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The Press., 1900-05-10

William G. Endicott, 70, secretary OF
war during the first Cleveland administra-
ton, died of pneumonia at his residence,
in Boston, Sunday afternoon.
The Press., 1900-05-10
PercaleS.

Full SO inches wide, light and
dark ground, in both stripes and
figures. Our price SC q yard.
The Press., 1900-05-10
SOMERS


S. H. Perry is having his house paint
ed.
Mrs. Gutter has returned from Worces-
ter, Mass.
Regular meeting of the grange Thurs
day evening, May II.
Miss Alzade Converse Is visiting rela-
tives in Westfield, Mass.
W. o. Collins of Springfield called on
friends In town Sunday.
Mrs. SIP. Hurlburt is visiting her broth
er, Charles Bradley, in Rockville.
Mrs. May Wardwell has been visiting
several days in South Manchester.
Rev. Joseph Wise Of Wisconsin. will
occupy the Congregational pulpit next
Sabbath.
Ernest Fuller was home from Middle.
town University over the Sabbath, also
Miss Florence Pease from McDufie's
Springfield.
The Press., 1900-05-10
1861 ON TO WASHINGTON. 1900

Thousands are making their spring trip to
the National Capitol. But it is more peaceful
mission than in 1851. But it is a great army
And all have to take in the sights Of the great
metropolitan CITY OF NEW YORK. The
Ten Thousand last month. This great house
with its Grand Halls and Magnificent Parlors In
the very heart of New York, makes IL a most
central point to reach all places Of interest with
the least possible expense and time. Intending
visitors should get the new maps of New York
free on application to the United States Hotel
Boston, or Broadway Central New York
The Press., 1900-05-10
ET.T.TNQTRN
Crystal Lake Correspondence

Crystal Lake Correspondence.)
Rev. o. E. Thayer Of East Woodstock
has been spending few days In this
place. Mr.. Thayer Is quite feeble In
health.
Howard, five, the youngest son of MIR.
and Mrs. Myron II. Dimock, broke his
arm last Monday. DR.. Davis reduced
the fracture.
Edgar EIDE, 70, who died In Tolland
last week, was for a number Of years q
resident of this place. His remains were
brought here last Wednesday and buried
in the north yard. .a.T
The Press., 1900-05-10
Challies.

Very popular this season. All
silk and silk and wool.
Price 374 and soc yard.
The Press., 1900-05-10
Dress Goods.
Plaid Backs aud Bicycle
Suiting.

Just received, an assortment of
cloths suitable for bicycle and
walking skirts, and at prices that
are smaller than you anticipate.
81 inch all wool Checks and Stripes,
similar to mems goods.
Our price 81 a yard, instead Of $1.50.
"a inch Plaid Backs, all wool, extra
heavy.
Our price $1.39 yd., instead Of 81. 75.
"a inch all wool Oxford Gray, extra
heavy,
Our price $3.50 yard, instead Of 30.
The Press., 1900-05-10

1t has been calculated that the loss
from illness averages 2O,OOO,OO0 weeks
of work in the year, or 21a per cent Of
the work done by the whole population
between Is and 65 years of age.
The Press., 1900-05-10

Twenty-seven convicts at the state pris-
on at Wethersfield have filed petitions
for pardon at the next meeting OF the
board of pardons, June 4. John W..
Hunter, who was sentenced June 10, 1895,
nine years for manslaughter, and John
Quinn, who was sentenced September 1,
1891, ten years for breaking jail and at
tempt to commit rape, are the only two
from this vicinity among the petitioners.
M. R. Griswold of Hartford, who was
sentenced September 10, 1895, ten years
for burning to defraud, and Mrs. Kate
Cobb of Norwich, who was sentenced
January II, 1879, for life, for the murder
of her husband, are among the number.
The Press., 1900-05-10

DEPORT OF THE CONDITION Of
III The First National Bank of Stafford Springs
at Stafford Springs in the state of Conn.,, at the
close of business, April 18th, 1900.
The Press., 1900-05-10

