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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-21

singular exhibition seen by the visiting
huaneiers on the wall OF Or. Syx's office
we're detailed TO crafty the universal
desire for information.
Pres Boon not only submitted the
specimens OF ore bearing rock which nc
had brought from the mine 10 careful
analysis. but also appealed TO several Of
ne greatest living chemists and min
efalogists 60 aid him: but they were al
equally mystihed. The green substance
c1ntained IN the ore. although differing
tightly from ordinary chrysolite. an
sNerci oil the knows tests OF that min
eraA II was remembered. however. that
Dr. Syx had said that they would be
hEey 90 mistake the substance for
ohrysoliie. and the result OF their ex-
l'fmcnts Justified his prediction. Evil
gently the doctor had gone a stones cast
.'fond the chemistry OF the day. and
-lf' o. evidently he did not mean 10 re-
veal bis discovery for the benefit o.
''n'e. nor for the benefit OF any peck
except his own.
Notwithstanding the failure OF the
mls-s to extract anything from DR..
As ore, the public az large never
U'-hied that the secret would be dis
covered In good time. and thousands OF
.pectoe Rocked 90 the Teton noun
-4Nt 10 search OF the ore. And with
1' much difficulty they found g. Evil
The doctor had been mistaken IN
'Ang that his mine might be the
one. Tho new miners hurried speci-
of The green-spccklcd rock 90 the
,."'pal laboratories for experimental
N aud meanwhile began 10 lay up
81 the ore Ia anticipation OF the
49, when the proper way 70 extract The
al should be discovered.
niasl that time did not come The
orc proved 20 be as refractory &c
which had been obtained from Dr.
Bot, In tho midst OF the universal
.,.poinimcnt there came a new SEN
morning tho newspapers gllred
dispatch from Grand Teton sta
81, '.nonncing that the metal Itself Ia
discovered by prospectors on the
'rn slope Of tho main peak.
ouicrops in many nlaces." rln tn
ii'en aud many small nuggets have
picked ont OF crovlccs So the rocks.
~ excitement produced hy this ncW
~. p greater than when gold was dis.
srea az The South polo. Again mad
was made for the Trtons. Ths
Aa" ar~snd Jacksons hole and th'
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-21

naturally arising from tho situation.
Every Chinaman Is regarded as an en-
envy. The color Of his skin. tho slant %
his eyes ana tho cut OF his hair IL evi-
deuco enough. ami ~ with our from
uersmcn in their dealings with the Indians
the Coasacks ACT on the theory that there
- no good Chinaman but "a dead China
man This IS tho moro startling from
the fact that heretofore the Russians
and tho Chinese have lived together in
great peace aud cordialiy. But now
this has suddenly changed The evil re-
suits can scarcely b. ovcrcstimatcd. These
two peoples. thrown 30 close together
by the extension % Russian colonies along
the AMOR. and by the railroad through
Msnchuria To Port Arthur must now Ia
ia a state Of eternal enmity a. one another,
and both are 80 virilo and numerous that
ono can not absorb or exterminate tbs
other q. Frederick Wright.
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copyright. 1900. by Garrett p. Serviss.
~ WONDERS OF THE NEW METAL.
within q .l2-month after the visit Of
pres Boon and his fellow fnanclers 20
the nine in the Grand Teton a railway
had been constructed fran Jaccson's
Hole connecting with one % the Pacific
lines. and the distribution OF the new
metal was begun. All Of DIT. syx's terms
had been accepted. United States troops
occupied a permanent encampment on
the upper waters OF the Snake river. to
afford protection, ana as the consign-
uients OF precious ingots were hurried
east and west on guarded trains. the
activity. once more a common none
tsry standard prevailed and commerce
revived as II touched by a magic wand.
Artemsisium quickly won It's way in pop
u.nr favor It's matchless beauty alone
was enough. Not only was n gladly ac-
cepted in the form OF money but its
success was instantaneous in the arts
Or Syx and the inspectors representing
the various nations found Il difficult TO
limit the output TO the agreed upon
amount. The demand was incessant
Cioldsmithe and jewelers. continually dis
covered new excellences Ina the wonder
ful metal Its properties OF translucence
and refraction enabled skilful artists TO
perform marveis. BY suitable manage
ment a chain OF artemisium could be
made to resemble string OF vari-colored
gems each separate link having a tint
Of ats own. while. as the weirer moved
delicate Complementary colors chased one
another. in rapid undulatiou. from end TO
end.
a fresh charm was aided by the new
metal 90 the personal adornment Of wom-
en-. and an enhanced splcndor 20 the
psgeants OF society. Gold in its palmies;
days had never enjoyed such vogue
A crowded reception room. or a dinner
party. where artemisium abounded. pos
sossed an indescribable atmosphere Of
luxury and richness. refined In quality
Yet captivating 10 every sense. Tmagina-
tive persons went so far as 10 aver that
the sight and presence OF the metal ex-
ercised a strangely soothing and dreamy
power over the mind. like the influence OF
moonlight streaming through the tree
tops on a still. balmy night
The public curiosity In regard to the
origin OF artemisium was boundless The
various nfao published Official bull
ietins IN which the general facts-omit-
ting, OF course, such incidents as the
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-21
ON RUSSIA'S B0RDERLAND.
SCENES AND EVENTS ALONG THE
SIBERIAN FRONTIER.

