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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-02-05

During Thursday a lookout was
kept for twonegroes answering the
rather meager description furnish
ed by Mr.. Thompson, and Officer
Baber arrested a couple whose ap-
pearanceseemed to tally with those
of Mr.. Thompson's assailants.
"They gave their names as Mays
Waters and Jim Cliff. Waters and
Cliff proved to be the wrong me-
groes, however, and they were held
on the charge OF Vagrancy.
Shortly before o'clock Thurs
day evening Sergeant Davis and
Officer Woolsey arrested Charlie
Mitchell and Willie Williams on
suspicion of being the culprits.
Upon being confronted with the
negroes Mr.. Thompson immedi-
ately announced that they were
undoubtedly the men wanted. The
negroes then confessed.
''It was said at police headquar-
ters that the work of Sergeant De-
Wis on the case was very commend
able and that he had worked omit
almost the entire day. Late on
Thursday afternoon, after tracing
the negroes all over the city, he
located them in Southwest Nash
vile and securing Officer Woosley
he made the arrest. The negroes
have no criminal records SO far as
known, although they admitted
that they did not work and just
picked up a livin'.'"
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-02-05
TIE PEABODY FUND.

The Nashville News of Tuesday
has the following editorial:
"Chancellor Porter announces
that the disposal of the Peabody
fund practically settled, and that
it will be concentrated in great
teachers college at Nashville.
"This is in accord with the best
sentiment Of the South, and it is
especially gratifying chat so many
members of the Seethern board
urged the wisdom of this course.
GA great teachers college for
the South, located in this beanti-
full, healthful and cultured city,
will be a magnificent memorial of
Mr.. Peabody's philanthropy and
generosity, and its advantages to
the South can not be over-estima-
ted.
Nashville must feel, of course,
a special pride in securing such
an institution, with all it means to
the varied interests of this city,
but the chief point for congratu-
lation is that great teachers col
lege for the Southern States is to
be established at the most favora-
BILE point for it's prosperity. and
usefulness"
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-02-05

The reform of Memphis has be-
gun. in earnest. A special order
was issued by the police depart
ment Tuesday night to close all
saloons and places in which liquor
is sold at midnight and to keep
them closed until 4 o'clock the
next morning. The police were
also ordered to see that the gamb-
ling houses were kept closed. 1t
is said this is the first result of the
work of the com mittee of safety.
AS Memphis has over 700 saloons
it looks like the patrolnlen of that
city, if they do their duty, will get
busy and earn their salary.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-02-05

We need longer terms and bet
ter primary schools, and I trust
that you will see that the money
is used to supply these needs.
Employ no one to teach in these
public schools that does not love
little children and is not thorough
ly qualified. Professional knowl-
edge and a high order of attain
ments are absolutely necessary.
The primary teacher should be
the best teacher in the school sys-
tenn. Seymour A. Mynders.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-02-05

Tom j. Anderson and family q
Maiden, Mo, arrived here Mon,
day evening to spend a few weeks
with relatives and friends.
A small blaze occurred at the
home of Jim burden Tuesday af-
Sernoon, with slight damage. The
fire destroyed a chicken house,
which was .ignited from al ash
barrel.
Thomas T. Bowman and Ell. Clay
Carter, lawyers, of Waverly, Denis
Jones of Sycamore Landing and
S. E. Booker Of Arkansas, who are
interested in the case Of j. d.
Jones ct ais VS.. Thomas Shelton
ct ais, now pending in the county
court, were here Tuesday.
County Clerk w. d. Cooper has
issued marriage licenses to John
Wilson and Matte Beaton, .. s.
Farmer and Rachel Melton, Sam
Goodman and Ora Hatley, Cleve-
land Gossett and Eliza Moore, J.
w. Bradford and Maude Adams,
E. III. Murphy and Bertha Ward,
0. S. Cole and M. b. Harrison.
There ARE about four cases Of
measles in town, all isolated. 1t
seems the epidemic of the measles
spread through the country before
they made their appearance here.
Insome localities the measles have
cut down the school attendance,
and in a few instances the schools
have been closed on account of it.
John G.. Crocker, who resided
here a number of years ago, died
at his home near Hollow Rock
Wednesday, after sjbrief illness.
The interment took place at Cam
den Cemetery yesterday. Funer-
al services were conducted by Rev.
J. nj. Pickens at the grave. We
extend coincidence to the bereaved
family and relatives.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-02-05
DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE.