The republican state convention at
Hartford this week resulted in a re cleo
ton of Chairman Fyler by large major
ity. The state central committee stands
Is for Fyler and for Fessendon. H. s.
Abel of Stafford Springs was elected a
member of the state central committee
from the Oath district, and William B.
Sprague from the 23d.
Francis T. Maxwell of Vernon was
elected delegate from Tolland county to
the national convention, and Edward E.
Fuller of Tolland was elected alternate.
The following resolution was adopted
by the convention:
Resolved, That 1t shall be the duty Of
the chairman of the republican town COM
mittee in each town to give notice Of ev-
cry republican caucus to be held In said
town, by posting call for such caucus,
specifying the time and place thereof on
the sign posts in said town, and also by
publishing said call In republican news
paper published In said town, If any there
be, and otherwise In republican news
paper having substantial circulation in
such town, at least five days before the
day of said caucus.
The Press., 1900-05-10

DOR SALE.-A very fine Lady's Sad
IL die for the small sum of SIS. Address all
inquiries to Box 1873, South Coventry.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-07-20
FROM FLATwOODs.

Regular correspondence
II. O. Pafford went to Eva Sat
urday on business.
A welcome rain fell here Friday
and crops are looking better.
The protracted meeting will be-
gin here the second Sunday in Au-
gust.
Mrs. Sara Cuff was the guest of
her daughter, Mrs. E, J. Pafford
Sunday.
Children's day was observed at
Hard Tussell Sunday. Flatwoods
was well represented.
Saturday, August 4, is the day
set apart for memorial services and
cleaning off the cemetery at this
place. Rev. W. A. Watts will con-
duct the services.
w. s, Sanders left yesterday for
Arkansas, where he expects to re-
side in the future. Will is a good
man and neighbor, and we wish
him and his excellent family sue
cess in their new home.
FLATWOODs, July IL.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-07-20
CAMDEN, TENN, FRIDAY. JULY 20. 1900
FROM FAxoN

Regular correspondence
Thomas Manley, road master, Of
Paris, was here to-day.
Walter Hassell spent Sunday at
Big Sandy with friends.
Constable j. Q. Parker and little
son were at Paris yesterday.
DIR. I. II. Tayloe, Of Big Sandy,
paid US a pleasant cali to-day.
Rev. w. A. Watts preached an
excellent sermon here Sunday.
Mack Spence and wife, of Claud,
visited in this community Sunday.
u. H. Allen and Jack Andrews
went to ClarksYille on an excursion
Sunday.
Capt John II. WHY has gone to
Clinton, Ky, whore he has secured
a position on the Illinois Central
Railroad.
Miss Annie Lowry, Of Big Sandy,
came over yesterday to spend a few
days here with her sister, Mrs. A.
l.. Hassell.
FAXOE, June H.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-07-20
FROM WHEATLEY.

Regular correspondence
Mrs. Bette Nance isindispoBed
at this writing.
G. s, Christopher, of Pace, was
here on visit Sunday.
J. w. Anglin and wife, Of Dan
Vile, visited here Sunday.
r. P. Berry and Horace Benton
were at Big Sandy Thursday.
The crop prospects are more fa-
vorable than they have been.
@. 0. Wynn and wife have re-
turned from visit at Big Sandy.
Quite a number Of Democrats
will attend tho speaking at Camden
tomorrow.
WHEATLBY, July IL.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-07-20
KILLED BY LIGHTNING.
Bob Wells Net Sudden Death and Others
More or Less Injured.