An EiEhty-Mue Flight Through a
DesoiRted ReEion-The Great and
Grim Slaughter of the Chinese ut
BlaEOVestcheBsk Chinese Gun
Practice Upon the City-Attacks by
the CcIcstiaIs Found the Russians
Unprcpared. They Having sent
Their Forces 60 other Threatened
Points.
Copyright, 1900. by C Frederick wright)
Or George Frederick Wright OF ODER
lin O.. editor OF Bibnotheea sacra. the
ologian and an eminent authority on Cla-
cial formation. has been. for several
months. travelling In Siberia and Manohu-
ria to study geologic and glacial condi-
lions there Finding himself the object
OF hostile demonstration in Manchuria
from the Chinese who were by that time
innamod against all foreigners. he set one
hastily for the Russian border only TO
ind himself In tho mids, Of warfare. HIS
account Of the bordcrland war recently
received from him g. the first adequate re
port OF events on the Chinese Russian
boundary.
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The appalling thing OF all was the fate
OF the Chinese on the Russian side OF the
river though We were prepared for II
By what we had seen OF the burning viii
lagos on the way. No sooner were hostil-
tiles begun than a war OF determination
was declared against the Chinese. As
near as We could learn. between 5000 ana
1900 living la the city or It's immediate
vicinity we're forced to abandon their
homes and told that unless they were out
OF Russian territory within a set time
far TOO short for adequate preparation
their lives would be- forfeited. Then be-
gan "A great and hideous rush for the
few boats on the river. Men, women and
children scrambled and struggled for the
clumsy craft. and as each one put out.
foarfuiiy overloaded. shrieking refugees
chung TO the gunWales, only to be beaten
back by those inside. Brief was the career
OF most OF these boats. They hlled and
sank the ahrieks OF the drowning min
Cling with the howis OF those who had
been LEFT behind.
san the banks we're lined with the Chi
nese There was but one thing 10 be done
build RATS Materials we're hastily cot
Ie.ted and junfblod together. Men fought
Tor the boards and logs which were to be
tho means Of life IL was a mad scene OF
terror aud Intellectual effort. Raft after
raft pat out. as Overcrowded as the boats
had been. and disintcgrated before the
eyes OF those on shore. To add 10 the
horrors OF the situation the Chinese from
the forts on the opposite side opened hre
on the miserable wretches probably think
ing them Russian invaders in disguise.
How many escaped out or that double
slaughter no one knows; they must nave
been terribly few. Tho bodies Of the deau
FHTsaF
we arrived we could easily count one hun
diod bodies IN the water from single
point.
Gush war upon nOn-combatants prob
ably Is not countenanccd by those high
IN authority but h due 20 the fact thar
the Cossackn are temporarily thrown OH
their balance from the rage and fear
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prairie. an extensive grove OF trees. The
land also showed signs OF high eultiva-
ton Fields OF peoples were brilliant with
their flowers IN fun bloom. Wheat and
peas ana beans and potatoes had all been
carefully cleared OF weeds. In short there
was everywhere apparent the thrift at
tending upon the careful Chinese Guilt
walton. We We're la a vast Chinese garden.
BUT behind the grove OF trees the smoke
rose nerccr aud nercer. and soon We could
see sheets OF flame flashing through It alt
A fourishiuE Chinese city Of Sooo to ie~o
Inhabitants was Ia flames. Hair the hnus-
os were already iu ruins. while Cossacks
were busy len every direction with kero-
fcnc oil and torches setting the remain
iug portions on IRE. The Inhabitants were
an gone. where. no ono could tell We
were twelve miles southeast OF BlagoNest-
chcnsk Tho burning city was on hoth
sides OF a small stream ana covered
large area Everything there bore the
appearances or great thrift. Tho houses
we're large with newly matched roofs.
Temples and shriuos were numerous.
Large stacks OF straw hctokened az once
abundant harvcats the previous year ana
tho frugal habits OF the people Numerous
dogs and pigs and an occasional flock %
geese looked forlorn enough as they wan
dcrcd about homeless amid the ruins. The
houses had been nearly burned away
from tho street through which our only
practicable road lay. but flames were
lcaplng from several large buildings near
hy ana cinders were flying In every direc-
ton. Besides. "a little way ahead Of us the
way was encumbercd by burning umbers
and a small wooden culvert was beginning
10 blaze. Our only hope was 70 get safely
through this narrow passage a. soon as
Doeslblc
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THE GEORGIA STATE
BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION.
Is YORK STREET. WEST

