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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-10-25

Up-to-date roads make up-to-date
citizens.
Good roads win pay even better than
good stock. 1t is absurd to have Berk-
shire pigs and razor-back roads.
There is no part Of the nations
business or social life which is not af-
fected by the question of good roads.
The railways are benefited by hard
roads. and 1t is almost as much to
their interest to have them built as it
is to the farmers.
Farm life must be made more at
tractive; the people must have more
of the advantages that hitherto have
obtained only in town or city life.
Good roads make this possible.
Distance is no longer measured by
the yardstick, but by the clock tick;
distance is merely a matter Of time in
this age Of rapid transit. Good
roads make short miles, bad roads long
ones.
with bad roads as a barrier to free
and easy intercourse between the city
and the farm, the young mind Is
warped by wrong impressions, the
soul narrowed by prejudice and sound
symmetrical education thereby mucl
hindered If not rendered impossible
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-10-25
IMPORTED MARBLE.
The ola Ways and the New OF Bringing
It Here and OF Handling 1t.

The old ways and the New OF Bringing
It Here and OF Handling 1t.
1.-THE difference between old ways OF
doing things and new" said a man ac-
auainted with the marble trade, SIS
shown in the manner of handling Inn
ported marbles at this port. Formerly
all the various kinds of fine italian
marble received here were brought in
sailing ships, most being landed at
Corlears Hook, on the East River
Just below Grand street. There were
in that neighborhood and there are
some there still, mills for the saving
and working of marble. And hither
came lighters to get the marble for
mills at various other points about the
city that could be reached easiest by
water.
NOW the bulk Of the marble brought
here comes by steam, to be discharged
Mt the steamers landing place, largely
in Brooklyn, and little marble comes
to Corlears Hook.
"Thls fine, and much OF It costly.
marble, comes a great deal Of 1t in
great blocks, weighing tons apiece.
In the old days they used to have at
the Hook a great sheers with which
the ships were unloaded and all the
work of hoisting was done by hand,
and to get six or eight Of these great
blocks out Of the ships hold and set
on land was considered a fair days
work. Next steam hosting appliances
were introduced. and they raised the
limit to twenty-five or thirty big
blocks a day. Now the marble is
brought over cheaper, sometimes as
ballast, and more eXpeditiOusly. and It
Is handled more expeditiously here,
and none of It is put ashore at all ex'
cept at or near the point where 1t if
to be worked.
ut is hOlsted with powerful machin
cry out Of the hold of the steamer II
which II is brought and lowered OntC
the deck of a floating steam derrick
alongside. With its load OF blocks
aboard this floating derrick starts OF
to make delivery at the landing places
of the various conslgnees. To COrlear
Hook, for instance, where all the mar
t BILE ships used to land, now comes
floating derrick with the big clocks o
q marble on It's deck. With its own del
= rick 1t picks up and swings ashor
o here the blocks for the mills and is Of
q for the next point of delivery. A
y quicker and cheaper and more in lin
! with modern business ways, but tn
8 Hook misses the marble ships all tn
4 ame."-New York Sun.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-10-25

the United states bhoulu
aid in building the great
highways, as was contem-
plated by the founders Of the Govern
ment In fact the power given in the
Constitution to establish postofIices
and post roads might justly be con-
strued so as to include all roads need
ed for postal service. Rural mail de-
livery will necessltate thousands OF |
such roads through the country dis !
tricts. why should not the General
Government aid in building them?
How could the Government expend
money that would do much good to
the people Of this nation? Good roads
would make the country more attrac-
tive, and would tend to relieve the
congestion Of population in the cities.
The greatest drawback to country life
is the inability to move with ease
from point to point, owing to the bad
condition Of the highways. Why can
not the Government make apprOpria-
lions for the highways on land as well
as. the highways on water? But
few go over the latter, while millions
90 over the former. Congress votes
subsidies to railroads, steamships and
for mapping the seas of commerce.
This is a very necessary and impor-
tant work, but not more important
than making the highways on land.
We all know how anxious Congress
men are to get an appropriation in the
rivers and harbors bills for the I'M
provement Of some Insignificant stream
In their State. How much wiser 1t
would be to vote this appropriation
for making some highway between
two cities or between two States.
Hundreds Of millions of dollars have
been wasted on streams that can never
be made navigable, which If expended
on our highways, would give us the
best system of roads In the world.
Suppose the General Government
should appropriate every ten years al
amount equal to that now expended
for pensions, say, $15O,OOO,OOO, for the
building and improvement of thu
roads of the country. This would
give, in round numbers, 81 per capit'
for the entire population Of the United
States. This, continued for two gener
ations, would grade, macadamize ant
gravel every great public thorough
fare in the country, when aided by 10
y, cal appropriations.
Who would begrudge the expendi
ture after such roads have been built
Who would not say that the expendl
ture was a wise one. elevating in 1t
Influences and adding immensely t
the tangible wealth and commerce Q
the country? We paid more than thi
amount in the expenditures of tn
Spanish war. Is there a single persO
who would not receive a benefit frol
good roads far greater than he II
ceived from the Spanish war? Put
in another way: Is there single pc
son now using the highways of Il
country, or whose business Is in al
way affected by the traffic on Il
highways of the country land tn
touches the business interests Of eve
man and woman in the United States
who would not be willing to pay
much for good roads as he has pa
for the war with Spain2
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-10-25
no.t For Tho ROweIs.

