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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-12-06
The Cold Weather.

The cold for the last two days has been in
tense for this latitude. The thermometers over
the city generally, yesterday morning, stood at
10 degrees above zero. At one point west Of
town, the mercury tell to 4 degrees early in the
morning. All the ponds were frozen complete
ly over, and the skating commenced. The fun
will doubtless begin in earnest to-day, as we'll
as the great ice harvesting.
1t is rarely that we have weather colder than
the present. Occasionally after great number
of years cold day comes around which is re-
membered in the rural districts as 1.-THE cold
Friday" or the cold Monday" or "the cold
Christmas" 1t is recorder in history that the
winter of 1857 was the coolest within the ex-
perience of the Oldest iphabtant.
On the evening of December 22d the river
was free from ice. On.the morning of the 23d it
was moving down in great quantities and on the
24th the river was frozen over and was crossed
by horsemen on the ice. A Christmas dinner
was given on the 18th at Tellico Block House
to large company Of ladies and gentlemen by
the United States troops stationed there,:.when
at point near by two quarters of a bear were
roasted on the ice. 1t was of sufficient thick
ness for the roasting of an OK.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-12-06
Quorum Court.

The following proceedings were had in the
Quorum Court yesterday:
The will of Washington Bell was probated
and admitted to record. r. A. and r. n. Bell
were qualified as executors of the same.
NJ. A. Pegg was qualified as guardian of the
minor heirs Of p. X. Pegg, deceased.
The guardianship of Mary Elkins was trans
ferred from J. c. Mynatt, Of Knox county, to
n. Ailor, of Union county.
The committee appointed to lay off years
support for Cinthia Rogers made their report,
which was accepted and admitted to record
A number of settlements were made, and
considerable business transacted with reference
TO public roads.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-12-06
You Had BETTER Hurry.

Messrs John W. Paulett s. Co., intending to
materially change their business, are selling off
their stock Of groceries, provisions, dry goods,
shoes, &C., remarkably cheap.
You can buy of them family -four, in 100 lbs.
sacks, at 1915 bacon hams at 11c good Rio
coffee at 25c., good molasses at 50c., good coal
oil at So, &C., &c.
We advise our lady friends to hurry up to
the store on the corner of Market Square, if
they want bargains in dress goods and trim
mings. The stock must be closed out within ff-
teen days at farthest.
Some beautiful pieces of Empress cloth very
cheap. Remember the place, ION thecorner,"
west side of Market Square, opposite City Hall.
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Mrsferr unexnIafned.

We learn, through Mr.. Birchfeld, cadet at
the East Tennessee University whose brother
in-law Mr.. Hodges, of Claiborne county, dis
appeared so mysteriously a week or 50 ago, that
recovered, although extensive search has been
made by dragging the river, etc. man of
worthless character living in that neighborhood
fed the country about the same time, and is
supposed to have committed the murder. He
has not been heard from since He, doubtless,
expected to find considerable sum of money
on the person of Mr.. Hodges, as he had just
finished his school.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-12-06
CITY NOTICES.
OPENING OF THE CLARENDON.

Mr. J. L. Cooper announces that tonight the
Clarendon" will be opened to the public. He
intends running frst-class Billiard Saloon and
Restaurant, well stocked with the fattest oysters
and all the delicacies of the season, while the
bar will be stocked with the choicest brandies,
wines and liquors and the finest brands OF CT
gars and tobacco.
His billiard tables are in fine condition and
all who delight in handling the cue can indulge
in the amusement.
The Clarendon" is situated in Gilbert's new
brick building, Gay street, in central loca-
ton, where he hopes often to see his old friends
and the public generally.
J. J. Harvey, formerly baggage master on
the East Tennessee. Virginia and Georgia Rail
road, is connected with this establishment and
will always be found ready to wait on his
old acquaintance and friends. xi29-tf.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-12-06

Diseased LUNGS ARE GREATLY ON AN In
CREASE IN THIS COUNTRY. = The sudden
changing of weather has done much to give rise
to Consumption. But there are thousands OF
cases who bring it on by their own inn
prudence-such as wearing damp clothing, and
going from the warm room into the cold air,
and checking the perspiration, which causes ir-
ritation of the Lungs, and then matter or
phlegm will collect, which nature will try to
relieve by coughing it up, to prevent pustules
from forming If nature does not raise the
matter with ease, and STOP, this inflammation,
tubercles will soon form, and Consumption will
soon follow. Aliens Lung Balsam will cure
and prevent thousands of cases of Consumption
if it is only taken in time.
For sale by all Druggists.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-12-06
The River.

