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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1905-05-19
CLOSING EXERCISES OF SCHOOL.

The closing exercises of Benton
Seminary are in progressthis week
The exercises are held at the court
house, and there was alargeattend.
ance both Wednesday night and
last night.
1t is certainly the opinion of
everyone who heard the address
of Prof. L. l.. Fonville Wednes-
day night that it was a master
piece in the way of a literary gem,
full of scholarly thought, abound
ed in true eloquence and delivered
in an easy, graceful and pleasing
manner. Professor Fonville is a
native of Dyer, Tenn. He gradu-
ated with the degree Of A. b. at
the Southwestern Babtist Univer-
sity in 1908, being the valedicto-
rian of his class. He won quite a
reputation as an orator while in
the university. He has since that
time been teaching at Nebonville
in Gibson County. All who heard
his address here will treasure the
memory of an evening we'll spent.
Miss Edith Travis and Master
Sam Chandler were the successful
ones in the recitation contest on
Wednesday evening. The award
of medals was made by Professor
Fonville in few pleasing and APP
propriate remarks. The general
verdict is that all the participants
acquitted themselves splendidly.
The exercises last night consist
ed of songs, recitations, drills, tab
leaux, pantomimes and dialogues
by children Of the primary depart
ment.
The following children received
rewards for more than 100 perfect
marks in three months: Robert
Travis and Senter Meacham and
Edward Woodbridge.
A splendid program is promised
for tonight, which will close the
exercises.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1905-05-19

Among thecatches by local fish
erman this week was a fine speci-
men of theeel measuring 30 inches.
1t was captured after struggle by
Mrs. r. G. Hudson.
Mr.. aud Mrs. j. L. Hall, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. ID. Croker, Mrs. Dora Nc
Auley, ex-Mayor ID. b. Thomas,
Roy Melton, Tom Mcdaniel, Nan
Overfeldand Enos Thomas took in
the street fair at Waverly Tuesday.
The farmers on Tennessee River
have safely passed the first criti-
cal crop period since thehigh water
season is over. Crops are looking
fine and unless there should be a
drouth the yield will be unusually
good.
The crowd at old Hollow Rock
church last Sunday was about one
halft the usual size. The rain kept
many away, and the bad conduct
carried on there heretofore by the
tough element who have attended
the services kept many from going
who otherwise would have attend
ed. Carroll County Democrat.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1905-05-19
NOTICE.
IS, 1905

To the members OF Camp No.
LOLA, United Confederate Veter-
ans:
You will please pay your annual
dues to me on or before the first
Monday in next month, or your
name will be dropped from the
roll Of membership. The annual
dues are only 10 cents.
This May 16, 1906.
f. G. HUDSON,
Secretary and Adjutant General.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1905-05-19
A POINTER FOR YOU.

Get Fry Drug Co.'s prices on
paints. They can please you in
prices as well as quality. Keep in
mind the fact that the best is the
cheapest in the end.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1905-05-19
The Overland Limited to California

Leaves Union Passenger Station,
Chicago, Cos p. m. daily, arrives
San Francisco the third day in
time for q dinner. Route-Chi-
cago, Milwaukee and st. Paul
Railway, Union Pacific and South
ern Pacific line. All ticket agents
sell via this route. Ask them to
do SO.
Handsome book, descriptive Of
California, sent for 6 cents postage.
E. A. Miller, general passenger
agent, Chicago, or W. S. Howell,
3Sl Broadway, New York.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1905-05-19
PERSONAL AND LOCAL NEWS

