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IH H7 .4 ! U 1 4 -ii -k-l 9 Whole No. 1H1 ii Vol. XIX. No. 11. CAMDEN, TENN.. FRIDAY. AUGUST 25, 1801). nir ii THi O AMDE I i! H D f i K T 4 CONGRESSMAN T. W. SIMS Interviewed by a Chrniilcln lloporter If nJU bo a himIIiUIa Asulii. 11 1 i i 1 coincH up, Jaicit will run out on tlie opposite side and by jumping ami barking tin game is turned. At a word from his master Buck will re- Congressman T. W. Sims wan in main absolutely motionless, lie is Uu city yesterday Blinking hands well trained, only 1 y (Mire old, and with ins many friends. Ho lias in- can look after tho iramo when the covered from his recent illness, and hunter makes a successful shot it looking nmiarkablv well. In an interview yesterday with ft u " V111' ot arll(,kh w 111 lit r i v r ii. GiiUONlCLK reporter ho - oxpreHHed l"e Clty wonafty. Lie reports mat the opinion that tho Democrats Uie ftr,,,y worm 18 troy in-young should hold an earlv convention corn 5,1 t,mt locality- The worm is next year-to 'nominate a national P'WK havoc with crops all over ticket, as it may bo confidently ex pected that both platform and nom- nieo will nave been agreed upon before the opening day's session of tho national convention. IIo is opposed, however, to tho plan eug- gesteu to liold the convention in February, as it savors 6f a "snap" affair and this. tho Democrats can not afford to tolerate. Ha says- that tho next session of Congress will bo a memorable one. There are some knotty problems to solve, and the session may continue until summer comes again. In reply, to tho question, "Will you be a candidate for Congress jigain?" Mr. Sims replied that that was his present intention, and at the proper time he will ask the vo ters of tho Eighth Congressional District for an endorsement of his work in their behalf. He informed us that he would go to Washington some time next month to get ready for the open, ing of Congress. the county. Many farmers will pasturo their corn fields, as tho worms are rapidly destroying late corn. It is said by some that tho worms are making a clean sweep grass and all. TENNESSEANS ON A CHARGE. Routed the Filipino TV'lien the Regulars Failed to Move Them. LOCAL AND PERSONAL NEWS. Mrs. Guh Totty, of Nashville, is hero to attend the bedsid" of hr A. N. Lmd.sey.of Li Sandy, was mother. Mrs. P. Melton, who has in tho city Tuesday. been neriously ill this week. . . Johnny Hernn, of Wyly, is very Edgar Totty had a relapse last sick at tho Dell House. Fridav and his condition was verv J. II. Combs is confined to his critical for several days, but he was bed with an attack of fever. . greatly improved yesterday Miss Ida McRae ia spending a E. E. Thompson, of Cooleys, was few days in towu this week. in the city Tuesday. Ho says a Elmer Vick came up from Way new post-oflico will shortly bo cs- Nnfnriln v. vof nrnino. KhiimW tabllSllOd at lllB lieW KtOVH SOUtll Ol M. E. Byrn, of Dig Sandy, was 1,1,9 Plft( in tho city a short whilo Sunday. Jugenco iravis came up -,.11 TmvU W. in AVnverlv Ueiulorson baturday and returned J n r . .. i it 1 i ; 1 j 1 'i 1 1 iuonuay. no is ueiiiruicu wun uis WORK OF A FIRC FILND. ltiiiiin of T. M. Ilollnuil wit itroyit by f ir Night Hrfore I.hhI. fn lerre, The following is from a ifescrip tion of one of tho skirmishes at Manila as published by tho San Francisco Chronicle: " The regulars could not dislodge some Filipinos from a network of blind trenches one day, aud two companies of the Tennessee regi ment were sent around to flank the natives out of their position. Not until they had approached almost to tho trenches did the Tennesse ans make their presence known. Then with n wild yell they swooped upon the Filipinos and chased them out in no time. The Tennessee boys are the best yellers in the Philippines. Wo were five miles away, but we heard that yell and knew it was the Tenneesseans on a charge." Tuesday, returning Wednesday. W. E. Mediae is receiving ma chinery for tho electric light plant. Sheriff E. E. Fry went to Big Sandy yesterday on official business. We understand that the wood man's picnio has been postponed indefinitely. Messrs. D. G. Hudson and W. T. Morris are attending the meeting at Manlyville. Mrs. J. F. Beaton continues very sick, and her friends are alarmed at her condition. work there, and thinks Henderson a great town. W. F. Harrison, of Ilolladay, was in the city yesterday. He is put ting in a new stave factory plant at "West port, which will be in opera tion in about ten days. Mrs. G. W. Bridges and children, of Jackson, h-avo been visiting the family of Bennett Bridges, in the Cowell's Chapel community, re. turning home yesterday. Frank E. White, of Nashville joined his wife here Sunday, am will spend a few weeks with their FROM GREENBRIER. The idiosyncrasies-of cupid are manifested in various ways, as Jus tice W. R. Kee, of- the fourth dis trict, will testify. His latest oxpe. rience occurred one morning last week when he was aroused from i i I Regular correspondence.! lldU blUmUCXB Ufc ii. ill. LU'LlUkllOl -WJ 1 K 1 'iii HBttiBmtviugeAueeuiuyiy ttiuui uupuai kuou, wmcu. unueu nappy th fc t v- i -C nni, j.i: l utjurts lurover. xiiw testimony 01 tt t t: ,,,1 e :i c .i i-!