Captain Houston Walker was at the wharf
yesterday with a load of corn.
The river has commenced freezing The
smaller sluice at Williams Island was already
frozen over yesterday. Some small quantity. of
ice was floating, which will doubtless be in
creased this morning. The tide is very steady,
not having risen or fallen one inch within TWEEN
ty-four hours. This will greatly facilitate the
forming of ice The boat at the upper ferry,
which was compelled to stop running on Mon
day on account of the high wind, was making
regular trips again Yesterday
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-12-06
Sued for Damages.

We alluded yesterday to the arrest of Mr.. w.
5. Odell, who has wide acquaintance through
this country, having been extensively engaged
in the sale of the Wheeler & Wilson Sewing
Machines After giving bond for his appearance
Mt the next term Of the Criminal Court of this
county, he went to Messrs Cooke & Henderson
and employed them as counsel to bring suit
against Howard s. Soule, at whose instance he
was arrested, for ten thousand dollars damages,
for false Imprisonment.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-12-06
NORFOLK OYSTERS.
I'm every STYLE ut scherrs Restaurant.

The citizens of Knoxville and vicinity are re-
spectfully informed that will constantly keep
on hand at my Restaurant, under the Lamar
which will be received daily. My customers
will be served with oysters in any style at rea-
sonable prices. 1t is my intention to receive
constant supplies of these fine oysters on the
shell, which will be sold at the lowest rates.
Private families and parties supplied on reason
able terms JOHN SCHERF
Under the Lamar House.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-12-06
Serious Accident.

A little boy of Mrs McCarrolrs who resides
in the 18th civil district of this county, went out
on Monday morning to feed a horse. He was
absent longer than usual and the family think
ing that all was not right, some one of them
went to the stable, when the little fellow was
found lying in senseless condition. The horse
had given him a severe kick, breaking three of
his ribs. The services ola physician were pro-
cured and he was found to be seriously, al
though, we are pleased to know, not fatally III
iured
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-12-06
OOMn.

The local telegraph wire for the use of the
road was down on the East Tennessee, Virginia
and Georgia Railroad yesterday. The tension
being rather high between the posts, the con-
tradiction caused by the intense cold was so
great as to snap the wires.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-12-06

! s. Goforth, of Eagle Mills, Va, and Col.
J. A. Mckinney, of Rodgersville, registered at
the Atkin House yesterday.
Mr.. E. Dean Dow, of Plsinfeld,. n. j., has
been in our city for several days. Mr., Dow, it
will be remembered, was elected to the chair
of Agriculture in the University here, when
the Agricultural College fund was first received,
but he declined. He IS here we learn, looking
out for home in this country. He will settle
in North Carolina, South Carolina or East Fen
nessee, we understand. If any special induce
ment could be held out to induce him to remain
here, we would be very happy to have him set
tie among US. He is a gentleman of character
and education, and will prove valuable acqui-
sition to any community in which he may settle.
We know not what kind of property he wishes,
but commend him to the consideration of our
people.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-12-06
A Painting.

We yesterday saw a landscape painting, exc
cuted by Mr., Fisher, the artist, for Prof. Z H.
Brady, of the East Tennesse University. The
picture represents view of the hills sou tn of
the river, as seen from the cupola of the Uni
verslty, the blue peaks of the Smoky Ioun-
tains being in the background and the t,eauti-
full Holston in the re-ground
The painting is of large size and fine ly exc
cuted, and is a fair representation of natural
scenery in East Tennessee
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-12-06
Closed.