During a thunder storm in the
eleventh district last Friday after
noon about 4 o'clock Bob Wells
was killed and his mother and her
little son and a negro, Sandy Jor-
dan, were shocked by lightning.
They had been at work in the
field Con the Cox FARM and when
the rain came up took refuge un-
der the trees on the bank Of Bird.
song Greek. A few moments be-
fore the fatal flash of lightning,
Bob Wells seated himself near his
mother and rather chided her for
being frightened because of the Sc
we're electrical display. His little
brother and Sandy Jordan were
near by, and the latter was trying
to protect the boy from the rain,
as he was just recovering from a
spell Of sickness.
Sandy Jordan was the first to re-
cover from the effects of the shock
of lightning, and a sad scene was
before him. Bob Wells had been
knocked down the embankment of
the creek, a distance of probably
20 feet, and his head and shoulders
were buried in mud and water. His
mother and little brother lay at a
short distance, unconscious, and a
favorlte dog and one of the mules
had been killed by lightning.
AS soon as he was able to do SO,
Jordan secured assistance and the
body of Bob Wells was removed
from the creek, and at the same
time efforts were being made to re-
vive Mrs. Wells and her little son.
The boy soon recovered, but we
learned Wednesday that while Mrs.
Wells has recovered consciousness
she is in a very critical condition.
Bob Wells was a son of Frank
Wells, and was about eighteenyears
Of age. We join in extending sym
pathy to the bereaved family.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-07-20
FROM LIBERTY.

Regular correspondence
Farmers will soon finish work in
their crops.
Miss Ida Dickerson visited in
Camden last week.
The work of repairing the roads
is in progress this week.
Be sure and come out to the de-
bate next Saturday night
Rev. j. r. Harrison will preach
here next Sunday at 3 p. m
Good rains the past week have
been beneficial to growing crops.
Quarterly conference was held at
McCrae's Chapel last Saturday and
Sunday.
LIBERTY, July II.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-07-20
sLoTERIAL CONVENTION.

The convention called for the
purpose Of taking some action rel
atiye to the foterial race in this
district met at Camden, Tenn, July
IL, 1900 ID. G. Hudson was made
temporary chairman and II. A. Car
away temporary secretary. Motion
was made and carried to make the
temporary organization permanent.
On motion, the chairman named
the following as a committee on rep
resentation: A. @. McRae, of Ben
ton; b. H. Martin, Of Henry, and
r. ID. McCord, of Benton. The
committee retired and drafted tbs
following resolution:
We, your committee on basis Of rep.
resentation, submit the following re-
port, based on the Bryan vote, and find
and report as follows: Benton County,
IA votes; Decatur, 10 votes; Henry, 80
votes; total, 54 votes, and that the Dem
ocrats present from each county be en-
titled to cast the votes of their respective
counties. A. @. MCRAE.
b. II. MARTIN.
r. D. MCCoRD.
On motion, the report of the CON-
mittee was adopted.
ThefOlloWing resolution wasread
by Mr. Martin, Of Henry, the roll
call of the counties taken and the
motion adopted:
Whereas Henry County has called a
primary election, to be held in the said
county on the End day of August, 1900,
for the purpose Of selecting their candi-
date for hoater to represent this the six
teenth hoterial district III the next gen.
eral assembly of the State Of Tennessee;
therefore, be it
Resolved, That this convention hereby
declares the candidate or person receiv-
ing the highest number of votes cast in
the said primary election to be the nora-
inee of this convention, it being the in
tention OF this convention to accept Hem
ry County's choice as the nominee of this
convention.
A. G. McRae cast Benton Coun-
TVS IA votes for the resolution and
b. FL. Martin cast Henry County's
30 votes in favor Of same Decatur
County was not represented.
On motion, the convention ad-
iourned sine die.
d. G. HUDSON,
II
ID. A. CABAWAT, Secretary.
Secretary.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-07-20
FROM MELTON TOWN