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c1pTTs Candy Cathartic, the genuine, put up
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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-10-25

FITS permanently cured. No FITS or nervous Gus,
ness sftsr frst days use Of DR.. K.ine's Great
Nerve Restoror. 90 trial bottle ana treatise tTee
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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-10-25

Mrs. WlnSloW's Soothing Syrup for ehilareu
teething, soften the gums, reduces lnnH naIT,
ton. allays pain, cures wind collie. zoo Do'''
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-10-25

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an iniaLlDlo
medicine for coughs and colds " SAAUAN'
Ocean Grove, N. J., Feb. II, 1900.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-10-25

A collector is responsible for the sta ls
ment that men of promise generally De-
come men of note.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-10-25

One way TO have a hOusewarmins Is to
put in lots of coal.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-10-25

Truth is stranger than fiction because 1t
is 80 much more rare.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-10-25

Because mans barber that gives MIN
no license 10 lather his wife
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choice in the ring with Brigade and Oh net next in demand.
 In the first race, for 2-year-olds, South Elkhorn had the call in the betting. but third was the best he could do, Dave Sommers winning handily from Fred Or gill. lilly Pantland ran away with the second event, a ffye-furlong dash, beat ing Nobleman easily. The fourth race, at four and a half furlonga was won by G. c. Bennett's Myra Morella, who was favorlte in the ring The fifth event was a steeplechase over the full course, and was won by Tonto. who beat Angus, the favorite by half dozen lengths. Bessie Macklin was played heavily in the last race, at five furlongs, but was beaten by silverdale from the Schorr stable. The weather was delightful and the attend ance was large.
 First Race-Four furlongs; for 2-year- olds: Dave Simmons 113 (Gilmore), to l. won; Fred Orgill 103 c. Woods), 8 to 1 and to 1, second; Rud Hynika 103 (Gormley) 10 to l. third. Time: O:50&.
 Second Race-Five furlongs: Lilly Pant land S9 (Gormley) to l. won: Nobleman 119 (Kiley), to 1 and to l, second; Acushla 104 O. Miller), 6 to l. third. Time: 1:03.
 Third Race-One mile; the Montgomery handicap consolation; purse: The Con- queror 106 (Coburn), : to 5, won; Caviar 100 (O'Brien), 10 to 1 and to l. second: Brigade 103 (Cochran), to 1, third. Time: 1:H
 Fourth Race-Five and one-half fur longs; selling: Myra Morella 102 (Coburn), to 5, won; Tempest 101 (Cochran), II to l. second: Sam P. Cochran TOT (Wink- field). 10 to 1, third. Time: 1;09$.
 Fifth Race-Selling; steeplechase; about two miles: Tonto 158 q. Johnson), to 1, won; Angus 153 CII. 8. N. Wilson,, to 5 and out second; Bamboanga 124 (Kelly), 8 to l. third Time: 4:501a.
 Sixth Race-Five furlongs: Silverdale 104 (J Woods) to 1. won; Bessie Mack lin Ill (Crowhurst), 1 to ?, second; Ben Ledi 1O4 (Coburn) to 1, third. Time: 02.
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THE IRON MARKETS
 ARE VERY STRONG
Every Suspicion of ManipuIa- ton to Help Consolidation
 Has Disappeared