: PER CENT. per annum allowed on
y deposits. withdrawals on demand.
Interest credited quarterly.
Il PER CENT. per annum allowed on
u deposits OF even hundreds. Withdraw
able at annual periods.
GEO. w. TIEDEMAN. President
h. n. LEVY, Vice President.
r. w. BELL. Secretary.
C. @. ANDERSON, JR., Treasures.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-04-06
PROGRAM.

Program drawn by me of the ministers
and members meeting of the Southwest
ern District Baptist Association to be held
at Pleasant Hill, commencing on Friday
before the fifth Sunday in April, 1900:
FRIDAY.
10 a. m.-Introductory sermon for crit
icism, J. 7. Sparks, w, S. Brewer.
m.-What do the churches Of Christ
need to-day more than anything else? e.
M. Joyner, George Hollowell.
p. m.-Should a person pray only at
set time? Tom Parks, J, i. Goodman,
4 p. MIS- preaching on one Saturday
and Sunday in each month pastorating a
church w. S. Raneyi L. H. Franks.
Up. m.-What do Baptist preachers owe
to each other N. L, Joyner, J. I. Moore.
Sp. m.-Exegesis of Romans chapter
verses 8 to 10, d. D. Byrd, E. Y. NeWsom.
SATURDAY.
10 a. MS the kingdom and churches
Of Christ in existence in this our day? Ed
Butler, J, E. Arnold, o. A. Utley.
II a. m.-What is board missions? E.
Y. Newsom, W. Pugh, D. Brinkley.
Up. m.-What is gospel missions w,
S. Raney, E. N. JOyner,
8 p. m,-InspiTation of the scriptures,
Importance, ETC., G. w. &. Herrin, M. w.
Baber.
4p. m.-Why do Baptist practice what
is called close communion? w. Pugh, E.
M. Franks.
Z p. m.--Explain the two covenants,
W, d. B, Palmer, T. J. Allen.
SIP, m.-Should the gospel preachers
be supported by the churches N. L joy
ner, W. A. Brown.
SUNDAY.
ga. inflow can the churches keep up
Sunday school and prayer meeting? D. d,
Byrd, 0. A. Utley.
10 a, m.-Are we Missionary Baptist
unless we pay Of our means or 60 as mis-
sionaries and preach tine gospel in the
destitute fields?
II a. m.-Sermon on the unscriptural
use of intoxicating liquor by church mem
bers, w. S. Baney, George Hollowell
Question box speciality
Come, and come all, and let us make
this good meeting.
This program has been accepted by the
church. JOSEPH ALLEN.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-04-06
FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 1900.
FROM FLATWOODS.

Regular cOrrespOndence.l
N. L. Holland had a rail split
ting Saturday.
Horace Melton left yesterday for
Paducah on business.
Rev. Jesse Farmer preached an
excellent sermon here Sunday.
Mrs. Irophena Holland is MAX
ing improvements at her home
place.
Knox Pafford went to Beaverdam
Observation-Disclosures we presume.
How about it, girls?
Rev. W. A. Watts will preach at
this place next Sunday at Ii a. NJ,
and at Chestnut Hill at 3 p, m.
We are quite sure that if your
reporter at Way has secured a copy
Of the Whitleyville reporters eel
ebrated geography, she can tell us
something of Parker's Branch and
other important places not hereto
fore located correctly.
FLATWQoDs, April 3.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-04-06
FROM WYLK.
sneclal correspondence

