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r II ;L'i ! f I ' t t i ! JL ili S I !' ii 'I ' , A . 1 JlLL A J ; i I 1 1 , , k. 1 n Vol.. XVI. No. !('.. camji:n. ti:nn.. kimdav. mai;cii 1 1 1 1 i i .s II '.V 3 ! 1 I It I 1 f i Money caved is money made. All goods new at the new store. Mo longer 100 per cent, or 50 per cent, made on goods. Alt goods bought for cash and sold on the lowest margin of profit for same. '-Quick Sales and Small Profits" is better on the merchant and better on the customer We don't blow our stock, but let the prices talk. Yard vvidti Crov,n Domestic, per y.!rj, only CCMliS Calico, per yard, . - - 5 ('(Mils Chumpion Bed Ticking, per yard, only Best Brown Drill ;, r jrd, only 8 IHMitS j Ctood C.slion PI ud, per yard, yours for 1 I S Wj also represent OEMM &. CO., fine laboring ctUb. li'hment, of Baltimore, Md. If you want a Spring suit, see our samples bcfor-.i you place your order. Ladies' and Children's Hose, per pair, , J (Mlis Men's Suspenders, from 10 ) 5 (4k!)s Yoj can get a Good Hat for 50 cents, a tetter oao tor j 75 cents, and one good enough for anybo-Jy for SI. GO. ; -YOU AIIC INVITED TO INSIMCCT ICVIZKV AKTICIJC FOR SALIi ll I: ID tHk ii M i Camden, Tenn. Tho llcpublicauH of Carroll ami lloiulerKou cuiiiitie'S lu-M n imm ies last week find nominated full coun 4y tickets. An inmato o thu Tazewell jail, Nancy Davio, inibibi-d too freely of carbolic neid (uul caiue near gomp; up by internal combustion. Fifty thousaud dollars is said to bo tho price AV. C. Jones k Co., oi AVaverly, received for 1,100 head of corn-fed cattlo last week. Terry k Lester, of Nashville, were the pur chasers. An enthusiastic nieetinp: of tho supporters of Judgo John Pi. Lond waa held at llumboldt last Friday. It is learned that every county in the Ninth and Tenth Congressional districts and four counties in tho Eighth District wero present, and thorough organization for aggres- , sive campaign work waa etloctcu. Yesterday was St. Patrick's Day, : an event observed by tho sons of Erin's Isle, and, as Judgo East re- ' marks, "it has a great deal to do with tho snakes that wero driven from tho island." Possibly they , all landed on this continent, as it is . no unusual thing for certain species of tho American manhood at times to seo snakes. . Mormon missionaries are making themselves very obnoxious in many counties m Middle lennesseo by imposing on tho hospitality of the people. They go to a house with out being invited, even when they have been given to understand that their room is more to bo desired than their company. Unless this business is checked, "something is eroinc to happen," says tho Nash ville Banner. The latest AVashington dispatches gives the opinion now prevailing in . administration circles, and tho idea prevails that all depends on Spain ns to whether it shall bo peaco or war. Spain must accept changed conditions in Cuba, and grant to tho j island freedom or a degree of free dom. Spain plainly intimates that site is not seeking trouble with this . government. Tho United States ; court of inquiry left Havana for Key AVest Tuesday night, but it is . not know when their report will bo made. Meanwhile preparations f or possible war are progressing. News comes from Henry County that a spirited campaign will soon be inaugurated for the Democratic nomination for county represent; tive in the ereneral assembly. Hon. C. T. Crawford, who so ably repre sented this floterial district four years ago, is a candidate, and his . many friends in Benton County aro watching tho contest, and will await the result with more than ordinary interest Ho possesses overy qual- ification necessary to till tho high position to which ho aspires; born, reared and educated in that county, he knows every need of the people - of old Henry, and his experience . also tits him, iu every sense, for leg- ietativo .work. LOCAL AND PERSONAL NEWS. Mr. W. E. Mcllae v. nt to Mem phis Monday. MrH. (i. AV. Arnold wiu indispos ed a few days last week. Martens have made their anuual appearance in this locality. Prof. J. AV. Murphy visited rela tives at lldcrsvillo last week. Mr. and Mrs. J. AV. llowo visited relatives near Family this week. Mr. AVilliam AVeatherly, of Bris- tow, is now clerking for Mr. B. C. Bushing. A letter from Sulphur Creek was received too late for publication last week. Miss Lena AVyatt, of Townes, en tered school at Benton Seminary this week. Mr. John AV. Batcman went to Nashville Saturday with a large shipment of peanuts. Mrs. T. F. Cason is somo better this weok, and her friends hope she will soon bo out again. Tho friends of Mrs. A. J. Saun ders will bo triad to learn that she i3 much better this week. Some of our citizens have been gardening this week. A few other wiso inclined went fishing. Mr. John Maiden has bought tho J. D. McAuley stock of groceries, and took charge this week. Christian Endeavor services will bo held at tho Presbyterian Church this eveniug. All aro invited. Marriago licenses have been is sued by County Clerk G. B. Greer to W. C. Mclllwam and Nancy A. llatlcy. Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Hubbs, who have been visiting relatives here, returned to their home at Holladay Monday. . A letter from Texas is unavoida. bly crowded out this week, but wo will endeavor to give it space in our next issue. Mr. A. D. McNair, of Dansville, N. Y., gave a free lecture to tarm. ers on tho fertilization o the soil hero AVednesday. Keep an cyo on the advertisement m The CnnoxiCLE ot Mr. llobert L. Bridges, and watch for his an nouncement next week. Mr. J. F. Beaton went McKen- zie Friday evening. John takes a great interest in tho appointment of deputies by Colonel Baker. Mr. and Mrs. Bobert L. Bridges spent a few days m the Nashville market this weok. Mr. AV. S. Cor bitt had charge of the store durinq: their absence. Rev. T. F. Cason will hold reg ular services here Sunday forenoon and eveniug, and at Liberty at 3 in tho afternoon. All aro inyited to attend these services. Bring your Bacon Hams, Shoul ders and Lard to Phillips Grocery Co. and exchango their, for Corn Drills, Cultivators, etc. Mr. E. L. Ilud.ioii, who h; re turned home from Holladay, m.s they have a stn;:ig tamp of Wood men at that plate. About, fifteen new members have recently joined there. The comity teachers' association is scheduled to meet at Camden on Saturday, April lit. We under stand that State Superintendent thilbroath will be present on that occasion. During an electric pt .tnu Monday evening two trees, one near the res idence of Mr. C. T. Brecheen and one in front of tho residence of Mr. AVilliam McGee, were struck by licruhumr. Messrs. Allbritton and llapi?r, )hotographers, left last Saturday or Sugar Tree, where they will re main a short time only. Both are good artists, and gavo general sat isfaction here. Mr. J. AV. Batcman haa received a nice line of buggies which ho will sell cheap. He keeps the Tennes see wagon, and a large lino of farm implements. See announcement m another column. The office of tho Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Co. has been moved from the Melton Hotel to the store of Phillips Grocery Co. iho otiice of tho Camden, Sugar free and Coxburgh Telephono Co. remains at tho Melton Hotel. The attention of our readers is called to tho announcement of Mr. B. C. Rushing in another column. He has added this week a new line of dry goods and notions, and han dles a lull line of groceries, etc. Ho oiTors inducements that will pay you to give him a call. New students weekly swell the enrollment at the Benton Seminary, ant the numbor of boarding stu dents is larger that any year in the history of that popular institution of learning. Tho faculty aro thor ough instructors, kind, attentive, and are giving gcnoral satisfaction. If the proposed telephone line from Camden to Big Sandy, is es tablished tho citizens of Eggville want it to como by that place. To make tho matter sure, they aro so licting subscriptions, and say that the money will bo ready when they know the lino will bo built. They understand that it takes money to build telephono lines, and they are taking no chances iu the matter. Farming is fin ther advanced in thin county than it has been for sev eral years. A large acreage of oats Ins been sown, and now farmers are turning their attention to planting corn. Mr. Thomas Broughton, of Garfield, planted 110 acres in corn last week, and a large acreage will be planted in the county this week. AVhcat is growing rapidly, and the prospects for a largo crop aro gen erally regarded as propitious. AVhen you want Lime, go to C. V. Hawley. Tho movement to organise a mil itary company here ha3 suddeuly collapsed. Of course tho prospect of war between the United States and Spain has nothing to do with it. The boys can not really spare the time for drill work just at this season, but perhaps later on, when they havo more time at their dis posal, they may organise n strong company. Ye editor would not ob ject to a pension, but wo certainly object to war on general principles. The joke is on two young nieu near Bristow, whose nan:.