The County Democratic Execu-
tive Committee met. here on last
Monday, pursuant to the call of
Chairman d. B. Thomas.
On motion, the following reso-
luton was adopted:
"Whereas, the rules adopted by
this, the Democratic Executive
Committee, for Benton County,
calling and providing for prima-
ry election, to be held in the said
county of,Benton, for the purpose
of nominating Democratic candi-
dates for the offices of sheriff and
trustee of said county, provided
and declared, that the candidates
receiving the highest number of
votes cast in said primary election,
which was held on December 19,
1908, should be the regular nomi-
nees of the Democratic party in
said county; and
Whereas, this, the Democratic
Executive Committee for the said
county, at it's last meeting, held on
the 4th day of January, 1904, for
the purpose of canvassing the re-
turns of said election and counting
the votes cast therein, did canvass
said returns and count said votes,
and did declare that r. d. McCord,
candidate for sheriff in said pri-
mary election, received the high
est number of votes cast in said
election for sheriff, and that E. E.
Fry, candidate for trustee, in said
election, received the highest num-
ber of votes cast in said election
for trustee; land
"Whereas. this committee, by an
oversight, failed to officially de-
clare who the nominees in said
election were; therefore, be it
"Resolved, by the Democratic
Executive Committee, for Benton
County, that we, in meeting reg
ularly called by the chairman of
the committee, hereby officially
declare r. ID. McCord duly and
legally elected as the Democratic
candidate for the Office of sheriff
in said county, and E. e. Fry duly
and legally elected as the Demo-
cratic candidate for the Office of
trustee in said county, and that we
hereby declare them the nominees
of the Democratic party for said
Offices, respectively, in the said
county"
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-02-05
ASSAULTED AND ROBBED.
L. T. Thompson Has a Thrilling Experi-
ence in Nashville Last Week.

l.. I. Thompson, who attended
the Masonic grand lodge at Nash
vile last week, was assaulted and
robbed by two negroes. The fol-
lowing account of it,appeared i'll
last Fridays American:
IL. t. Thompson of Camden re-
ported to the police early Thurs
day morning that he had been held
up and robbed on Stevens street
by two negroes. Sergeant Davis
and Patrolman Woosley arrested
Charlie Mitchell and Willie Will
liams, and they were positively
identified by Mr.. Thompson. The
negroes then confessed to the hold
up and assault.
"Shortly after midnight Officers
Bardell and Allen were summoned
to the old car shed on Division
street. They found Mr.. Thomp-
son at the shed suffering from
bruises and a, stab wound in the
neck.
"Mr Thompson's story, told to
the officers while waiting for the
ambulance from the city}hospital,
was that he was stopping at the
Arlington Hotel on Church street.
Wednesday night he started out
to view the city and his sense of
direction became confused. He
endeavored to find his way back to
the Arlington, but became lost.
"He stated that he met two ne
groes, who volunteered to show
him the way to the Arlington. To
show his appreciation Mr.. Thomp-
son bought the negroes a drink,
and in doing SO changed S. bill.
"After leaving the saloon, Mr..
Thompson's guides piloted him in
to a dark street and suddenly, as
saulted him, one striking him in
the neck with a knife, evidently
with the intention of cutting the
jugular, for that vein was barely
missed, large artery being sew
cred.
"The negroes then secured Mr..
Thompson's money, amounting to
SIS. Is, and made off. His cries at
tracted help, and he was carried to
the old car sheds. The wound in
his neck bled. very freely, and it
was feared Mr.. Thompson was
dangerously cut. The doctors,
however, tied the severed artery
and bandagedh his wounds, and Mr..
Thompson was able to leave the
hospital Thursday. morning.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-02-05

In mass convention at Winches-
ter Monday the; Franklin County
Democrats instructed it's delegates
to the senatorial convention at
McMinnville Benton McMillin.
The convention was overwhelm-
ingly in favor Of McMillin. The
convention endorsed the present
State officials and B. A. Enloe for
railroad commissioner.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-02-05

Cephus Harris of Holiday was
arrested by Deputy Sheriff G. Ell.
Cuff for alleged forgery of note
and brought to Camden Tuesday.
The charge of forgery against the
defendant is made by John Spell
ings Of Buena Vista, we under
stand, and is in some way connect
ed with a horse trade. Mr.. Harris
gave bond for his appearance be-
fore Justice A. N. .Presson here to-
day.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-02-05

All communications must bere
ceived at this Office by Tuesday or
not later than Wednesday.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-02-05

The district director is one of
the most important officers elected
by the people. You are charged
with the care of the educational
interests of the children of your
district. The future citizenship
of the State will be determined by
the manner in which you discharge
this trust Seymour A. Mynders.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-02-05

The CHRONICLE and thesweekly
Memphis Commercial Appeal, 81.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-02-05
PERSONAL AND LOCAL sNEwS.