vile last Saturday.
Hon. j. A. Clement of Dickson
was in the city Wednesday.
| We are in the midst of black
berry winter, don tcherknow.
Pete Bowles of Big Sandy was
a visitor in the city this week.
S. A. Clement was at Plant on
professional business one day this
week.
L. FL. Bateman was at Nashville
and McEwen the latter part Of last
week.
L. A. Wyatt visited relatives at
Mckenzie the latter part of last
week.
Miss Elisha Harrison Of San
Francisco is visiting Mrs. A. v.
Bowles.
Ed Williams of Denison, Tex,
is visiting his sister, Mrs. Isaac n.
Wilson.
John T. Naifeh visited relatives
at Hickman, Ky, the latter part of
last week.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. M.
Rogers, on Cypress, Tuesday, a
daughter.
Miss Eva Frazier has returned
from an extended visit to relatives
at Lexington.
Sun Brothers worlds progress
sive railroad shows will exhibit at
Camden June 6.
Capt. John WHY has succeeded
Mr.. Harris of Waverly as manager
of the Lucas store at Eva.
3D.. and William l.. Beasley of
Gleeson we're shaking hands with
old friends here this week.
Eugene Durdin will erect a
dwelling in East Camden adjacent
to the residence of his father.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Gerald of
Hustburg have been visiting the
family Of Mrs. Bette Thomas.
w. d. Steele of Nashville has
moved his family here and will
make Camden his headquarters.
Justice J. B. Cheatham, newly
elected magistrate in the eighth
district, was in the city Tuesday.
Mayor S. L. Peeler is attending
the meeting of the grand lodge of
Knights of Pythias at Knoxville.
| Clarence Steele, who has been
at Nashville for sometime, has re-
turned home to remain through
the summer.
Rev. nj. E. Woodbridge preach
ed the memorial sermon at the
decoration of the graves Sunday
at Rushing's Chapel.
Our esteemed neighbor, Circuit
Clerk l.. r. Watson, reported new
green peas Sunday, the first we
have heard of this season.
Roy Melton of Camden spent
part of last Sunday in Huntingdon
visiting some of our young people.
Carroll County Democrat.
County Clerk W. D. Cooper has
issued marriage licenses to Homer
Oxford and Dixie Harris, K. B.
Holland and Beulah Melton.
Jasper Rushing spent several
days in Memphis this week with
his son, Johnnie. The latter has
recently been up on visit to his
parents.
Next Monday is circuit court,
and large crowd will be in town.
The docket is about an average
one, including number of contin-
ued cases.
Next Sunday is children's day
at the M. E. Church, South. A
snlendid program has been pre-
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1905-05-19

CAMDEN certainly is in need of
a Society for the Prevention .of
Cruelty to Animals,
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1905-05-19

The CHRONICLE and Nashville
Weekly American, $l!00 a year.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1905-05-19

White Lead and Linseed Oil
paint is not guaranteed. Mastic
Mixed Paint, "The Kind That
Lasts" is made of Oxide of Zinc,
White Lead and Linseed Oil, and
isguaranteed. Note the difference.
Sold by the Fry Drug Co., Cam
den, Tenn.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1905-05-19
THE SHOW is COMING.

Sun Brothers newest railroad
shows, museum, menagerie and
trained animal exposition will give
two performances at Camden j une
6. Watch for grand street parade
day of show at IL o'clock noon.
Don't miss seeing the baby camels,
Savannah" and Georgia" two
months old.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1905-05-19

Secretary and Adjutant General
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-04-08
The call of the wild, when the ad-
vance agent of the presidential party
arrives to build a camp: Hike"
THE VACATION STRENUOUS

1t is possible that President Roose-
velt will spend few comparatively
speechless days hunting in Texas and
Colorado as announced in his schedule.
1t is not, however, probable Much
more likely is it that the indefatigable
chief executive will search for subjects
for sermons in the mountain rocks, in
spiration of domestic homiIies i'm the
running brooks and suggestions for the
promotion of the strenuous life in
everything. The few days of his yaca-
ton which are already passed have
been spent in wild whirl of rapid
travelling and impromptu speechmak-
ing. With an escort easily convertible
into an audience, it is ridiculous to ex-
pect that Mr.. Roosevelt will pursue the
festive mountain lion in silence or that
he will never pause in his chase of the
numbering bear to expound his philos-
ophy of life to those who have the
honor to accompany him.
1t is bound to prove a strenuous va
cation all around. strenuous for the
president, strenuous for the people who
accompany him. strenuous for the wild
animals they will meet, and strenuous
also for the public, who cannot help
following his dizzy course with breath
less expectancy. But it is not the kind
Of vacation that will appeal to the
average man who looks forward to a
fortnight of fishing far from the mad
ding crowd or of hammock Ioafinx
with nothing to do but breathe. And
even SO distinguished an expositor of
it as Mr.. Roosevelt will never make II
fashionable in this country. The pub
lie may envy him the two months at
his disposal. but it will be apt to crit
icise frankly his spectacular employ
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-04-08
HAPPILY SETTLED