New York, April 1.-The Iron Age says: throughout and every suspicion of ma nipulation to help along the floating of the great consolidation has disappeared The demand In every direction proves to be enormous. and there Is no doubt that 1t has, for the present at least, outrun the active capacity great though 1t be.
 Pig iron for steel purposes for prompt delivery continues very scarce and billets are simply unobtainable for early ship ment. In fact. some of the rolling mills belonging to the consolidation are idle be- cause the steel plants cannot furnish them with material. Premiums are the rule. not alone for steel but also for d large variety of finished products. and heavy orders are being placed.
 "As yet there are no indications that the danger point in values has been reached, although some of the most con servative of consolidation managers aver that it is not far off.
 'In foundry irons buyers representing a wide variety of consumptive require ments are still coming into the market, and good purchases continue in spite of the fact that the Southern furnaces are now asking 11.75 for No. ? foundry, free on board, Birmingham. As an instance of how great the change has been, we may cite the fact that one leading com pany last week made shipments to Europe on old contracts which netted only s750 at the furnace
 Another instance of the sharp struggle which European manufacturers are en- gagged In against American competition is furnished by the bids for the second installment of the famous Java cast iron water pipe order Int first for about 3.e0o tons. has just been captured by the large French works at Pont-A -Mousson, at a figure which. 1t is claimed, was A per ton below the lowest American bid.
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D in the second. Matt Simpson in the third and Ginki in the fifth. The others went $ to Scorpio. Lady Padden and Knight of the Garter The latter two were the on- ly favorites which took first money. Weather cool and track heavy. Knight of the Garter the favorite, won by four lengths.
 First Race-Five and a half furlongs Scorpio, 116 Qandry), to ?, won; Lex ington Pirate, 120 (Wonderly), 3 to 5, sec ond Charley Moore, 11S (Vandusen), to ?, third. Time. 1:12.
 Second Race-Four and a half furlongs: Carroll D, 104 GMilesl 25 to 1, won; Dolce Far Nierte 10S CT. Walsh). 1 to and out, second; Wait A Minute, 10S (MiHer) to I, third. Time, 0:5Sss.
 Third Race-Seven furlongs, selling: Matt Simpson, III (Brennen. 10 to 1, won; i; Prosite, 100 (L. Daly), to 1, second i; Cherished, S4 CWilkerson), to l, third. Time. :33.
 Fourth Race-Five furlongs: Lady Pad den, 9S o. Slack), to l, won; Irene Lind say, 90 (Wonderly), to and 2 to l. sec ond; Sylvan Dell 115 Uandry), 10 to l. third. Time 1;05.
 Fifth Race-Seven furlongs: Ginki, 102 (Miles), to 5, won; Albert Edward, 101 (Booker), 20 to and to 1, second; Street Boy 97 CWonderly), 10 to 1, third. Time, :34 2-5.
 Sixth Race-One mile and 100 yards, selling: Knight of the Garder, 101 Gan- dry), to 5, won; Kirkwood, 110 Dale), to and ? to 5, second; Big Gun, 113 Vandusen), to l. third. Time, 1:54.
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CUBAN CONVENTION.
So-caIIed Radical Element confers
 With General Wood.

Havana, April 1.-The so-called radical vention, including Senors Juan Gomez Portundo, Aleman and Manduley held a conference today with Governor General Wood regarding the Platt amendment General Wood said that the United States government intended to deal justly and sire to retain possession of the island. He pointed out that the Platt amendment was drawn up primarily in protecting weak nation against outsiders.
 He explained that the Washington in- depreciation of clause III. of the scheme of relations was that the United States claimed the right to intervene solely for the purpose of preserving the independ- ence of the island, maintaining an ade- quate force to protect life, property and individual liberty and completing the ob- ligations imposed by the treaty of Paris upon the United States. He expressed the opinion that in drawing up a treaty, many points in the future relations of Cuba with the United States might be more clearly explained to meet present objections.
 The delegates retired apparently pleased with the interview. Senor Portuendo said he thought everything would be settled satisfactorily He Is in favor of the ap- pointment of a commission to go to Wash ington and expects favorable results from such a step.
 Orders were issued today directing the holding of municipal elections throughout Cuba June 1.
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At San Francisco.