Dr. Breaker closed his meeting at Phiadel-
phia on yesterday. 4 number were baptsed
during the meeting The organization of a
church is contemplated at this place.
DR.. Breaker is winning golden opinions
wherever he goes. He has gone to Riceville and
will hold a meeting at Double Springs.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-12-06

CLERGYMEN, bankers, book-keepers, editors.
and all others that lead sedentary lives, will
ind much relief from the frequent headaches,
nervousness, and constipation engendered from
want of exercise, by taking Simmons Liver
Regulator 1t is harmless vegetable COM
pound it can do no injury and numbers who
have tried it will confidently assert that it is the
best remedy that can be used.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-12-06
RogersyIIIe Female College,

We are gratifed to learn that the Rogersvile
Female College is in most prosperous condi-
up to this time. and the prospects for the second
half session are very fattering. Inquiries about
the College are coming in from all quarters.
Rev. P D. Cowan, the principal, is winning
goldens opinion in its management, as he has
heretofore done as a devoted, exemplary Chris
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-12-06
Where to Get Your Coal.

l have on hand at my yard a large quantity
of coal, which 1 sell low for cash. Also. the
best quality of well-seasoned cord wood. Roll
ing Mill Scrip received in payment for coal and
wood: A S. MARINER
KNOXVILLE, Nov, q, 1871. Tdtf
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-12-06
Building sites for Sale.

I offer for sale q few building sites, from five
to fifteen acres, on the Rutledge pike, and 'front.'
ing the Fair Grounds.
march31-dtf Jos. A. MABRY.
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WEATHER REPORTS.
WAR Dept, OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER.
Washington. D. c., December 5, C7:30, P. NJ ISL
Probabilities

washington, d. Cu December D, U:3U, P. MI Io1I.
Probabilities:
Tle barometer will probably rise on Wednesday in
the Middle and Eastern States and will extend to the
South Atlantic States Falling barometer throughout
the Mississippi Valley, with increasing southerly
winds, threatening weather and possibly rain on the
Louisiana and Texas coast. Cloudy weather from Ar
kansas to Lake Michigan and westward. Northwest
winds back to southwest with rising temperature on
he lower lakes. with cloudy and clearing weather,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-12-06
Just In 8 easOE.

Those slippers with flannel lining, at SPoF-
FoRD's. xii4 DIT.
Picture Books for Children at the E. T. B.
H-Laughable Alphabet, Reynard the Fox,
Dogs Dinner party, My Mother, Baron Mum
chausen, Birds, Nursery Rhymes, the Robins
White Cat, Grammer in Rhymes, &C., dc.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-12-06
TO PrinfPrS

A frst-rate Job Press, in good order will be
sold cheap. Also a new Binders Press, used
but short time, for sale low. Apply at this
Office
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-12-06
Bring On Your Scrin.

l will announce to the public that Rolling
Mill Scrip will be received in payment for coal
and wood purchased from me.
xi2l-dtf A. S. MARINER.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-12-06
Farmers

In want of good shoe ViIl find it to their in
terest to examine those just received at ID. H.
Spoford,s Boot and Shoe Store, Mark ct Place.
Something extra good. xi30-4t
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-12-06

Pembertons compound extract Of Stillingif
cures all old mercurial and venereal diseases
without fail-try it.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-12-06
Pastor Installed.

Rev. S. V. McCorkle was installed as pastor
of the Greeneville Presbyterian church last
Sabbath. We congratulate the church upon
ter
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-12-06
Religious Notice.

Preaching to night and every night this week
in the NJ. E. Church, situated on Clinch street
All are cordially invited to attend.
j. b. FORD, Pastor.
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AT COST.
Merchant TaiIOrinj
A strictly Cash Business.

l have determined to do a strictly cash bust
ness in the future. By selling for cash only, 1
will be able to supply my customers with goods
at lower figures, and will be able to do bust
ness more satisfactory to myself as we'll as my
numerous patrons. JOHN LICHTENwANGER.
xi1S-tf
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-12-06
ENGINE Room.

2 is being enlarged, by the removal of brick
partition wall, which divides the room from the
stairway leading to the upper rooms of the City
Hail. The enlargement is intended to give
more room for the storage of hose.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-12-06

The meeting of Stockholders of the East Ten
nessee Agricultural Society was not held on
last Thursday night on account of the very in
clement weather. 1t will be held at the Board
OF Trade Rooms, on tomorrow Thursday eve
ming at O clock Let there be full meeting.
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BuiIdiur lots For Sale.

offer few Building Lots, in the city, tor
sale Jos. A. MABRY.
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Fresh Oysters

Just received and for sale by the quart, or in
quantities to suit purchasers, at my store on
Market Square PETER KERN
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Large stock of shoes left over from last sea-
son, very cheap. Call at the Grover d Baker
Sewing Machine Agency, 119 Gay street.
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Baltimore Market.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 5.-Flour and Wheat
steady. Corn, active, 65a71c. Oats, steady
Whisky, 941a95c.
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Ladies' Shoes.

