
many things in the away back yonder
are still as an open book. He remembers
when the pigeons used to fly over this
section, and can tell stories about them
that would be hard to believe, were it not
for the fact that everybody who knows
Mr.. Jefferys-and there are lots of them
are willing to vouch for anything he
might say.
"Oh! yes, l remember the pigeons very
WE'LL" said Mr.. Jefferys in answer to
question by the reporter. ut was away
back in the thirties. Let me see. 1t was
between 1885 and 1910. They used to
come down this way every fall. Some
times there would be large numbers, and
sometimes not so many. One year,
don't remember now exactly which year
it was-they were here by the million.
Yes, that writer, whoever he is, is right;
there were millions"
The reporter reminded Mr.. Jet1erys
that a million was powerful lot of pig
cons ; hut this fact Mr.. Jefferys pretty
soon made clear that he understood as
well as the reporter. He went on:
Eyes, there were millions. In the
morning you would see them coming in
a long black line, extending beyond the
range of vision on either end. When
they got overhead, they literally dark
ened the sun. They were so close togeth-
er that you could not see the clouds above
even in glimpses, and it was this way for
hours at a time. Anyway you would
look, before and behind, and it was pig
cons, pigeons"
"At night" continued Mr.. Jefferys,
"these pigeons would roost up in the
neighborhood of Bethany. They came
down into the trees in such numbers as to
break down the limbs, and next day the
woods would look as if they might have
been visited by cyclone. Many people
went up to the roosting place and killed
and captured the pigeons by the bagfull."
"And then there is another thing that
was interesting. Everybody who could
get hold of a gun would shoot the pigeons
as they passed over the town in the morn
ing and in the evening. I have seen peo-
pie standing all along Main street blazing
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-12-04

- Jackson, the "limbless" cotton man
of Atlanta, claims to have raised three
bales of cotton to the acre, and is try
ing tn sell his cotton seed at the rate
of 81 a pound. Mr.. E. D. Thompson,
of Point, raised four bales Of cotton on
an acre, and offers to- send anybody
who will pay postage, pound of the
seed free of charge. Jackson, it would
seem, is fishing for suckers; but such
a charge cannot be laid at the door OF
Mr.. Thompson.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-12-04

was before the governor, pressing the
appointment of bis man. This is the
first time, since Radical days at least,
that a judge has so far forgotten the
elevation of his position as to mix in
county politics and become q "rooter"
for candidate for sheriff. 1t is an ex-
hibition as deplorable as it is unusual.
We hope that it will be so received by:
the press and public as to discourage
all attempts at repetition.
Released on Bond.
State Detective Newbold was re-
leased from the custody Of the sheriff
of Spartanburg on last Wednesday,
his bond being signed by Sidney Rob-
inson, of Edgmoor; and F. M. Chis-
holm, of Chester. OF Newbold's feel
ing and intentions, etc., the Herald
says: "He said that all the pleasure
of being free for while was dispelled
by the thought that he would have to
come back and stand trial. He stated
that he was under lasting obligations
to Deputy Sheriff Boyce Dean for the
courteous treatment he had received,
which he would never forget. New
bold had little to say in regard to his
case and it was evident that he was
too shrewd to make any outline as to
his defense or plans. He did not even
intimate whether he would apply for
change of venue or not; but it is very
probable that he will. He did not ex-
press the slightest anxiety as to mob
violence in this city or county, and
states his reasons for not surrendering
directly after the murder was because
he did not care to be tried at the last
term of court. He says he has we'll
planned case and is going in to fight it
to the bitter end, even though every
official be arrayed against him. He
has never had big case on hand that
he did not win, he says, and he pro-
poses that this will be no exception.
He made no intimation (even after a
"feeler" had been thrusD that he ex-
pected executive aid or clemency. He
says he will be on hand at the January
term of court, which convenes the
second Monday, with Judge Benet pre-.
siding, TO have the merits or dement's
of his case passed on"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-12-04