Regular correspondence
A. M. Marses moved to Bristow
this week.
Crops are looking we'll in this
community.
Doine Farmer is reported on the
list of sick this week.
w. w, Hartley was at Big Sandy
Saturday on business.
Z. w. Farmer was at Camden
one day last week on business.
Rev. Jesse Farmer preached an
excellent sermon at Halls Valley
Sunday.
MELTON Town, July II.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-07-20

r. G. Hudson has retired from
the firm of Hudson q TOliver. G.
w. Toliyer has bought his interest
and will continue the business.
BY direction of the county court
W. G. Kirk and son, Hugh, both
of whom are in bad health, have
been sent to the poor house. We
understand that Mrs. Kirk and the
children will be taken care of by
her relatives at Johnsonyille,
The public schools are opening
up in the county, E. e. Mcdaniel
will teach at Old Cypress, begin
ming next Monday. Lem Thomp-
son will teach the Cowells Chapel
school, which will open next Mon
day, nnless the meeting continues
next week. Miss Lou Clement will
teach at New Hope, we understand.
1t seems that mail matter has
trouble getting through both ways
between Camden and Way. We
are informed that the bundle of
CHRONICLES sent to Way week be-
fore last was not received there
until last Saturday-jpst eight days
delay. Last Monday we received a
letter from Way that was mailed
July 7th-nine days only in trans.
sit between the two points. Thus
it is evident that there is some
thing radically wrong with the
service, and it is our intention to
ascertain where the trouble is--it
such a thing is possible.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-07-20
FROM GREENBKm.
Special correspondence

Special correspondence
We are still having local rains.
Riley Stockdale, of Lick Greek,
was here Saturday.
The people in this section have
about finished planting.
G. L. Herrin went to Paris last
Friday and sold a mule.
G. w. and Robert Cantrell and
j. W. Byrn have bought thresher.
Henry French, who had his arm
broken last spring, is still unable
to use it.
GREENBRIEB, July II.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-07-20
LOCAL AND PERSONAL NEWS.

Carlos Finley, of Hollow Rock,
was over Sunday.
Ephram Williams, Of Manley-
t7Ale, was over this week,
A very interesting meeting is in
progress at Cowell's Chapel.
CIV. Turner, Of WaveEly, is the
Democratic nominee for State SEN
atOr.
w. s. Weatherly and Miss Leila
Maiden visited at Big Sandy yes
terday.
= Clerk and Master W. l. Morris
llnd D. g. Hudson were at Paris
Monday.
j. A. Clement, I. G. Rye, D. g.
Hudson and w. 7. Morris were at
Nashville this week.
Miss lila Lashlee and Miss Mag
Melton went to Paris yesterday to
T5pend the week with friends.
Mrs. j. G. Presson and children
went to Big Sandy yesterday to
spend the week with relatives.
r.. Il. Cole, e. B. McGeh6e and
81. B. Martin and others, of Paris,
attended the fioterial convention.
Roberty.Ilt Phillips and family
have returned home from Hollow
Rock, where they have been for
Several weeks.
Rev. J. w. Mcdaniel, of Paris,
will conduct a meeting at Pleasant
Valley, commencing the fifth Sun
day in this month.
w. IS. Weatherly, of Hardin, KY,
has come up on a short visit VIII
has a host of friends here who are
!. always glad TO see him
u Hon. James Jeffreys, Of Mem
Dhis, spent Sunday here with his
family. Mrs. Jeffreys and children
went to Nashville Tuesday to visit
relatives.
leon and II. A. Carsway, W. P.
Redick, v. F. Morris, T. W. Floyd,
n. A. Goodin, Randolph Herring
don and others of Big Sandy were
here Wednesday.
In looking over the columns Of
THE CHRONICLE this morning don't
fail to read the announcement OF
Naifeh Bros, the proprietors OF the
New York Store.
Elihu Hudson returned home
Yesterday from tour Of the West
4 Vernon Farmer, of Arapahoa .
\ T.. came back with him and vii
spend a month or more here witt
relatives and old friends.
There will be a big barbecue a
Fggville on Wednesday, August I
The county candidates and other
will speak there on that day, ant
there will be plenty to eat and re
fresbments Of all kinds. Music b.
: tbe Harper Band. w. r. Hicks
J4Bs Bane, s. L. Hill and }. w
EEeCord are the managers.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-07-20
FROM BEAVERDAM.

