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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1897-03-12

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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1897-03-12
The Horned RattIesnake.

The oldest specimen Of the snake
family known to the American natural
lists, not taking into consideration the
two-headed snake and other mOnstrosi-
ties Of that ilk, is the horned rattle
snake, which, up to a few years ago,
was thought to be one of the rarest rs
wen as one of the most poisonous Of
serpents. Prior to the time when DR..
G. Hart Merriam made the famous
DeaGh Valley exploring expedition, in
1929, but few specimens Of it, and
those mostly from the western desert
regions, had been collected. The Death
Valley explorers say that Death Valley
is literally alive with them. They have
horns on top of their heads and are the
smallest rattlers known.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1897-03-12

Thirty-eight States have already
combined their courts of law and
equity. Tennessee clings to the anti
quated system that they have abolished,
however, and consequently is put to
an expense of over twice as much as
either Georgia or North Carolina for
the salaries of judges alone, not to
speak of the extra cost of the clerks
who are necessary for the additional
judges And each legislature increases
the number of Judicial officers.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1897-03-12

Governor Leedy, the new Executive
of Kansas, had a unique invitation to
supper recently, which he has ac-
copied. 1t was from a small boy
whom two years ago Mr.. Leedy, then
Senator, had befriended. The young
ster sold papers, but he was so small
that the other newsboys all reached
the Capitol with the evening news
papers before he could get there. The
Senator saw him and asked why he let
them beat him. The boy, who was
out of breath, replied that he guessed
his legs weren't long enough, and the
Senator said he would lengthen them
by taking him inside the chamber,
which he did, and the lads success
was assured.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1897-03-12
A Million Dollars in stseI.

The Pennsylvania Railroad has
awarded contracts for 10000 tons Of
steel rails to the following mills for de-
livery in the first half Of 1897 az var
ious dates as required: Cambria Iron
Company, 10000 tens; Edgar Thomson,
10000 tors; Pennsylvania Steel Com
papy, 10000 tons; Illinois Steel Com
paly, 5000 tons, and the Laclawanna
Iron and Steel Company, of Scranton,
1000 tons. lit is understood that these
conruolIs were made at about S25 per
ron, the whole purchase aggregatlng
about $1,OO0,OOO. Another large con-
tract for rails will proDab.y be made in
June next for delivery in the last six
months Of 1897.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1897-03-12

The great failure of the orange crop
in Florida, which impoverished SO
many OF the grove owners, led to some
unlooked-for good results. Itset many
of the fruit growers to experimenting
in developing the capacities of their
State and disclosing natural resources
heretofore unknown. Before the fail
ure of the orange crop and destruction
of the groves, which so many people
were content in relying on for liYelI-
hood. a great variety of products,
which she is now shipping to the lead.
ing markets Of the country, did not
appear before early spring. Toma-
toes, string beans, green peas, cucum-
bers and many other vegetables were
unknown as Florida products until
after midTinter.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1897-03-12

The physicians of Santa Clara
County, California, have come to the
conclusion that lodge work is deroga-
tory to the profession, and have
pledged themselves that for three
years they will not render medical or
surgical services at a stipulated fee
per capita. The agreement does not
apply to hospitals nor purely public
charitable institutions.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1897-03-12