THE ENQUIRER has had fears that
Hon. Pat Walsh would not be elected
mayor of Augusta. We have felt-in
fact we know-that Mr.. Walsh is big
enough, broad enough and patriotic
enough to honor any public position
within the gift of the people of Georgia.
But somehow we could not help enter
tanning a suspicion that the. city of Au-
gusta was not as big as Mr.. Walsh, and
for that reason we feared bis rejection.
But we are glad to note that we have been
mistaken, and take pleasure in extending
our congratulations to both the city OF
Augusta and Mr.. Walsh.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-12-04

INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

T. B. McClain-Has a large quantity OF
fine bricks for sale at fair prices.
S. w. Mitchell, near Hickory Grove
Offers at auction, mules, cattle, hogs,
corn, wagon, farming utensils and
household and kitchen furniture, on
December Is, 1897.
w. B. Moore & Co.-Can supply you with
doors, sash and blinds, mantles, ETC.,
farming machinery, cotfins and caskets:
dynamite, housekeeping furniture and
fancy Christmas goods. -,
Grist Cousins-Publish a testimonial
from w. Holmes Hardin, of Chester,
with regard to the Corbin disk harrow.
Mrs. T. NJ. Dobson-Has on hand a
stock of Christmas goods and advises
you to call early before the rush COM
meDces.
Grist Cousins-Want to sell you cob
bler's set, sole leather, half soles, iron
and brass shoe nails, sage for sausage,
roasted coffee at 10 cents pound, fruits
for cake, Tenny's peanut brittle, and
kerosene oil cheaper and better than
anybody else.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-12-04

Governor Russell. The governor gives
his reasons as follows: "This pardon is
opposed by the family of DR.. David
Hogue, who was killed by Etters. The
family insist that Etters was guilty of
wiltul murder. On the contrary, pardon
is urged by about 700 citizens of Cleveland,
among them many of intelligence, and
the presiding Judge and prosecuting So
licitor express no objection to pardon, and
the solicitor recommends it on the ground
Of the prisoners physical condition. All
the jury urge the pardon, saying that they
deliberated long time before they could
agree on verdict, having grave doubts
whether the defendant acted in self-de-
fence, and agreed on the verdict with the
understanding that they would sign Pc
tition for executive clemency. The pris-
on physician certifies that the prisoner
can live only short time under the most
favorable conditions, and that further
confinement will cause his speedy death.
These reasons seem to be sufficient, aside
from other meritorous considerations and
self defence"
MIR. Thompson's Cotton.
The Winnsboro News and Herald re-
produces Mr.. E. D. Thompson's account
of his production of four bales of cotton
on an acre and comments as follows :
One of the interesting points in Mr..
Thompson's account Of how he made so
much on one acre, is that he selected the
seed of the best of. stalks. AS he says,
the seed should properly be called EUR
ther Improved" Any farmer can do
this. 1t requires considerable trouble ;
but nothing is gained without trouble.
Another interesting point In this very in
teresting experience is the value Mr..
Thompson attributes to 1.-The deep furrow
at the last working" We confess that we
are somewhat at loss to understand this,
or Mr.. Thompson's meaning. W nave
always been told by cotton plantelJ that
the surface roots of cotton plants produce
the roots, and that "at the last working"
it is dangerous to throw dirt around the
plant, because it then causes it to make
new roots at the expense Of the fruit. 1t
may be, however, that we misapprehend
Mr.. Thompson, and his deep furrow at
the last working" does not throw dirt
around the plant. At all events, Mr..
Thompson's experience is very instruct
i've, and we invite our farmers attention
m IT,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-12-04
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There is
only one way to cure deafness, and that
is by constitutional remedies. Deafness
is caused by an inflamed condition of the
mucous lining Of the Eustachian Tube.
When this tube gets infamed you have
q rumbling sound or imperfect hearing,
and when it is entirely closed deafness is
the result, and unless the Inflammation
can be taken out and this tube restored
to its normal condition, hearing will be
destroyed forever; nine cases out Of ten
are caused by catarrh, which is nothing
but an inflamed condition of the mucous
surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of Deafness Caused by catarrh
that cannot be cured by Halls Cstarrh
Cure. Send for circulars, free.
FL. CHENEY q Co., Toledo, Ohio.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-12-04
Ths atorkrille Gaql.irer.
YORKVILLE, s. O.:
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1897,

- Bishop Capers has issued stirring
address to the clergy of the Episcopal
church, suggesting that the sermons
delivered on December 10 be devoted
to the prevalence of homicide in the
state. II would be we'll if the minis
ters of all other denominations would
follow suit and preach on the subject !;
not lust one day, but week after week.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-12-04
AT THE CHURCHES.