Another lot of those nice half double sole
serge polish and fancyfoxed Shoes at SPoFFoRDs.
xi29-4t
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Agricultural Society.

Globe Flower Syrup cures whooping cough,
sore throat, bronchitis and asthma.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-12-06
CORRECTED DAILY BY
II. w. GAUTs
Produce and Commission Merchant,
Market Place, KnorUiLLe, Tennessee.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. Dec. 6, 1871

De inc pest; uOuDGIeSS.
The stringency in the Money Market contin-
ues Nothing can relieve us but the sale of our
surplus produce
The shipment of Hay from upper East Ten
nessee should be q source of revenue to the
producers but the imperfect manner of bailing
has operated against the shipment. Efforts will
be made to correct this defect, and We hope to
during the season.
QUOTATIONS.
WHEAT-Buying, $11Oa195; selling, $1.20
i.40, per bushel. But little offered, and only
local demand.
CoRN-Buying price for new, 5Oa521c. loose;
sacked in depot 624a65c. Going South as fast
as received.
OATs-Buying, loose, 35a8Sc; sacked, in car
load lots, 50a524c.
HAY-Loose, wagon load 70a75c per cwt !;
baled, in depot S1.00 per 100 TBS.
DRIED FRUITs-Dull, market nsettled
Peaches, loose, from wagons, in halves, 6 cts
per ID mixed and in quarters, sc. according
to quality. Apples, 5a5!c; sacked, in depot
4a1c higher per ID.
FneUR-Only a local demand and very dull ;
best brands of Family held at 400 per sack and
Extras 350a3 70 per sack, but to effect cash
sales co cessons must be made.
BACoN-Ne minal, in the absence of orders
from the country, prices have a wide range ;
Clear Sides 73ca8c; buying price and selling,
9ca1Oc; no Hams or Shoulders offered.
LARD-9a9!c.
FEATHERs-Buying price for prime Goose at
55a6Oc Mixed and Duck new 45ca50c.
BUTTER-Prime sells readily at zoe to 224c,
but irregular and rancid lots are hard to sell at
any price.
EGGs-20c to 221c per dozen.
IRISH PoTAToEs-Only local demand and
tn g supply much better than was expected;
worth 5Oca7Oc per bushel as to quality.
SWEET PoTAToEs-LOcal demand only 6Oca60c
per bushel.
ONIoNs-Local demand only, Goa soc per
bushel.
GREEN APPLEs-Common varieties are worth
81. OOa125. Large Buff worth 81 90 per bushel.
PoULTRY-Chickens 15a18c each; Ducks
about the same; Turkeys 60aS5c.
RAGs-3a33c cash.
BEEswAX-25a28c per pound.
GINsENG-75aS0 per pound.
SEED-Clover, S.0Oa8. 90 per bushel; Timothy,
800 per bushel.
HoGs-Parties here will pack several thous-
and hogs at &c gross, and some orders for ship
melt may be expected at about that price
When the season opens let the hogs come for
ward.
CATTLE-Nominal, some demand for stock
cattle to ship East.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-12-06

A large lot of shoes at uncommonly low
prices. Children's shoes so cents per pair and
others in proportion. At the Grover & Baker
Sewing Machine Office 1l9 Gay street up
stairs.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-12-06
Personal.

Just try Globe Flower Cough Syrup for con-
sumption, asthma and Group.
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100000 Lathes
DIsEAsEn LUNGS ARE GREATI

For sale by CHRISTIAN & Co.,
Xil2d1ml Broad street
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Cincinnafi Market.
Louisville Market:

LOUISVILLE, Dec. 5.-Pork, $13 GOALS so.
Bacon, scarce. New, Shoulders, &c. Whisky,
90c.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-12-06
a IT co - IT.

take this method to inform my friends and
customers and the public generally that l am
determined to change my business by the first
of January next.
For this reason will sell all my clothing and
furnishing goods
AT COST.
My goods are all fresh and well assorted most
of them having been purchased this season.
Here is good change for all and every one de-
string cheap clothing. Call early SO that you
can get the pick.
THE GOODS WILL ONLY BE SOLD
FOR CASH. Respectfully,
Merchant Tailoring
In all its branches will be carried on as here
tofore, and customers furnished with the best of
work at lowest prices. New goods received
every week.
S. BIssINGER.
Country merchants are respectfully i,svited
to coU Yi4-dk
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-12-06
ST. LOuis Market.