Special cOrrespOndence.I
G. III. Cuff has treated his house
to a new coat Of paint.
Wheat threshing is in progress,
and although the crop is small the
yield is very good.
Democrats are all getting in line
and will present a solid front on
the End Of August
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-07-20

Perhaps the following which we
clip from the jackson Wing will be
of interest to many of our readers;
"There is a wrong impression
among the people as to the pay
ment of their poll taxes in order to
qualify themselves to vote. The
law provides that the trustee shall
furnish certified lists of all those
who have paid their poll taxes 80
days before the election. But this
does not prevent any voter from
paying his poll taxes ON the day OF
election and being allowed to vote
on the same.
"It is understood that applica-
tion has been made by some parties
to those whom the taxes have been
given to collect and they have been
refused the privilege of paying
their taxes because they had not
paid them 80 days before the elec.
tion. This is being practiced in
some parts Of the county to enable
certain parties to carry the election
of certain magistrates.
"This matter is going tn be thor
ughlyinvestigated before the elee
tion, and if any candidate or Office,
attempts to control the election o
any Office he will be exposed ant
receive some rebuff at the hands o
the people. The Whig is for fai
ELECTIONS and will expose any ant
all kinds of fraud or deception Of
the part of any one"
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-07-20

Willis Williams, better known as
"Uncle Willis" is making prepa-
rations TO 60 West.
Farmers have almost finished
plowing out their crops, which arc
very sorry in this locality OWING
TO 50 much rain, which has almost
ruined the lowland farms.
BEAyEBDAM, July IL.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-07-20

The Columbia Herald in refer
ngeditorially to Governor Benton
McMillin's letter to the Tennessee
Democracy last week says:
Now it is plain sailing. We
can all support McMillin and ali
support Cermack, withoutany men
tai reservations or embarrassments,
or fear of treading on each others
toes. 1t enables Tennessee De-
mocracy to present q united front
to common enemy, and makes the
election of both these gentlemen to
the respective Offices of governor
and Senator as absolutely sure as
any future political event can be.
Judge Snodgrass has never been
g factor IL the race hardly worth
mentioning. Now, to all intents
and purposes, he is out Of it. He
has criticised both the State and
National platform adopted by the
Democrats at Nashville and Kan
ses City, and the idea Of his longer
making the race as a Democrat and
submitting his claims to a Demo-
cratic caucus Of a Democratic leg
islature is simply farcical."
Fresh bread and cakes alwavg m,
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-07-20

Those who live on farms are es-
pecially liable to many accidental
outs, burns and bruises which heal
rapidly when Ballard's Snow Lini-
ment is applied. Price, 25 and so
cents. Sold by all druggists.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-07-20

For Sale-A good milk COW. A
regular bargain for cash. Apply to
Mrs. Paralee Rowe, Camden, Tenn.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-07-20

Fresh paints, oils, and varnishes
of all kinds at the Fry Drug Go.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-07-20

Mrs. s. j. Travis is receiving o
new line of the latest style hats
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-07-20

WANTED-HOnest man or woman to travel for
large house, salary $50 monthly and expenses,
with increase; position permanent; inclose self
addressed stamped envelope. MANAGER, $40
CaKton Building. Chicago
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-07-20

Fresh bread and cakes always on
hand at Hudson & ToliYer,a
The Lamar register., 1900-04-25
FAMILIAR CONDITIONS.