-; an not given. They hrvd never t;i en Pilot Knob, in the tenth district, and i'. occurred to them while going tu Eva recently that they would enjoy a view from the top of that amou:". peak, and preceded to do r.o with out fear or guU. At Evr. they related to friends their trip and ob servations. They were t,iKstioned by those familiar with the knob and its surroundings, and then gently informed that they had passed the time away on a hill 2 miles from not Knob and h a mile f.cniLva. Tho boys have not taken .no into their confidence, but no doubt they will fcook tho aid of a good guide m tho future when on an exploring expedition. Subscribo for Tue Chronicle, only 50 cents -a year. Tho following conversation be tween two citizens, one being a little deaf, residing a few miles out of town, was recently heard by one of their neighbors and reported to us "I want to borrow some salt." "Want my saw?" "No, some salt." "My saw is out of fix." "Dad dim. your saw; I said salt!" "1 tell you, you can t saw with it, "By grit, I don't want your oh" saw; I want somo salt to salt hogs!" "Oh! I haven't got any." Doors, AVindows and Blinds, at Hawley' s. Stop that barking by tho use of Conssen's Honey of Tar. It arrests the cough, allays irritation of the, throat, and relieves congestion ot tho lungs in a day. It is safe and pleasant to take, and-never disap point G. Presson. 25c. and 50c. Sold by J. Ladies: Send two-cent stamp for nice picture of- Mrs. Borer's Model Kitchen, showing the " Queen Cab inet" in use. Expert cooks, chofe and good housekeepers everywhere are putting tho Queen Cabinet in their kitchens. It is for the coun try home, the house iu town, the cozy fiat or summer cottage. The vueea uaoinec uo., l-'epc. o, Monroe Street, Chicago. 212 Good second-hand spring wagon or hack for salo. Also good set of harness. AVill sell and take good note, payable next winter. Apply to C. V. Hawley, Camden, Tenn. I 1 For Infants and.Children. Thsfaa simile Clg&aturs of ' Ic OS cm? wrapper, -AVheu you want fine commercial job printing, remember that The Chronicle continues to make c specialty of this class of .work. I'KOM OA KFIISLD. Try that Green Coffee at Haw ley's; 12 J pounds for 81.00. Tho Phillips Grocery Co. will exchange Corn Drills and Cultiva tors for Country Bacon at tho fol lowing prices : Hams, 10 cents per pound; Shoulders, G cents; Sides, 8 cents, and Lard, 8 cents. Are you lacking in strength and energy? Aro you nervous, irritable, despondent, billions, constipated, and generally run down in health? If so, your liver is torpid, and a few doses of Herbine will cure you. Herbino has no equal as a health restorer. Sold by J. G. Presson. James Yicks Sons Garden and Floral Guide for 1898 is a most beautiful work of the printer's art and contains a fund of information for tho grower of flowers and veg etables which should bo made very healthful, and the ease with which tho information is obtained places all the patrons of this superior firm under obligations to them. The soeds of this firm which we have planted have always given tho best satisfaction, and bles us to rec ommend tho firm as doing an hon orable business, and no one will make a mistake in patronizing them. CoudfKm'g Lightning Liniment. Time is no pain it will not re lieve, no swelling it will not subdue, no wound it will not heal. It will 'cure froat bites, chilblains and corns. 25c. Sold, by-J. G. Presson. Special convniMmileucu.l Health is good in this locality. J. L. Hudson went to Camden Monday. John F. Ogles has gone to Cam den to-day. Homer AVatson, of AVyly, was in our midst Sunday. Miss Rosa Ellis visited her par ents near Eggvillo Monday. James Smothers is making re pairs on his dwelling this week. " Mrs. Rosa Herrin and Miss Ada Black, of rale, visited hero yester day. Ernest Smothers, Horace AVat son and Harkloss Ogles spent Sun day near Eggvillo. Babe, the little son of John F. Ogles, was thrown from a horse last week, seriously injuring his ankle. The young folks were given an enjoyablo entertainment at the res idence of P. Potts luesday evening. Garfield, March 1G. TO CUKK A-UOLD-iri ONE DAY Takiil.nxiil ivti nronioQuininoTHhli'ts. All drug gists loluml the money 1 it fail i loCure. 'JScoui-j. ANTKO-'-Tnistwortliy itt;-,! wtivo uiMitlc W tni'ii or ladies to tiavi-I tor respcmHilili', s- sscfv Monthly expenses. Vo .uion ste;tdv. Ucfi'U'iii'i'. KncloM' HuH-addressed sUmpod miv1iih. Tin; IK"iir inn Company, Department It., t Hi,'i.'('.