The final settlement of the contro-
versy between the two interests in the
Equitable Life assurance society is a
matter for public congratulation. These
great life insurance companies are
more than private business corpora
tions. They are the most sacred form
of trust; and the stupendous magni-
tude of the funds committed to their
whose comfort and perhaps whose life
depend upon their solvency and pros
perity place them in a category by
themselves. Anything that threatens
or impairs their usefulness is a mis-
fortune whose disastrous effects would
be felt in every community in the
country.
The unfortunate controversy that
has been filling the press reports lately
is purely personal. The differences be-
tween Mr.. Alexander and Mr.. Hyde,
each of whom seems to be well in
tentioned in his way. have been bruited
abroad, and the controversy between
them grew so sharp that a serious i'm
pairment of the company's business
was threatened. An insurance company
almost as much as bank is. great
financial institution, which cannot af-
ford to be torn by acrimonious dissen-
sions or become a subject Of common
gossip.
/ Fortunately, all the questions raised
related to management. The enormous
assets of the Equitable have been well
taken care of. A personal feeling be-
tween two gentlemen has been allowed
to raise a serious issue 1t Is at least
agement of the concern will be taken
out of the hands Of a single individual,
SO that some ambitious financial cap
tain cannot obtain control of and ex-
plot this trustee for the widow and
the orphan. A plan of naturalization
has been agreed upon whereby the in
terests Of the policy holders will be
paramount, and all the differences that
have been raised will be amicably ad-
justed.
The trouble which seems now to be
settled has never caused the slightest
reflection upon the business standing
of the Equitable. but it has undoubt-
edly hampered its progress. The great
army of people who have a financial
interest in the success and standing of
the Equitable, to whom it represents a
future provision for their helpless ones,
are most Of all satisfied that this war
is over; and that the management of
the company will hereafter be char
acterized as much by harmony as by
business success.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-04-08
through The Globe met with no re-

through The G 10 b e met with no re-
sponse from those who feared to re-
ply. Every business man knows that
the secret letting of contracts is an in
iouity, and every wise and honest poll
tician feels that it is a shame and a
danger to the state; yet the attempt
to enforce a very limited degree Of
publicity applying merely to the let
ting of building contracts is easily
turned down.
The board of control has ambitious
projects in its mind and knows very
well what it wants. 1t also seems to
have gathered the legislature well into
its fold. This is not surprising, be-
cause the legislature has willingly
branded itself as absolutely and blind
ly partisan, and the board of control
is intended as the biggest wheel in the
party machine. The people of the
state may as well understand; how
ever, that if the projects now under
way are carried out it will be the be-
ginning of a reign of extravaganza
and of misfortune, the end of which
they will not see for twenty years to
come.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-04-08
sHAMED INTO DEcENcY