- . t LI A uuu mjr, uuai uoumy wem ui i. . ureur must u ckud vigited here gund uuuu-iu louu-euiiiuabis-io iuo v- Miss Lizzie Farmer, of Claud, has rying moods of the god' of love. v:H:t:n rfiiat;VpR niul frida i in "i ji. . I iyouDuess it was me same morning . th community o ciocn wueu ims gauant urn- The flt Bakei,8 ig cial was called upon to issue the progressing nicey under the tutor. necessary aocumonrs.anu mm xeaus ship of Lem Thompgon io xne conclusion Uiou i gamoie on T p , f . n t it, however) that relentless cupid Me visiti relatives mid old lias passed, at least one resuess ciiv ry Tiro n i XUli l T ttLOVIJy VJ. XiltliVJUj ftttO III A deliditf ul drive to the Sulphur our miasl iast weeK Sixrinca was enioved bv a crowd of out a location ior a stave iactory. x a " i -i r -i i i p. mi i n OiuTiflenitea Sundav. Thev went nayes rooKS Je.IC mursuay or nrenared to SDend the day. aud all last week for the Loue btar btate 1 " ' IT 1 1 1 had a pleasant time. Those who ayes is a most exemplary anu en went were: Sidney L. Peeler and terprising young man, and leaves ffemilv.W. A. Yarbroudi and fam- maiiy j j . . C 1 R. II. Fryer, of Huntingdon, live uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. J. M stock inspector for West Tenues- Holland, of the fourth district. see, is in the city. Mrs. Cora Atchison camo up last There was a fair attendance at Friday from Big Sandy, and wil the teachers' association at Morris spend a few weeks here with rela Chapel Saturday. tives and friends. Hermany friends Attorney Siduey L. Peeler goes are Phased to note that her .health to Trenton this morning on pro- is excellent. J. W. Garrett has been making new improvements on his dwelling house, and is building an additiona room this week. When completed thev will have a very convenien aud cozy home. Mrs. W. P. Morris was called to morning fessional business. Miss Alice Barnes, of Bristow, is spending the week with her sister, Mrs. O. P. Lashlee. A lawn party was given at the home of Mr. aud Mrs. R. L. Phil lips Tuesday evening. T J T, .TnWn m1 familv. nf BiS Wednesday to the bed t, n i -i i w i side of W. Caraway. A telephone e i i i , v message stated that Mr. Caraway friends hero last week. ?. ... . . . was critically ill, but we trust his Vj. Kj. XlOlllIlLISH Ol til UJJU VU1UIU Tins dwelling house, stables and mrn of T. m! (Filbert) Holland, who resides in Flatwoods, wes dt st roved by fire Wednesday r.ight about 12 o'clock. Everything was destroyed, an there was no one at lome at the tiim Mr. Holland and family were vi.Mtingthe family of Justice F. E. Cuff, 1 milo north of town. A iKMLrhbor of Mr. Hol land came up and notified him of his loss about 5 o'clock yesterday morning. The property was insnre'd, we aro informed, for about $2,000. Mr. Holland had about $300 in cash iu the house, and this was destroyed. Mr. Holland is satisfied that-it was the work of an incendiary; but if there is any cIuo.rs to who com mitted the dastardly ..deed, wo have not been informed. (FROM WIIKATI.KY, condition is not serious. D. G. Hudson returned home the first of the week greatly improved bpn.ltli. TTo is deliVhtod with ry Ilubbs is behind the counter at y. . ia the qU but is glad to return to old Tennes- bus Arnold were prospecting in Henry County last week. The smiling countenance of Ber. Kt'Kiil.ir con'esioii(U'ii(.f.l Miss Ada Yester is -very -sick of fever this week. There are several cap.es oI chills in our community. T. N. Berry, of Danville, visited here last Saturday. Mrs. Delia Atchison -continues very feeble in 'health. J. I). Robins is making arrange ments to move to laud. M. M. Garner is spendiug a few days v,'ith friends at Pine 331uff. Rev. C. E. Brandon is conduct ing a series of meetings at Rock Valley. James Cheatham and wife, of Enloe, were guests of John Waters and family Sunday. James Wheatley has returned from Erin where he was under the treatment of a railroad .physician. Dr. J. R. Young and Justice J. R. Stockdale, of Xick -Creek, were lere Sunday and attended -church. Wheatley, August 22. Stigall & Potts this week John Webb and wife, of Argenta, Ark., are spending a few days here with relatives aud old friends. U. A. Potts left Tuesday morn ily, Mr. and Mrs.' C. V. Hawley, G. W. Arnold and family, Mrs. Mary Yjnrbrough and little granddaugh-1 ter, Ciaura Yarbrough, Misses Lil- lie Bruce, Bettie aud Hallie Whit field, Neppie Rives, Kate Johnson and Nell Rye and Messrs. William Bowles and A. J. Fuller.. Carpenters have about finished vrork on the dwelling of ex-Sheriff W. A. Lashlee. The building has been raised and remodeled through out and an addition ot two rooms Las been