'uou yesterday.
Hon. q. A. Clement of Dickson
was IN town Monday.
Lucian Bugg, the tie man, was
here again this week.
Roy Melton has gone to Hunt
Ingdon TO attend school.
Il. i. Hudson returned yester-
day from q trip to jackson.
Miss Elba Carney has returned
from a visit to relatives at Eva.
@. I'll. Williams moved in with
Marshal j. Ell. Combs this week.
John T. Naifeh spenta few days
IN Nashville the latter part Of last
week.
Will S. Corbett is still confined
TO his room with something like
the grip.
Mr.. and Mrs. John II. Lashlee
have returned from a visit at Hol-
how Rock.
L. a. Wyatt, who met with an
accident few days ago, is able to
sbe out again.
Alma Fry of Coxburg has been
spending few days here with rel
sativesthis week.
Judge L. e. Davis has been sick
for the past week, but was some
better yesterday.
George Blakeley has moved to
the dwelling recently vacated by
IL. p. Browning.
Mrs. E. l.. Hudson and children
returned home last Tuesday from
q visit ct Coxburg.
George Brooks, the poultry and
tproduce buyer Of Martin, was here
~ few days this week.
Alvin Lashlee has accepted a
position as salesman in the drug
store Of j. G. Presson.
Daniel Clement can be found
behind the counter at the grocery
store Of Davis & Wyatt.
Mrs. J. Arnold and Miss Arnold
have returned from an extended
visit to relatives at Paris. 4
Circuit court meets here next
Monday. The docket is light
yene for this term of court.
Lee Cowell of Middlebrook, who
cut his foot accidentally a short
time ago, is able to be- out again.
T. e. Tucker was able to be out
on the streets Monday. His wife
and baby now have the measles.
Circuit Court Clerk l.. f. Wat
son was called to the southern part
of the county on business thelatter
part of last week.
]. M. Lashlee of Camden was
visitor at DR.. and Mrs. |. }. An
S1ersonss last Wednesday.-Hu Hunt
ingdonlDemooraf.
Sheriff r. d. McCord has been
absent a few days in the southern
norton Of the county on official
business this week.
Lem Thompson, who has been
teaching a successful school at
Bakers Chapel, returned home
Saturday, having closed his school
Friday.
Will Robins came down from
Nashville. Saturday on short va
cation. He got his hand injured,
and is taking lay-off until he can
go to work again.
Mrs. G. FL. Sullivan, who has
been in bad health for some time,
ia better. She is able to leave her
he'd for q short time this week, for
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-02-05

Wanted-To sell or exchange
valuable property in Camden for
farming land. Apply to G. V.
Hamley, Camden, Tenn.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-02-05

When in need Of nice stationery,
send us your orders.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-02-05

Don't fail to read the advertise
ments in The CHRONICLE this
week.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-02-05

The CHRONICLE and the weekly
Memphis Commercial Appeal, ST..
Give us your order at once.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-02-05

THE CHRONICLE and the Mem
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The Monte Vista journal., 1904-04-02

the foothills imn,stistsly adjoining the
valleys. thus insur,ng forever = cheap
fuel supply.
You can find oil thess conditions in
the Zig Horn Basin os Wyoming. and
even with this enumeration Of ITS sub
stantisl advantages. the RESOURCES Of tho
lissin have bssn but Touched upon.
There ere large bniiss II magnificent
grazing land. There 10 lumber in the
mountains for building PURPOSE There
are gold and copper mines in various
stages of development.
hut the object Of this article is more
especially 10 cali attention To the irr,-
gated propositions IN the Basin. 4 num-
h-r 81 cannls have bsen built. They
want settlers. and are offering substantial
Inducements IN the shsfs os low priced
~at~r rights ssd lands Hut thcss noe
pr'css cannot 10 for long. Hnd the soooss
YOU invest. the cheaper will you In sbls
70 do ~. Tor the advsacs v Just - surs
~ has b~~n the advance In the pros n
similar lands ia oshss sections. You can
nov buy irrigated land. with pseps;sal
and assured wssss rsghss sos IN "a sore
UP.
u you are intsesstsd 10 this coustsy.
shall b. glad Ia ssad yos frss, . tvsaty.
two pags folbss. In two cososa, vita .
map a the Basis nd aumssous ,llssess-
The Monte Vista journal., 1904-04-02