OF star S6emeu 10 bplhbu INTO the
waves.
1t was a golden August evening,
moonless but radiant, with the balmy
air full of fragrance of new made hay,
mingling not unpleasantly with the
salt breath of the sea, and the sky all
glorious with the dolphin-like hues of
the dying day, and Miss Moore, sitting
on the hotel balcony in her floating
robes of white India muslin girded
with scarlet, and scarlet verbenas in
her hair, made an exceedingly pretty
adjunct to the scene. She was a bru-
nette, with a brilliant complexion, all
cream and crimson, jet blAck hair,
straight and glossy as an Indians and
eyes whose melting brilliance was like
the dusty glow of tropic stars.
No wonder that little George Crane
the enthusiastic boy of eighteen, was
madly in love with her-no wonder
that he hung on her slightest word as
an Eastern devotee hargs on the
priests oracular utterances.
"SlowIy, Pauline, when I am at
your side" he said, little reproach-
fully.
Pauline laughed and turned the dia-
mond and opal ring carelessly around
on her fingers.
"You are only child George" she
said, little disdainfully.
81 am year older than you
Pauline.
Pauline reached up to tap hisfushed,
beardless cheek with her fan.
ga girl of seventeen is equal to a
man OF twenty-seven, any time George.
You're q nice little cavalier, and you
dance the polka delightfully."-, but you
see you are not fairly out of the top
and ball phase yet. Now there's Gus
tavus Melville, he's man, and your
cousin Harry Livingston, cavalier
sans peur, ct sans reproche. Major
Livingston's majestic eyes are enough
to set any woman's heart in blaze, "
She spoke abstractedly, looking out
toward the sea, and apparently I'M
conscious that she had any auditor but
the far off waves and the mantling
twilight.
"Pauline!" calculated the boy,
passionateIy, 81 may be young in
years, but you have taught my heart
premature development. You have
no right to speak to me thus after
playing with my affections all the
summer"
Pauline glanced up in astonishment
Finished coquette that she was, she
had hardly expected this outburst
from the most insignificant of all her
victims. She had encouraged George
Cranes too boyish attentions simply
because 1t pleased her to n AXE q cap
tive of the pretty boy, and now she
was as much taken by surprise a.
would be the fisherman if a writing
trout should suddenly find voice t,
demonstrate when the hook was being
twisted out Of his quivering jaw.
"My dear George, You are talking
onsense," she said lightly.
''Nonsence Is it nonsense to tel
you that I love you--that my hear
has passed irrevocably into your keep
ing that life will be a desert withou
your"
"Yes-very absurd nonsense! G,
back to school, George, or college
for, dear child, [ should as soon thinl
of marrying little Tony Warwick VIII
has Just got out of merino frocks!"
George Crane was silent. Pauline
lightly spoken words of ridicule Gu
him to the heart.
Pauline" he said, almost sternly
edo you think you have treated Ii
hOnOr9blyP"
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1897-03-12
Power OF a Horse,

On an ordinary dirt road a horse can
draw three times as much weight as he
can carry on his back. On good mac
adamized road the animal can pull
three times as much as on dirt road,
while on an asphalt pavement the
power Of the horse is multiplied to such
a degree that he can draw eleven times
as much as on a dirt road, or thirty
three times as much as he can carry on
his hack
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1897-03-12
UNTIL IT b aErTLED NON.

However tho baltic a ended,
Though proudly tho victor comes
with nuttcrlng nagB and puneing nagB
And ochoing roll Of drums,
stu truth proolalms this motto
In Letters Of living light
No question Is ever settled
Until It rs settled right.
Though tho heel Of the strong oppro@or
May grind the weak IN the dust,
And the voices Of fame with ono acclaim,
May call him great and just,
Lot those who applaud take warning,
And keep this motto IN sight
No question d ever settled
Until II Is settled right.
Lot those who have failed take eouragei
Though the enemy seems 20 have won,
Tho hls ranks are strong, n he DO In the
wrong,
Tho battle "a not yet done,
For, sure as the morning follows
Tho darkest hour Of the night, w..
No question e. ever settled
Until Il Is settled right.
o man bowed down with laborl
o woman young, yet old,
o heart oppressed in the toilers breast
And crushed by the power Of gold!
Keep on with your weary battle
Against triumphant might;
No question Is ever settled
Until II Is settled right.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1897-03-12

The duration Of sunshine in the var.
ious countries Of Europe was recently
discussed ct a scientific meeting in
Berlin. 1t was shown that Spain stands
at the head OF the list, having on the
average 5000 hours ofsunshino q year,
while Italy has $500 hours, Germany
1900 hours, and England 1400 hourA
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1897-03-12

The 100000 immigrants landed on
these hospitablo shores during 1896,
added to the number landed since
1920, foot up a grand total of some-
thing over Is. OOO,OOO
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1897-03-12
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Miss Lily Devereauz Blake says that
in 1920 thirty-nine women came over
in the Mayhower, accompanied by men
"who we're merely accessory to the
Pilgrim mothers"
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1897-03-12

st. Petersburg authorities announce
that the Siberian Railway will be com
pleted by Jan. l, 1900, if men and
money can do it. The main line Will be
over 400 miles long. This project VIZ
begun in the spring Of 1891. Up to dat
about 1900 miles have been laid. AboG
10000 men are now employed in the
construction. 1t viii terminate at Pc
Arthur, on Chinese territory.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1897-03-12
A COQUETTS PUNISHMENT
DY FREDERICK OWEN.