Special correspondence
Mrs. J. r. Herrin is still confn-
ed to her bed with rheumatism.
w. r. CULLEN has returned from
Arkansas after an absence of sew
eral months.
Miss Florence Nance, a charming
belle of Eggville, has returnedhome
after an extended visit here.
Lon Rushing has returned from
Memphis. We don't know what
the "Old Ranger" is after, but will
ind out later, we guess.
The log rolling and quilting Civ
en- last week by Uncle Crofford and
Aunt Sophia Rushing was well at
tended, and every one enjoyed the
turkey dinner.
The WHY reporter can tell you
chat w. I'll. Lockhart shipped car
load Of hogs, but the Smiths Col
Iege reporter can tell you what he
received for them.
WHY April 3.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-04-06

be services at IL o'clock. Dinner
on the ground
Rev. E. r. Condor is here to see
his daughter, Mrs. Tom Hicks, who
is very sick.
Walter Lashlee died last week Of
pneumonia. He leaves a wife and
baby, to whom we extendsympathy
G. O. Bane is some better. He
says he is not anxious to recover
now, as his wife has some one to
help her Its a boy.
Will some one please explain why
Rev. Mr.. Brooks changed his APP
pointment at this place to the same
day and hour Of that at Pleasant
Hill, which has been a standing APP
pointment for many years.
SMITHS COLLEGE, April 3.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-04-06
FROM FAXON.

Regular correspondence
Mrs. Mollie Akers is still very
sick.
Marion R. Lindsey ig very sick
with fever.
Constable j. G. Parker and Z. G..
Stagner were at Camden yesterday.
George B. Faxon is having a neat
fence put around his cottage on
Main street.
Miss Claudio Stagner left yester-
day for McKenney, Tex, to reside
in the future. A young man here
has looked very sad since her de-
parture.
Miss Blanche Tomlin and John
L. Mobiles were married last Sun
day at the home Of the brides par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. M. Tomlin,
2 miles south of Faxon, Justice j.
W. Luter officiating. The bride is
one of Benton County's fairest and
most highly accomplished young
ladies, and Mr.. Mobiles is the popu-
lar merchant prince of Point Ma
son and most exemplary young
NAH. We join host of friends in
wishing them a long life Of JOY and
prosperity.
FAXoE, April 3.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-04-06
FROM WAY.
Regular correspondence

Regular correspondence
On account of rain Rev. G.. w.
Florence failed to fill his regular
appointment at this place.
Misses Annie Holland and Leola
COwan, of Flatwoods, were guests
of the family of J. L. Holland last
Sunday evening.
The quarterly meeting at Wes-
ley's Chapel viii embrace the third
Saturday and Sunday in this month.
We learn that quarterly meeting
will be held at Chestnut Hill at the
same time. The teachers associa-
ton will meet at Flatwoods Satur-
day, April IA.
WAY, April 3.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-04-06
CHANCERY SALE OF LAND.


Inobediencetoa a decree rendered by the
chancery court at Camden at its March
term, 1900, in the cause OF r. L. Nance ct
ais vs.. II. w. Akers ct ais, will on
Monday, May ?, 1900, at Noon,
offer for sale to the highest bidder at the
east door Of the courthouse in the town
Of Camden the two tracts Of land Of which
NJ. J. Nance died the owner, and lying in
the ninth.ciyil district of Benton County,
and containing 371s and 3316 acres re-
spectively. A full and complete descrip-
ton OF said two tracts Of land will be given
on day of sale, or can be procured at any
time at my Office.
Said two tracts will be sold separately
upon credit of 8 and Is months except
10 per cent. Of the purchase price is to
be paid in cash. The purchasers will be
required to execute notes for the deferred
payments with approved security thereon
and a lien will be retained on said land
as farther security.
This March 81, 1900.
W. l.. MORRIS,
J. A. CLEMENT, Clerk and Master
Solicitor for romplainants. 20-I5
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FROM SMITHS COLLEGE.

Special correspondence
Jack Greer was reported very low
yesterday.
This community was largely rep
resented at Camden yesterday.
The cemetery at Old Rushing s
Chapel will be cleaned off the sec
end Thursday in May. There Will
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-04-06
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.
1868 I


In chancery at Camden, State of Ten
nessee, office OF the clerk and master Of
chancery court, Camden, Tenn, March
%; 1900.-George w. Cole ct ais VS.. J. P.
Jordan ct ais.
1t appearing from affidavit filed in this
cause that the defendants Belle Jordan
and James Jordan are nonresident of the
State of Tennessee and are citizens of the
State of Texas; Ebert Holland, Zarnie
Holland, Little Bennett Holland, Willie
Jord IN and George Jordan are citizens of
the State Of Arkansas, so that the ordinary
process can not be served upon them. It
is therefore ordered that said defendants
enter their appearance herein before the
clerk and master Of this court on the first
Monday in May, 1900, and plead, answer
or demur to complainants' bill, or the
same will be taken for confessed as to
said defendants and set for hearing ex
parte, and that q copy Of this order be
published for four consecutive weeks in
THE CAMDEN Chronicle,
vs. j. MORRIS,
Mccall q Mccall, Clerk and Master
Solicitors Tor complainmts 20sl5
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-04-06
CHANCERY SALE OF LAND.