How would you i'ks m irrigated coun.
Try WHORE there v i've times ~ much
wstas for irs,gstisx - can b. utilised
Where ths sosl 10 fertile bsyood bsiIse!
whsse crcpn ars never Destroyed bv vto.
isat ssorns u sav kind! Whsss ths
climate 10 hsalthful ssd exh,isssslag!
whsss tAsss ass issgs dsSassas teal u
The Monte Vista journal., 1904-04-02

SmoEs-oHk-tanned, sewed with
WAX thread and warranted not to
rip. Wherep Al CAGrERs. Don't
go barefoot aud expose your toes
to the jiggers.
The Monte Vista journal., 1904-04-02

X. b. Wallace, who is close
observer, says he will not bc sur
prised ii Grover Cleveland Is nom
mated at st. Louis ms the prcsidcn.
tinl candidate.
The Monte Vista journal., 1904-04-02

Gen. Bloomfield Was in MOsca
FRIDAY on legal business.
The Monte Vista journal., 1904-04-02

Al the recent election Of officers
OF Creede Lodge Is. 7. .. Elks.
". q. Boyle wss elected Exalted
Ruler.
The Monte Vista journal., 1904-04-02

Mrs. Doris aud family have
moved back to the ranch where
they will spend the summer.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-31
PERSONAL

H. P. stabler. a Yuba City fruitman.
is at the Lick
George W. Hazen OF Portland Is az
the st. Francis.
F. A. Him, a Santa Cruz capitalist.
is at the Palace.
c. Dudet Of Mexico Is a recent ar
rival at the Palace.
T. L. Gates. a fruit grower OF vaca-
vile, is at the Lick
Mr. and Mrs. ]. D. Davis OF Willis
are at the Occidental
E. j. Ford OF Honolulu arrived at the
Occidental yesterday.
DR.. and Mrs r H Campbell OF New
York are at the Palace.
L. W. Blinn OF Los Angeles arrived
at the Palace yesterday.
Thomas s. Ford. mining man Of
Nevada City. is at the Grand.
State Senator John NJ Anderson OF
Orange County is at the Palace
G. L. Rickard and wife OF Gold
field are registered at the Palace.
Henry C. Schroeder. Nevada Coun-
tvs Assessor. is a guest at the Lick
Banker I. w. HelIman and wife
have departed on trip to Europe.
w. G. Rand and wife OF Boston are
among the latest arrivals at the St.
Francis.
Louis F. Breuner. one OF sacra-
mento's leading young merchants. is at
the Palace.
]. Parker Whitney the ROcklin cap
italist and fruit grower. and his wife
are registered at the st. Francis.
John Martin, the we'll known capt.
talist, and his family will leave for the
East next week on a pleasure trip.
James A. Yerington, the weIl-known
Nevada mining man, is down from
Carson City and staying at the Palace
Walter F. Parker, assistant tax
agent OF the Southern Pacific Com
pany, is here from Los Angeles and
registered at the Lick.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-31
BRITISH SHORE
SWEPT BY GALE
Several Wrecks Caused by
the Fierce Storm Which
Descends Upon the Coast
STEAMSHIP ON THE BAR
Danish Vessel Alabama Lies
in Perilous POsitiOn-Vast
Damage in the Interior

LONDON. Dec. 30.--A fierce gale
from the Atlantic swept over the
United Kingdom to-day Mountainous
seas were reported along the coast.
At Stornsaway, outer Hebrides, the
Danish steamship Alabama dragged
her anchors and stranded on Peninsula
Point. Her engine-rooIn and the stoke
hold sections were flooded. She is
leaking forward and has listed to star
board: A small vessel with a crew of
ten men foundered off Marlborough
Head. Yorkshire, on the North Sea.
The men were picked up and landed
safely.
Several minor shipping accidents
have also been reported, Much damage
has been done inland and telegraph
and telephone wires are down. A
number of accidents due to flying
debris have been reported.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-31
odd FeIIows Return Money.

When the odd Fellows general
committee that had charge of enter
tanning the Sovereign Grand Lodge of
the order in this. city last September
had raised a sufficient sum from the
California Odd Fellows to meet all
expenses, as ii was supposed, 1t ap-
peared that when the matter of cleo
trio illumination was discussed the
committee found itself short. The
committee went outside OF the order
and obtained subscriptions from TIN.
railroads, leading firms and individ-
uals. Recently the committee, on
closing up its affairs, found that it had
a surplus after paying all expenses
and II voted to return to each of the
subscribers outside Of the order so
per cent of the subscriptions
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-31
DETECTIVES SEEK ACCUSED
MURDERER OF METCALFE
Photographers Wife Is Still at City
Prison While Police Are Hunt
ing for Keeley.