built to it. Numerous friends hero wdio wish him much success in his new home. Again the death angel has visit ed our community and claimed for its victim Aunt Caroline Alsup, aged 73 years. She. had been in feeble health for some time, and the end came last Saturday at 10 a m. and her spirit was wafted back to the God who gave it. We ex tend sympathy to the bereaved. Gueekbrier, August 22: Fine cigars and choice tobaccos, at the Fry Drug Company. When you are in town come in ... -I. t I roomy veranuas imve uwu huucu, ftud gee ug and everything has been arranged for comfort and convenience It Fresh roasted peanuts; present in will be one of. the most attractive every package homes iu Camden when completed Travis & Hudson. OF INTEREST TO HUNTERS. The fourth quarterly meeting will be held at Cowell's Chapel Septem ber 1G and 17. Go to the Fry Drug Company for pure, fresh drugs. Justice W. R. Kee was in town Wednesday, aud he gave a CnitON IULE reporter a few facts concern ing his celebrated squirrel dog,. " Buck." Buck is a calico (circus) Don't fail to see those new lamps our dog, and has been trained for at the Fry Drug Co They are reg hunting squirrels. He will "tree" ular beauties, just the thing for the -i Mpui rel. and when the huntsman parlor, see and Benton County. Miss Josye Brown, who has been here on an extended visit to rela tives aud friends, left Tuesday for ing tor Ilockport to complete tlie her jlomo at Nashville. Her de shortline (telephone) to Coxburgh. parture has left an aching void in Mr. and Mrs. John W. Phillips, the heart of more than one Camden of Hollow Rock, spent Tuesday swain. with their brother, R. L. Phillips. N0a Cuff returned from Padu M. Collins is engaged in making cah Wednesday to spend a short improvements, including a veranda, vacation with his parents, Justice on the city residence of Dr. E. M. McAuley. The many friends of Mrs. O. P. Lashlee, who has been quite sick, will be pleased to learn that she is convalescent. A good meeting is in progress at Pleasant Hill, conducted by Revs. William Evans, Joseph Allen and WT. A. Brown. George Florence, of Lexington, is spendiug a few days with his brother, Dr. J. B. Florence, of the Liberty neighborhood. Miss Lillie Bruce, of Kansas, who has been here on an extended visit, left Wednesday forenoon to visit at McKenzie and Trezevant. Mrs. Charles Atkins and little daughter, Lois, left for Nashville Wednesday to spend a few days with relatives and friends. Willie Troop, of Company G, First Tennessee Regiment, passed Camden Saturday en route to his home in Middle Tennessee, having received an honorable discharge. He left Manila June 17, and said all the Tennessee boys were well. and Mrs. F. E. Cuff. The old boy is delighted with his new vocation, traveling on the river, aud he is in tho best of health. A site for a new saw-mill plant has been selected near A. J. Hoi land's, 4 miles southwest of here, and the interested parties claim that the mill will soon be in opera tion. The mill will be convenient for the people of that community and is an opportunity for the em ploy men t of idle labor. Mrs. Mary Yarbrough was called to Waverly Tuesday by the death of her brother, William Sullivan He was her only brother, and Mrs, Yarbrough was prostrated by the sudden-news of his death. Owin to her feeble health, the family be came alarmed and a physician was called in, and she was revived am made preparation to attend the A. A funeral at Waverly. The CiiRON icle extends heartfelt condolence to the bereaved relatives. The Fry Drug Company handle a complete Hue of mixed paints oils, white lead, etc. TEOM SMITH'S COLLEGE. Special correspondence. Mrs. Matilda Bane is dangerous- y ill at present. Mrs. May McGill 'is able to be up a little at a time. Mrs. Burnett went to Nashville ast week to have Jier child treated by a specialist. S. A. Byrn has tobacco plants that measure 7 feet from tip to tip, and he says there are worms iu pro portion to size aud quantity. Rev. J. B. Bushart baptized 17 persons at Harper's Bridge Sun day as a result of the meeting at Old Prospect, which is in progress as we write. It has been one of the -most old-fashioned revivals ever held in the community, and really the only -good meeting since the old Rushing1 s Chapel was torn down and destroyed to rise again when two or three prejudiced peo ple can no longer rule the entire community. Smith's College, August -23. When public men act more like patriots than like selfish men intent upon grabbing everything in sight, instead of benefiting the country at large, there -will le great improve ment in public morals. I want to buy stave and cross-tie timber in the woods. Parties hav ing such wilt do well to eee me be fore closing out with others. 18-26 II. L. BlilDGES. The only place in town where you can rest at a nice tabh and have ice water furnished fren with a lunch, is at Travis & Hu'iwou's. - tehees and oysters on h t