The Democratic party this year -
getting back into familiar conditions.
In the last campaign they howled ca
lamity, apparently thinking the people
would forget tha, the calamity thar ex-
listed had been brought about by Dem
ocratic rule for four years I'm the White
House and in Congress This year the
party is confronted by the conditions
that existed In 1884 and 1892. when the
cry was that the revenues OF the coun.
try are too large, and ought to be cut
dawn--in other words, that there Is TOO
much prosperity.
Grover Cleveland devoted the whole
Of the most celebrated Of his messages
to discussion OF what should be done.
10 reduce the revenue OF the United
States. We are confronted by a con-
dition, not a theory" he said. and the
condition was that the treasury was
too full Democratic rule soon changed
all that: but now Republican rule has
brought about the same old trouble.
The government is getting too rich
again, and the Democrats offer the re-
turn Of their party 10 power as a sure
recipe for making 1t poor again. The
people have taken that dose so recently
that they are likely to conclude this
time that the proposed remedy is a
good deal worse than the alleged dis
ease; the country can stand a little too
much revenue a good deal better than
it can stand another four years OF De
mocracy in the saddle.
The Lamar register., 1900-04-25
rasr.o nioo r.l.. mes ana ss~.

II Is unfortunate that the mnch-dts-
cussed Puerto Rioo tariff question Is
- generally misunderstood senator
Drisew. In his eloquent asfens.. af ilss
tariff measure. characterized thr aki-
tatiou over IL NJ n hasclsss excite.
ment~ The facts JusgiIy this eharac-
trrization- Few sewn 20 appreciate
that the proposed bill gives fTsS trade
In all the neeessar5es at Nfe. and u
tariff averaging only siE per cent up
on the market value OF other products
and even this tax ernses 10 exist In
two years or soaner II the people 0t iis.,
island ind IL expedlsnf TO abolish IL
Is there hardship under such law :
No resident OF Puerto Rico who re-
members tie oppressive taxation en-
forced by the Spanish government can
say so. DIR. Henry X Carroll. our spe-
cIal commissioner 10 Puerto Rico, re.
ports that Spain isyIed duties on ini-
ports TO-, and exports from. Puerto
Rico, special taxes on the loading and
unloading Of freight and passengers
an Income tax. and an Industrial and
commercial tax, reaching every mer-
chant, manufactures, artisan and pri-
vate citizen. Every retail shop. hotel.
restaurant. boarding house. soda-wa-
ter stand. and even flower stand, was
taxed under the spanish law. A tax
was levied on salaries. wages and com
missions. No kind OF business escap-
cd. The newspapers. laundries. funer-
al agencies, biacksmiths. nurses, pro
fessors OF music. milliuers, day labor
ers and even the manufacturers Of ar
titiciai limbs had TO contribute TO the
support OF Spaiu's oppressive rule. The
rich escaped by bribery Spaniards
We're favored and the natives discrim-
mated against DIR. Carroll SAYS that
II a merchants income were $4,000 A
year he would pay in direct taxes ST.
800 besides tax for a personal pass
port and direct taxes on his residence
and furniture. his horses and live
stock. This was taxation under Span
ish rule, and il was oppressive TO the
last degree. win the citizens of I,uer-
TO Rico prefer to continue IL rather
than to submit to taxation on an eaui-
table, fair and consIderate basis under
the administration of President Me
Kinley.-Leslie's Weekly.
The Lamar register., 1900-04-25

wallis annexation. led by the Hon Ar
thur Pue German, after the treaty
had been laid before the Senate for the
second time by President Mckinley
was the first: opposition TO the treaty
Of peace with spain, which made the
philippines United States territory was
the second, and yesterday saw the
third.
In each ease the dominant Democrat
ic desire was TO bar the Republicans
from the political prestige OF extending
the boundaries Of American dominion
In the defeat Of the Puerto Rico bill
there was stfli chance to muddle the
situation so that expansion at least
beyond the Sandwich islands. would
fail. Happily. destiny was too stroug
for the opposition.
No one can honestly deny that Puer-
TO Rico has got. by the bill Just passed,
the fair treatment due TO her from the
country OF her new allegiance So far
as concerns her trade she viii he fun
member OF the great American free
trade union the moment she herself
says the word. And the patience. wis
dom and resolution Of the Repuhlican
organization In ConEress In reaching n
satisfactory solution Of thS problem at
hand against party complications that
from the begiuulnE thrcatened serious
danger, are worthy Of all praise