ST.. LOUIS, Dec. Corn, active Whisky,
SHE. Pork, $3.50. Bacon, dull.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-12-06
New York Market.
STOCKS.

STOCKS
NEW YORK, Dec. 5.-Money, active, &c.
Sterling, long,, $1.O9; short, S1.1OB. Gold,
dull, $110. Stocks, steady. Governments,
steady Tennessees 664; new, 661. Virginias,
81; new, 81. Louisianas, 62; new, 50. Levees,
16B; new, 73. Alabamas, $l.O0; 5s, 65. Georgias,
so; Is, 81 North Carolinas, 35I; new, 10.
South Carolinas, active.
COTTON MARKET.
Cotton, frmt sales, 4,265 bales; uplands,
19Bc; Orleans, 1896 Sales for futures to-day
were seventeen thousand bales at the following
figures December 10, IS 15-16 January
19, 1-16, 19s, 49,! February 10 19I, 10 SIG,
Is 3-16. March 49, April 193, 1916 19g.
May 193, 19B, 10 1916, 10 1916.
GENERAL MARKET.
Flour, frmer. Whisky 99c. Wheat, quiet !;
winter red Western, 55a62c. Corn, 78la79c.
Rice 83a9c. Pork, $3.50. Beef, quiet. Lard,
Kettle 94c.
Cincinnati Market.
CINCINNATI, Dec. 5.-Flour, firm. Corn, AGA
AZ. Lard, firm, 84a9. Bacon, firm. Shoulders,
n. Clear Sides u. Whisky, 80.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-12-06

Wants-For Rent-For Sale-Boardin0- Lost-Found
-,OiU be inserted IN this column at % Cents each an
srtion not exceeding ve lines 0Uer fire tines Cents
or each additional line toiu be charged.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-12-06
For Rent.

THE STORE HOUSE No 50 ON GAY STREET.
L Apply to S. B. KENNEDY or w. S. KENNE-
DY. noy4-d6
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-09-15

Hon JA mes +. Wilson, in re-.
cent speech in Iowa, made the # !
lowing statements, Wlch we think
express the opinion OF a large ma
joiity of the Republican patty
throughout tie country:
"No man can be placed in the
Presidential chair, against whom
objections will not be lodged when
he comes to be tested by the trials
of actual administration. Oppt IL
ents will always find fault, and the
man who can please ali OF his friends
at all times has not yet been bort
Grant has been severely criticised in
some high republican quarters; bat
| doubt exceedingly If his critics
could administer the Government
for three years and give less cause
for offence than he. 1t is easier to
tind fault with others than to mend
ones own ways. | believe that the
people So far understand this that,
after reviewing the entire field, they
will rcnominate President Grant
next year. | do not believe that the
republicans have yet discovered
sufficient reason for changing can.
didateS and when they shall have
made their nomination.. | do not
doubt that the people will ratiiy it
10y a larger majority than Grant re
ceived in 1865"
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-09-15

The Ordinance Select Committee
of England, recently made an eX-
pertinent in firing mountain no
witzer strapped upon the back of a
mule. The mule, loaded gun, com
mittce and several "big wigs" re
paired to the trial ground at Wool
wich. The mule was backed into
position, and the committee decided
to fire the gun with a slow match.
The fixing of the tuze caused the
mule to prick up his ears and com.
mence to whrl around rapidly. The
committee were thunderstruck, and
commenced one of the most remark
able skedaddles on record. Some
not daring to run away lay down
and commenced rolling off as fast
as possible. The Secretary took to
all-fours, and made time like a grey
hound. There was "a moment OF
terrible suspense-then bang; the
shot went ricOcheting in one direc.
ton and the mule turned sum.
mersau't in the other. That com.
mittee has not pursued its expert,
ments any farther.