In one particular instance, that Of
the compensation to be paid the state
insurance commissioner, the legislature
was shamed into decency by the indig-
nant remonstrances of one of its men,
bers. 1t had been proposed to cut the
salary of the insurance commissioner.
because the present incumbent hap
pens to be Democrat, to a ridiculous
ly small figure. Attention was called
to the fact that no, Republican prede-
cessor had ever instituted the reforms
championed by Mr.. O'Brien; that an
enormous sum of money formerly going
to the official holding the position
would now go to the state; and that it
would be indecent, to say the least, to
penalize a Democrat for having shown
official virtue. Therefore, the salary
was left at a reasonable figure dur
ing his term of office.
The salary ought to remain at a rea-
sonable figure permanently. There is
nothing more curious than the willing
ness of legislatures to permit public
sands Of dollars under the fee system
which would otherwise pass to the
state. while they resist violently the
payment Of a proper compensation in
the regular way. Take this particular
Office for illustration. The administra-
ton of the insurance commissionership
must be marked by competency and
the highest integrity. Upon It the in
terests not only Of great moneyed in
stitutions, but of thousands of widows
and orphans depend. 1t requires large
business ability, familiarity with the
law and the most careful scrutiny of
accounts. What is the sense in con-
stituting such an Office and then at
taching to it a salary which no man
possessed of necessary requirements
could afford to accept? What is the
use of paying about half what the same
ability could command in private busi-
ness life, and patting ourselves on the
back because few dollars have been
saved to the state. when under the fee
system hundreds of thousands were al
lowed to float away in private channels
without remonstrance?
One rule should apply everywhere
An end should be made of compensa-
ton by the fee system. which is always
execrable and always open to abuse.
All receipts for public services per-
formed should go into the public treas
ury. Then the work that has been done
for the public should be paid for prop
erly by the public. Aside from the
picayune politics that has proved to
have so strong a pull upon this Iegis-
iature, the general principle ought now
to be admitted and acted upon.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-04-08
THE COUNCIL MAY REGULATE

Some time ago T he Globe in
augurated a movement for the reduc-
ton of telephone tolls in St. Paul and
urged the companies to act of their
own volition. 1t would have been the
shrewdest possible move from a busi-
est things in business is the inability
of men, otherwise thoroughly compe-
tent to realize where the conceding
of point may mean big money to
them. The imposition of a long dis
tance toll, for example. upon telephone
service between St. Paul and Mime
apolis is indefensible. 1t is just relic
of the old days when service was cost
ly and inferior, and its voluntary abo-
lition would have been a business boon
to the company as well as to the COM
munity.
Neither company has seen fit to
make any concessions, and therefore the
council is now moving along the lines
indicated by The Globe. An opin-
ion has been called for regarding the
power of the council over telephone
charges, and the corporation counsel
has advised the city fathers that this
power is in their hands. Thus much
the companies have gained by their
foolish aversion to meeting the public
half way.
We have no desire to see this power
of the. council harshly or unjustly ex-
ercised, if it exists, as we believe that
it does. Every city needs good tele-
phone service more than ii does a
cheap one. In this respect St Paul
has little to complain of, although the
quality of the service of one of the
companies has deteriorated somewhat
within the last two years. The charges
still remain unreasonably high, and
the maintenance of an extraordinary
charge for service between the two
cities is an unreasonable imposition.
Perhaps in view of the situation
brought. to life by their disinclination
to act, the companies may now see fit
to make reasonable concessions. II
not, this power will probably find prac-
teal expression at an early day.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-04-08
SALTWATER

A project is on foot whereby II is
hoped that an independent packing plant
will be established in this city. The
proposition is backed by the leading
butchers of Saltwater. Many cattle are
raised in the vicinity OF Saltwater and
most of them are shipped to South St
Paul. Chicago and elsewhere, and butch
ers purchase their supplies from packing
plants In South st. Paul and elsewhere
1t is argued that by establishing a plant
here they would be able to save consid-
cradle money.
The First National bank directors have
decided to build their new bank building
On Chestnut street this year and work
will be commenced as soon az plans are
ready and the contract can be let. The
building will be erected on the site now
occupied by the Bromley livery barn.
E. D. Burlington. general manager OF
the Northwestern ThreSher company, is
confined to his home with a nervous trou-
bic. His condition had not improved
yesterday
Mrs. Helen III. Torinus and daughter
ard L. q. Torinus and family returned
yesterday from Los Angeles Cal, where
they spent several months.
James Mulvey. q prominent saltwater
logger. who went to Atlanta. Ca, last
fall for his health. returned yesterday and
Is greatly improved.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-04-08
Among the Merrymakers
Diary of the German Crown Prince