San Francisco, April 4.-Tanforan re- suits:
 First race, three-quarters of a mile, selling-The Pride, 116 (Mounce), to 5, won; Isaline, Ill CDominicO, to l, sec ond; Hermoso, 119 (O'Connor), to 1, third Time, 1:15A
 Second race, one-half mile-Lapidus, 106 (Conley), 15 to 1, won; zirl, 1O7 Dominiclk, ? to 1, second; Minerva, 1O2 (See), 15 to 1, third Time, 49A.
 Third race, one mile-Bernota, 99 (Bausch), 6 to 1, won; Polling Boer, 1O7 (O'Connor), to 5, second; Beau Ormonde, 107 (Dominck), to l, third. Time, 1;434
 Fourth race, seven-eighths of mile handicap-Articulate, IA (Dominiclx), to 5, won Vulcain. 116 (OConnor, to 1, second; Dandy Jim, 110 (Wedderstrand), F to l, third Time, 1:29
 Fifth race, cone mile and a quarter sell ing-Gauntlet 10S (Mounce), ? to 1, won, Lena, 102 (Butler) to l, and Scotch Plaid 112 (Wedderstrand), to 1, ran dead heat for place. Time, 2:11.
 Sixth race one mile, selling-Rinaldo, 1O5 (Dominick) 3 to 1, won; Joe Ripley, 105 (Brodine), 5 to 1, second; Cue, 105 (StuarD, 15 to l, third. Time, 1:4424.
The age-herald., 1901-04-05
Courtmartial Decision.

Washington, April 1.-The District Court of Appeals today heard argument of case of exceptional interest to army and navy officials, involving the right of a court-martial to change it's verdict up- on reconsideration of case. Capt. Louis F. Brown, colored soldier of the Span ish war, was court -martialed on the charge of gambling with private soldiers. The court-martial acquitted him. The sec of war directed the court to re- consider the case. It did so, and returned a verdict of guilty, involving dismissal from the service. Brown appealed to the
The age-herald., 1901-04-05
PATRICK SHOWS
 WONDERFUL NERVE Read Aloud Statement of Jones
 Without a 1remor JUDGE SCORES THE VALET Says He Is Weak, Wicked and Unfor- tunate, and Deserves Contempt,
 But He will Not Allow Him
 Insulted in Court.
JUDGE SCORES THE VALET

New York, April 4.-There were at least two incidents during to-day's cross-eXam- ination of Charles F. Jones, the valet secretary of millionaire William M. Rice, which rose above the ordinary. One was a remark by Justice Jerome, who pre- sides at the hearing, and which prbably shows why Lawyer Patrick, accused with Jones of the murder of the former Texan, has all along taken the accusations of Jones against himself with demeanor almost bordering on contempt.
 Attorney Moore, for the defense had asked that when the hearing concluded for the day 1t should not be resumed until Tuesday. Justice Jerome seemed willing, and then added
 Tt is necessary that Jones' testimony as to this murder should be corroborated He being a confessed accomplice his testimony alone is not enough upon which to hold Patrick
 Attorney Moore tersely added to this:
 We understand that, and we suppose the district attorney does too"
 Tonight those who are watching the case closely are wondering what the cor roborative testimony the state will in- troduce to sustain the statement of Jones.
 The other incident brought out in the dearest light the indomniatable nerve of Patrick. At one point 1t became neces- sary that statement made by Jones be read and 1t was given into the hands of counsel for the defense for that purpose. This was the statement in which the valet claimed Patrick killed Rice and which he has since denied. The reader hesitated and stumbled over the written words. Suddenly Patrick spoke up, ex- claiming, here, I guess l can make it out; I'll read it."
 voice he read:
 ''P., got a towel and sponge and satura- ted the sponge with a colorless liquid he had In a bottle. Then he went into the room where R. lay in bed. l Uones) was not in the room but opened the door and peeped in.
 "P. was standing over R. with the cone shaped towel in his hand and pressed it down over R.. s face"
 Patrick was still reading with no show of emotion when Justice Jerome ordered a recess for luncheon.
 The Ps and Rs in the statement stand for Patrick and Rice.
 At another point in the proceedings Justice Jerome gave his estimate of Jones with characteristic terseneSs. At torney Moore had been raking the witness with questions. all tending to bring out the valet's lying propensities. He show ed that Jones had lied and deceived his own father when the latter called on him at the hospital after he had attempted suicide; that he had told truths to As sistant District Attorney Osborne and that he had lied to his own counsel Here Justice Jerome struck in with the remark: "The witness is a weak wicked and unfortunate man. He is a self-con- fessed murderer and deserves contempt, but l won't allow you to insult him."
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Sultan immediately after the recent earth