- GlbNh ! II q W
slowly the time
paBsesi"
And Paul O
Moore yawnod
as she looked out
over the purpling
tints of TIE twi-
light sea, where
now and then the
bright reflection
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-19
FULLY IDENTIFIED,
An lnsolent and Dangerous Negro
Ins Poor ProsDects

For several weeks persons passing
along the Hodges ferry road were
greatly annoyed by q negro who would
come out of the woods and accost them
especially to ladies, to whom he would
De very 1mpudent. About ten days ago
81 colored girl named Henrietta Rogers
who stands we'll IN the county, was pass
ing the place, she was assaulted by the
negro, who attempted a criminal as
sault on her The girls screams brought
some one to her aid. The negro then
made his escape. Later Constable An
derson arrested q tramp who gave his
name as Henry Peoples and who an
SWered the description of the man whom
The hodges girl described as the man
who attempted to assault her.
lie was committed for ten DAYS The
woman was sent for and said that PEG
pies was the man. Yesterday man
named Albert Jones called at the coun-
W jail and told Justice Rutter that he
could indemnity the man who assaulted
the girl. He described the kind Of
clothes he wore, etc. Justice 'Rutter had
three prisoners brought from the cell
ana made them sit in a row. Notwith-
Standing Peoples had shaved his face
clean since he has been in Jail and had
changed his clothes to "a different suit
from the one he wore when arcs ed.
Jones deliberately, without amy hcsita-
lion, walked up to him aid said this is
the man who assaulted that girl and
mas been annoying people who Dassetitup
and down the road. He was the same
man that the girl Unidentified some days
ago. Justice Rutter re-committcd him
LOT further examination, his ten DAYS
having expired If lie turns out TO be
The right man, which there is no doubt.
lie VIII, there Will be Il number OF cases
against him. Since hc has been in jail
no one has been molested III that vi
cinity.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-19
Honest Sam Todd.

sometime ago q negro boy about 20
years or age, named Sam Todd who was
employed ait Mr.. Il. II. Hendly'S pool
room on Green street, was arrested upon
complaint OF another colored man. who
charged him with stealing two bushels
OF oysters from him. The evidence was
heard ana the evidence went TO show
mat Todd the guilty party. He protest
ca ms lnnocence In such an earnest
manner, declaring that the oysters were
ielt at the room by Il man whose name
ne ttld not know. and that he loaned him
10 cents on them. His Honor felt a little
doubtful about the boys guilt and gave
MN 10 days to find the man that he
CANNED left them, then failing to do so
at the expiration OF ten days he was sent
10 Jail for fifteen days. He still dis
claims having stolen the oysters and
sald That he was honest Sam Ycster-
DAY he was tried before Justice Rut-
Ter 70: stealing 15 cents worth of wood
from MI. Alonza Hodges and was sent
10 jail Tor fifteen days. This is a good
Recommendation for al honest boy
twice inside Of a. month
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-19
BEBK LEY
I ~

Young America came to the front at
tythian hall last night. The primary
department. or Berkeley Military lnsti-
tute gave the entertainment. 1t was a
decided success from start to finish and
reflects much credit upon Miss Tatem
the efficient teacher of that department;
This entertainment would have been
given on WaShington's birthday but for
the sickness Of Miss Tatem The cos
Tunes were good, representing the dress
OF Colonial times, and the little folks
did themselves credit The only thing
TO mar the pleasures OF the evening was
the contemplate conduct Of 4 certain
class who always seem TO wish 10 make
Themselves conspicuous. Such people
had better remain at home than have
The public know how silly they are
Judge P.cn1iS III the Circuit Court yes
tcrday granted n charter of incorpofa-
ton to, the Berkley Military Institute,
a boarding and day school for white pu-
pile OF both sexes. The incol.pora tors
and present officers are j. " Roberts,
president; NJ. w. Butler, president;
). NJ Smith, secretary ana treasurer
Board of trustees. the Rev. n. w. But
Ter, S. NJ. Smith, W. H. Kirby. j. ~
McClOud, the Rev. j. =. Barrett and the
Hon. w. y. Fcnlress.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-19
HOW TO FIND OUT