Inobedience to a decree rendered by the
chancery court at Camden at it's March
term, 1900, in the cause of Sollie' Barnes
ct ais VS. E. G, Flowers ct ais, I will on
Monday, May 7, 1900, at Noon,
at the east door of the court house in the
town of Camden offer for sale to the high
est bidder the tract of land owned by w.
G. Barnes at the time of his death and
which was etapart to his widow as home
stead and dover and is situated in the
eighth civil district of Benton County and
contains about 200 acres. A full and
complete description OF said land win be
given on day Of sale, or can be procured
at any time by calling at my office.
Said land will be sold upon a credit of
8 and Is months except a cash payment
of l0per cent, OF the purchase price The
purchaser win be required to execute
notes with approved security and a lien
will be retained as further security upon
the said land.
Said land will be sold subject to the
homestead and dover interest OF Delilah
Barnes, the widow of said w. @. Barnes
deceased
This March 81, 1900.
w. L. MORRIS,
S. L. PEELER, Clerk and Master
Solicitor for compliments. 20-15
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-04-06
CHANcERY SALE OF LAND.

1851.
Inobedience to a decree rendered by the
chancery court at Camden at its March
term, 1900 in the cause of E, J. Nunnery
VS. George Nunnery ct ais will on
Monday, May z, 1900, at Noon;
at the east door of the courthouse in the
town Of Camden offer for sale to the high
est bidder the tract of land of which Ma
thaniel Nunnery died the owner, lying in
the third civil district of Benton County,
Tenn, and containing about POI acres.
A full and complete description OF said
land will be given on day Of sale, or can
be procured at my office.
Said land will be sold on credit of one
and two years except 10 per cent. OF the
purchase price which must be paid in
cash. Notes with approved security for
the deferred payments will be required
and lien retained upon said Land as fur
Their security.
This March 81, 1900.
w. L. NORRIS,
j, G. ROBINS, Clerk and Master.
Solicitor for complainant 20-15
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-04-06

Perfect digestion rs the only foundation
for perfecthealth The food We eat makes
all The blood we have which in turn feeds
every nerve, muscle and tissuei in the body.
Herbine quickeus the appetite, aids diges-
ton, gives tone and yigor to ali the func-
tons and ensures good health. Price soc.
Sold by all druggists.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-04-06

Nearly every person needs a tonic med
icine at this time of year to brace up and
invigorate the nervous system, to cleanse
the bowels, liver and kidneys, Herbine
is the best and safest remedy to do this,
as it will cure constipation, regulate the
liver and enrich the blood. Price, SOC.
Sold by all druggists.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-04-06
CHANCERY SALE OF LAND.


In obedience to a decree of the chancery
court at Camden made in the cause of Jas
L. Thompson VI. Frank Thompson ct ais
| will on
Monday, May 7, 1900, at Noon,
in front Of the courthouse door in Cam
den sell to- the highest and best bidder the
tract Of land in said decree described be-
ing the farm that w. @. Thompson died
the owner of. Said land lies in the fifth
district Of Benton County, and contains
400 acres. A full and complete descrip-
ton Of said land will be given on day of
sale, or can'be procured by calling at my
Office
Said land will be sold upon a credit Of
II and "A months in bar of the equity Of
homestead. The purchaser will be re-
quired to execute notes with approved Sc.
curity, and lien will be retained upon
said land as further security.
This March ", 1900.
w. J.. MORRIS,
S. L. PEELER, Clerk and Master.
Solicitor for complainant. 2O-15
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-04-06

An ounce Of prevention is worth pound
Of cure, and a bottle u Billiards. Hore-
hound Syrup used in time is worth a staff
Of physicians with drug store or two
included Price % and 50e. Sold by all
druggists
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-04-06

Most women with female weakness suf-
Ter dreadfully from piles in addition to
their other pains, They may be cured by
using Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment,
Price, SOC in bottles, tubes, 75c. Sold by
all druggists.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-04-06

TO CURE La GRIPPE IN TWO DAYS
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. e. w. Groves signature on
every box. 25 cents.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-04-06

Whites Cream Fermiluge not only eff
lectuallv DESTROYS worms, il also increases
the appetite, aids assimilation and trans
forms a1rail iniantto one ofrobust health.
Price, o. Sold bv all druggists,