SUNDAY SERvICEs.-Sunday school at
$50 o'clock. 1.~
ASSOCIATE REFORMED.
SUNDAY SERvICEs.-YORKV
Preaching in the morning at IL o'clock,
and at night at 7 o'clock. Sunday school
at p. m.
TRINITY METHODIST EPISCOPAL.
SUNDAY SERvICEs.-Preaching in the
morning at 11.0O, and night at 200 o'clock.
Sunday school at p. m.
PRESBYTERIAN.
SUNDAY SERvICEs.-There will be SER
vices next Sunday morning at IL o'clock,
and in the evening at 200. Sunday
school at 3 p. m.
EPISCOPAL.
SUNDAY SERv1cEs.-Morning services
at 10.45 o'clock. Sunday school immedi-
ately after M orning service.
the congregation will be held at the con-
clusion of morning service.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-12-04

away as fast as they could load their guns.
In fact, killed great many myself.
All you had to do was to point your gun
up and pull the trigger. Sometimes you
would get as many as half dozen at a
shot, and sometimes not quite 80 many.
Very often the killed or wounded birds
would be carried on by the momentum Of
the great throng for several hundred yards
before they would fall; but it was no un-
common thing for one man to kill dozens
of birds before the droves passed by"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-12-04
Increase In Personality.


The State: There has been note
worthy increase in the valuation Of the
personal property assessed for taxation
in this state. The people have evi
IDENTIFY returned their property more
freely during the year just ended, or
else they are possessed Of considerable
more personally than they had last
year. The table showing all the re.
turns of personally for the state has
just been made up in the comptroller's
office. 1t shows grand total of S47,-
622,513. Last year the total was s45,-
507,1S3 1t is thus seen that there has
been an increase of over $4,000, 900.
Last year the valuation of all property
in the state was S170,?55, ,474. If there
is a proportionate increase in realty
this year the total will exceed this
figure by handsome sum.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-12-04
HYMENEAL.

MARR1Ep-At the residence of the
brides father, near Bethany, on Decem-
ber lst, 1897, by Rev. R. NJ. Stevenson,
Mr.. GEORGE S. WILLIAMS and Miss
MOLLIE STROUP. All Of York county.
By Rev. J. w. Humbert, on December
l, 1897, Mr.. BENJAMIN F. BRIGGS,
of Yorkville, and Miss MARY ETA
NEWTON, of Morganton, N. Z.
her i. Mr.. JAMES T. PARISH and Miss
CORA LOUISE BRIGGS. Both OF
YorkV vile, s. c.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-12-04
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS.
Relieved From Duty

htTeVtu FTOIn Duty'
Governor Ellerbe has relieved De-
tectiye Newbold from duty as state
officer.
Highly Descreditable, If True.
Columbia State: Circuit Judge w.
C. Benet rushed up to Columbia, from
Charleston, on the first train after the
announcement Of Sheriff Ferguson's
death, in company with one of the
candidates for the place made vacant,
and early next neutrality-suspicious.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-12-04
AIL ROUND FOR 80 CENTS.

WYE have decided to reduce the price
w on horse and mule shoeing from
SIXTY to FIFTY CENTS, until further
notice. We mean by this that we will fur,
nish four shoes and necessary nails ana
put them on for so cents, and guarantee
satisfaction. We use the best quality OF
material, and keep it in stock at our shop,
always ready. Give US trial on TINS
kind of work, and if we don't do as good,
or better, work than anybody else, we
don't ask for a continuance OF your pa
trouage. We make this low. price to con-
form with cotton and consequent dull
times, and in order to keep our workmen
busy.
WE DO ALL KINDS
OF Buggy and Wagon repair work and
guarantee satisfaction.