Fiji n bottle or common glass with
urine and let it stand twcnty-four hours:
4 sediment or settling indicates an un-
healthy condition of the Kidneys. When
urine stains linen K is positive evidence
or kidney trouble. Too frequent desire
10 tlrinate or pain in the back, Is also
convincing proof that the kidneys and
bladder are out Of order.
W&5AT TO DO.
There Is comfort in the knowledge 80
often expressed, that Dr. Kilmer's
Swamp-Ro0t the great kidney remedy.
fulfills every wish in relieving pain in
the back, Kidneys. liver, bladder and
every part OF the urinary passages It
corrects inability to hold urine and
scalding pain In passing it, or bad ef-
fleets following use or liquor, wine or
beer. and overcomes that unpleasant me-
cessity OF being compelled to get IN
many times during he night 10 urinate
The mild and extraordinary effect OF
swamp Root is soon realized. 1t stands
the highest for its wonderful cures of
the most distressing cases. II YOU nee 4
4 medicine you should have the best.
Sold by druggists. price fifty cents and
one doin: You may have sample bo. !
tie and pamphlet both sent free nv ma Il
Mention The FirE!nian and send Your
address to Or. IlfImeri & CO., Blnghnn,.
ton, y. !. The proprietors OF this, rel.
guarantee the genuineness OF this nfra,..
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-19
SHE WAS OFF IIATrERAS
Further DctniIs or The Loss OF The
SRZnirc.

New York, March 1S.-Augustine For
get, the French Lines agent at This
port made the following statement OF
the disaster To the steamer NaZairc as
he learned it from Captain Berrrs dis
connected remarks:
The 81. NaZairc encountered O. tenn
pest when IS hours out from New Yor,,
FOR Port Au Prince. The steamship
had made about 270 miles from this
port and was somewhere off Hattcras.
Heavy seas swept the steamship con
tinuousy from sunday afternoon TO
midnight. They poured down the
CINE room, rendering the vessel hclp-
less. Captain Jaquenau ordered out the
beats. seeing no other hope. -Four boats
We're launched, only to be crushed
against the ship. In a momentary lulI
the other four boats were launched in
the lee OF the wreck and all on board
crowded into them.
The boat in which Captain Berri got.
contained 81 persons all told, incIudin.
woman and four children. Rerri
took command and ordered signal
lights carried for the other boats 10
follow. The four boats parted cumpa-
ny, however. almost at once, and Berri
never saw a trance of the other three
ed hard 10 keep the boats head to the
waves and all suffered most intensely
drought the first night. Some froze to
death and others jumped overheard
of the last days OF the terrible eSpe-
rience Captain I3erri has only a hazy
recollection" 4,
Aiphonse Dunlois, enc Of the passen-
gers Cn the st. NaZare, was a brother OF
Hyppoute Dumols, head OF the firm OF
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-19
Il. Dumois & Co. fruit dealers Of this

-
II. Dumois & Co., fruit dealers of this
city.
RLymon Jiminez, another OF the pas
IehgclS, was head OF the firm OF r. j.
h1nlnez ~ Co, contractors and cngi-
neers, also OF this city
The officers OF the vessel were white
men. The rest OF the crew were color
ca Captain Bcrri was a passenger al
though not on the list. He Is an officer
OIL the steamship company The four
SURVIVORS were picked up by the schoon-
ef ftilda on Sunday Afternoon about
ten miles Off Fcnwick island. -Four
dead We're in the boat with the four ilv
ing.
The survivors were all in a. fair way
tore Hatierl ucrewG vs-sNe XIV seth
70 recover their health, although all
four were insane when rescued. The
Vesse! left New York March G. The
wreck occurred March s, and she sur.
Flvors were rescued March 18th.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-19
- HOOK AND LADDER.
A"c FINANCE Committee Will Recon-.
mend the Rsnrchnse