Sultan immediately after the recent earth quake in this city:
 Tt is with deep emotion" said the Elm peror. that I have just learned what danger your majesty was in at the time of the feast of Bairam and how manifest ly God has protected your majestys prec- ious life. In offering my sincerest congrat- ulations on your majesty's escape from danger, I cannot conceal my admiration of attitude your majesty observed and the example of bravery given by your majes- ty to your subjects and to the foreigners present.
 T pray to the Lord to continue to hold keeping
The age-herald., 1901-04-05
A TEXAS WoNDE,;.
HaII,s creat Discovery.

One small bottle of Halls Great DIS eovery cures all kidney and piadoer troubles, removes gravel cures diabetes, seminal emissions. weak and lame backs rheumatism and all irregularities or the Kidneys and bladder in both men ana women, regulates bladder troubles Tn children. One small bottle in two months treatment. and win cure any case above mentioned Price HO0. pr. E. w. Hall, sole manufacturer. P. O. Box 629. St. Louis. Mo. Send for testimonials. Sold by all druggists.
The age-herald., 1901-04-05
MEMPHIS AND FRISCO.
The Community of Interests Will Be
 In Effect July 1.

Kansas City, Mo, April 4.-President Winchell of the Memphis road, said to- day that the community of interests of the Memphis and Frisco lines will be in effect in it's fullest sense about July l. The twelve miles of track extending from Miami, l. T., on the main line of the Memphis to the Frisco main line are to be built at once. The contract will be let this week for this connecting link and 1t will be finished by July l. The branch line of the Memphis from Baxter Springs to Miami will be rebuilt with seventy-five pound steel rails. For this improvement 1400 tons of rails have been ordered for immediate delivery. This line will be part of the main line between Kansas City and Oklahoma and Texas. It is believed that the Memphis general offices will be removed from Kansas City to St. Louis.
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civil courts, but Judge Bradley, of the District Supreme Court refused to issue the required mandamus to secure his rein statement iR the service Brown then took the case to the Court of Appeals, which heard arguments today upon his applica- tion for mandamus. His point is that the first verdict of the court was final.
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Read This.

Dothen Ala, April 24, 1899. MT. J. R. Young, Dothen, Ala,-Dear Sir: This Is to certify that 1 received great relief from the bottle of Halls Great Discovery which l bought of you In fact, I do not think there is any thing to equal 1t. was troubled for about two months with lame back and after taking one-half bottle I consider myself cured.
 Yours truly, J. J. WILLIS.
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ON THE RAGE TRACK
At Memphis.

Memphis, Tenn, April 4.-Today's sport was characterized by good classes, fast time and close finishes. The Conqueror won pulled up and the performance stamps the son of Sir Dixon a good han dicap animal. The Conqueror was first
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shootinq at Gainesville.

Clarkesville, Tenn, April An fight over an old grudge at Dotsonville, near here, Ross Evans shot Will Winters four times, killing him instantly. Evans is in jail. Both were well known young men and unmar rried.
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As the hot weather of summer is ap- preaching, this paper will constantly keep before it's readers Teethina, a remedy which, where known. Is being universally used to prevent and counteract the effects of warm weather upon small children, and 1t Is hoped that all mothers of this com munity will keep their children in a healthy condition by giving 1t, for 1t costs only 25 cents at druggists; or mail 25 cents to c. J. Moffett, M, D., St. Louis, Mo.
The age-herald., 1901-04-05

Have your cuts for advertising and other purposes made by The Age-Her- aid Engraving Company. Its work is artistic and its prices moderate. Age Herald Building.
The age-herald., 1901-04-05
Mrs. Windows soothInq syrup.

the best remedy for DIARRHOEA Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS. It SoOTHS the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYs all PAIN, CURES WIND COLIC. and IS Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
The age-herald., 1901-04-05
At Benninus.

Washington, April 4.-Father Bill Daly won the three races in which his horses were entered at Bennings today, Carroll
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GREAT DANGER.
Emperor William Expresses Deep Sym. pathy for the Sultan.

Constantinople. April 1.-The Constanti- nople papers publish today the text of a telegram sent by Emperor Willisu to the
The age-herald., 1901-04-05

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