Arose at 10 a m. Took a bath Had
my picture taken in pajamas.
IL a. m.-BreahfaSt was served Had
my picture taken, walked about the pal
ace ground for an hour, during which I
had several pictures taken
II m.-An idea struck me to turn up
the rim OF my panama, and have my pic
ture taken. Did it.
p: m.-Pa borrowed my photographer
little while ago; wish he would hurry
ana return him. am getting ennui PAS
photographer is suffering from overwork:
L think L will permit my photographer to
employ an assistant. Had my picture
taken.
p. m.-Had my picture taken with my
trousers rolled up. Saw proof of the pic
ture with panama rim turned up: L look
real sassy; will have to show il to Cecilia
invent for a canter. Had my
horses picture taken; me on him.
u. m.-Had my picture taken standing
on steps with Cecilia. Think I'll write a
5 p. m.-Had my picture taken bare
headed: Had picture taken with hat on
Had picture taken standing, sitting and
lying. L understand that people wonder
how crown prince occupies his time 1
am sure l have no trouble keeping busy
had my picture taken in my auto.
p m.-Had my picture taken in un-
dress uniform, also in uniform. 1 believe
L get more like pa every day
p m:-Had my picture taken
IL O'Clock. midnight-Grand ball, me
having my picture taken by fiashlight be-
meath the chandelier. Oh-heigh-ohi An
other busy day gone--Houston Post.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-04-08
RUMORS OF SEDlTlON
STIR UP THE FRENCH
Col. Marchand Is Mentioned and Imprison
ment OF President Desiqned

PARIS. April THE Investigations of
tne secret police have not yet determined
Wnether the arms and uniforms recently
seized In the suburbs of Paris were in
tended for chimerical African exnedi-
ton or Seditious movement against the
government. Statements made by DenIlty
Raoier tend to show the existence of a
Plot. Mons. Rabier recently received letters
warning him that determined men were
planning surprise movement One of
tne letters, says prominent general. was
at the head of the movement, which in
Guided deputies and one former cabinet
minister. According to this letter re
crultment was going on among the retired
colonial troops.
The plot il it actually existed. appears
TO have been nipped in the bud by the
ACTIVITY OF the police. The affair gives
rise to a rumor that the house of Col.
Marchand of Fashoda fame. who is now
IN morocco. was searched, which the fam
1ly and police deny. report was cir
eulated today that Gen. de Negrier is un-
der surveillance and that former War
Minister Cavaignac has been summoned
before the authorities in connection with
the investigation. 1t is discredited An
other rumor was that it was part of the
Gonspirators' plan to imprison President
Loubet.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-04-08
VIEW WORLD POWER
That of Uncle Sam Is Dis.
cusSed by Theorists

PHILADELPHIA, April MANY men
prominent in the field OF social and polit-
ical economy are attending the ninth an
nual meeting of the American Academy
of Political and Social Science which be-
gan here today. The general theme un-
der discussion is 1.-The United States as
World Power" Two sessions were held
today. The annual address. which Is the
feature of the meeting was made tonight
by Seth Low, former mayor of New York,
who took for his subject THE Position Of
the United States Among the Nations. "
The presidents address by Prof Leo S.
Rowe of the University of Pennsylvania
was also delivered tonight.
At the afternoon session the subject
under discussion was The Position of the
United States on the American Contl
nent." Those who spoke on this phase
of the general theme were: Francis B.
Loomis. first assistant secretary OF state;
Tulio Larrinaga. Porto Rican commits
sioner at Washington; Prof. E. r, John
son of the University of Pennsylvania;
Prof. Lindley Miller Keasbey, Bryn Mawr
college. and Talcott Williams and Henry
j. Hancock of this city.