The police are energetically search
ing for Edward Pierce Kelley, the
accused murderer of Bruce Metcalfe.
Descriptions of him have been wired
to nearby towns in order to prevent
escape, though the police think that
he is lurking somewhere in this city
Mrs. Metcalfe, because of whom the
murder was committed, is still held
bv the police. She is in highly ner-
vous state, appearing most concerned
for the safety of the man who sent
her husband to the grave. "Oh, L
could not testify against him." she
remarked. Of any one who spoke
with her yesterday she made the same
inquiry: Did they catch him yet? Do
they know where he is?"
She admitted that she had been liv-
ing with Keeley. offering as an ex-
cuse that her husband was brutal to
her. But she stuck TO her denial that
there was any conspiracy to kill Met
calfe. Il wanted a divorce" she said.
al did not want him TO be killed. 1t
was terrible"
The police are confident that they
have evidence to convict Keeley of
the crime. Four detectives are de-
tailed on the case, Dinan. Wren, Cole
man and Taylor.
The remains of Bruce Metcalfe have
been taken in charge by Mrs. Chris
F. Ryer. They will be inferred to-
day from her home, 721k Grove
street
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-31
NGdFlgEV6PyS6C.
--tf0n Of State
DPGnChGd.
.StOCk-RdiS6rdnd
..RdnChGP Are
Benefited

FRESNO, Dec. SO.-Rain started to
far ABOUT 7:39 o'clock this evening. 1t
iE welcomed for all, for il comes just
iE time 70 save the crops. The raisin-
growers have their crops gathered and
dried and put in the sweat box" so
mo damage will result The greatest
good viii be derived from the rain by
the stock rsisers OF the foOthill dis
tricts.
The feed started about three weeks
ago needed water badly and many of
the stockmen had about decided to
take their stock into the mountains TO
keep them from getting poor. The
farmers and wheat raisers are now
smiling, for they were all waiting for
the rain which the Weather Bureau has
been predicting for several days An
other heavy shower viii assure good
crops
Although the rainfall is not heavy,
II is coming down steadily.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-31
CROOKED WORK
INVESTIGATED
Superintendent of Whittier
Reform School Is Hailed
Before Governor of State
PETTY GRAFT ALLEGED
Trustees of the Institution
Called to Sacramento and
Examined by the Executive
Special Dispatch to The. caIl.

Los ANGELES, Dec 3O.-Charges Of
petty graft and laxity in management
bordering on criminaIity against Super
intendent Sherman Smith of the Whit
tier Reform School have caused the
breaking of the storm that had long
hovered over that institution. As a re-
suit of the dark clouds that suddenly
IoOmed up. Smith and the board Of trus-
tees, Dr. Walter Lindley. T. T. Newlin
and James Clarke, We're called to Sac
ramentO by the Governor and it is
said a hot conference was held behind
closed doors. They returned to-day.
but would say nothing further than
that everything is satisfactory
In a general way things have been
running smoothly at the Whittier re
formatory. with apparently perfect
harmony between the trustees and
superintendent, and good discipline
among the inmates, but rumors Of
graft have from time to time been
heard regarding Smith. They reached
the State Board of Charities and Cor
rectiOns and a committee consisting OF
its vice president, Rev. Dr. J. K Nc
Lean and o. K. Cushing, was appoint
ed to investigate.
Their report, together with that OF
the secretary of the board, W. A
Cares. was sent to Governor Pardee a
month ago. 1t reflected severely, not
only on Smith but on the trustees as
we'll
1t is said nothing will result from the
tnyestiga ton, whatever may have been
found. There seems to have been a
desire on the part of all persons di-
rectIy interested, including the Cover
nor TO keen the scandal quiet.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-31
LANDSLIDE IN YUBA.
Power Plant in MarysviIIe Suffer.
Heavy Loss.

Power Plant in MarysviIIe Suffers
Heavy Loss.
MARYSVILLE. Dec. 30.-As the re-
suit Of big landslide early this morn
ing a part of the Bay Counties electric
power plant at Colgate, thirty five
miles east OF this city. was put out Of
commission one Of the great pipe lines
that supply a generator was destroyed
and others were badly damaged. The
machine shop was wrecked and debris
piled over the grounds about the plant
70 a depth Of ten feet.
The slide started from q point on the
hill back Of the plant. The loss viii
amount 10 several thousand dollars.
-Four weeks viii be required TO repair
the damage. The big stone house in
which the machinery is housed with
stood the avalanche Of rock and dirt
All the workmen escaped injury. The
heavy rains Of the last two days caus-
ed the landslide.
Other plants owned by the company
were started UP TO help supply the cur
rent for the many towns and cities de-
pendent on the company for light and
power.