inc V1rgintan representative was told
yesterday by member OF the Finance
committee that at the next meetint. OF
the Council that u report would be madS
recommending the purchase Of a hooI,
and ladder The plan suggested is 10
put the truck in the room now occupied
py crimes Battery and that It would
De IN charge Of the Chambers Fire com
pany. = -
lie SAID that the Independent Fire
company would be required to answer
all alarms and that the Chambers COM
panE would carry the truck to tho fire
ana then If the services Of more than
one engine was needed the driver would
come ioaok and get the steamer Palmer
Inc committee thinks that the plan
would work we'll until the finances are
III better shape. which would probably
pc DF the time the new fiscal year sets
in. = 's
T. inc Firginian representative asked
nam now would the Chambers boys like
this and the reply was that those with
Whom he had discussed the matter did
not take kindly to the proposition. but
lie thought that ii would work we'll ir
not 1t could be changed. He felt salts
iied that the report would be made IN
,hat manner. or course tho peoplG
want hook and ladder but any in
ler1erence with the present system will
no doubt meet with much opposition
we nave one OF the best fire depart
'neht inithe state, and 1t would be UNI
wise to cripple it. which would he done
should Il resolution Of that chara c;cr
pass the Council. The men would no;
take interest in the company like .h.v
formerly did ~
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-19
PORTSMOUTH ~ EYXS
Pythians APPRECIATE the libe.alltx TX.

PSthians appreciate the libe:ality ex-
tended to them by the public
Two colored men had some words yes
terday on King street extended which
came near ending seriously. A pistol
and a razor both We're drawn, but the
parties We're separated before any Sc
rious trouble followed
Mrs. Mary r. Moody, the wife Of our
Wen known townsman, John c. Moody,
has Just returned from Richmond, where
she has been under treatment OF a doc
tor Tor the past two months. and in
care OF her daughter, Mrs. Anne S. Gull
pepper. i
Mr.. II. III. White, superintendent Of
the portsmouth Gas company, is try
Ing TO get sufficient number OF per-
sons. residents Of Park View, to agree
20 take gas enough to justify him in
running pipes TO that ward If success
illl II Will be a great convenience to the
people In that locality.
III another column, NIessrs Glenor
u Armentrout give notice that they
nave just received Il full lot OF Unity,
North Carolina and Southampton coun-
~ hams. also good creamery butter
and a full line of canned goods, which
they offer for sale cheap.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-19
A Church Robbed.

sometime during Wednesday night
some one broke glass in the Catholic
church on the Washington street side
ana then crawled in. opened the ycs,f
bule door and proceeded to break open
the poor box, which sets inside the door
Ihey only secured Il few cents for their
trouble They must either have been
frightened or become disguised with
their luck and left as nothing else was
disturbed. a person who would do q
thing like that is too mean to live in a
civilized country and every effort should
De made to ferret him out and lei the
law do the balance.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-19
A FINAL STATEMENT.
Jackson nnd Wnlilng Preparing to
Tell All they Know,

Cincinnati March 1s.-The Post publishes
ms afternoon a Tnecfal from It's corre-
Jackson ana Walling are preparing a final
S ,;!i OF the Pearl Bryan murder
WINS" i!,t VIII be transferred to Gov Bradley.
,,, 4 nc name OF Pr. Wagner. OF bellevue,
VINO was conf ed in the Lexington Insane
asylum s} M; shortly after. the murder. it is
SAD sac, VIII ilsure In this confession. The
more OF the case than was ever told or
even slspeeted. The question as to the
,Mli,ercaooutS OF the head will he touched on
lightly, and 1t Is limited that Wagner. were
ne sane. could tell something Interesting
concerning it's disposition. The prisoners
head OF the murdered girl ~,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-19
From CrippIe Creek.

After the big fire in Cripple Creek. |
took a very severe cold and tried many
remedies without help, the cold only be-
coming more settled. After using three.
small bottles Of Chamberlain's Cou.l
Remedy. both the cough and cold left
me, and in this high altitude it takes a
meritorious cough remedy to do any
good.-G. Il. Henderson. editor, Daily
ADVERTISER For sale by all druggists
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-19
Death or Mr.. John y. Harris.

Mr.. John Y. Harris, who resides nj
2C6 Fourth St, died at his residence We'd
hesday night in the 3lst year OF his age.
after a. short illness. Mr. Harris is a
native OF England and has been in this
city for about three years
lie mas been boarding with Mr. Hur-
low. tie was a member Of the Masonic
fraternity. His funeral will take place
TINS afternoon and the remains will be
buried here