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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-09-20

THE BLACK HOLE OF CALCUTTA RIvALEp-
Our Police Station House as a PestiIence Breeder
The condition of the Central guard-house " a
disgrace to the District. There has been no
water in this place for the last two weeds, and
the smell rom the cells every morning when the
Black Maria relieves them of their inmates IS
sickeDing in the extreme, resembling the odor
emitted from the hatch-ways OF an emigrant
ship. The result Is that many of the officers
compelled to remain on reserve there have been
stricken down with fever showing all the symp-
toms of Uphold. Officer Voss was taken down
Yesterday, and Is now on the sick list. The odor
from these cells rises to the sleeping apartments
above, making it intolerablc to the Officers there
There are nineteen privies in this station house,
all of which are filed upin consequence of there
being no flow Of water through the pipes.
The BOARD or PUBLIC WORKS, at their
meeting yesterday, authorized the chief of the
bureau of contracts to contract with Albert
Gleason for grading Vermont avenue, from q
to Boundary street. 1t was ordered that new
water main be laid from North Capitol street.
along / street.. The chief Of the bureau Of
streets, &C., was directed to build q bridge on
Boundary and LIST streets west, at the lowest
possible cost; also, to replank the bridge over
the canal at 14th street. Communications of T.
Z. @. Pettengili for street lamps, VIM. Bradley
& Sons for street improvement, A. Campbell
asking for contract for street work, Mr.. q. F.
Quick for sewer In square $50, and Rev. Mr..
Evans Tor water main, were referred.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-08-31

There is something needed What is
in Ii no one will answer us, we propose
TO tell the people in this way No town
ur city can prosper without capital. The
engine is useless. without the steam the
body, without blood, becomes lifeless
a town without available means, will col.
lapse. Sweetwuter has been a marvel Of
progression and prosperity for the las, six
years; then, it Was a waste-but few bus
mess houses, and only about two hundred
inhabitants. IL has grown, and is now a
living energetic town uf about six humid
red people, full Of vim, and ready to EN-
bark in any enterprise promising success
aud advancement. However, it needs
capital tn give it a newer aud more rapid
upward movement that we shall grow to
be a city of Importance, no one can deny.
In view of our position, location, and the
good name that our town already has,
bordered as we are on all sides by the
richest lands in the State, and having a
climate that an Italian might eUvy, q
healthy and inyigoratiug atmosphere, a
situation Of beauty, a landscape varied
by hills, valleys aud mountains, famed
during the summer nights by cool, health
full breezes, and being the market place
for the rich productions of the far.famcd
Sweetwater, Fork and Pond Creek VAL
Icys, and having the benefit of the rail-
road at our doors, w see nothing but sue
cess before us, it We wisely manage the
advantages and resources we already have.
What is mostly needed here is a first
class hotel. Why it is that some of our
capitalists do not 60 to work and build a
hotel, We cannot see. 1t would pay for
itself in a short time-people would come
here in greater numbers than they do, if
there were only accommodations for them.
Everybody knows Sweetwater tobe a { quiet
place-they know the people here are So
ciabie, and a great many desire to come
here and spend a few months for recrea-
ton and pleasure. Now let some one,
two or more of our mOnied men 60 to
work and erect a frst-class hotel, and let
it be known to the world sand the rest of
mankind" that Sweetwater offers induce
ments to visitors. Let all our citizens en-
courage those who come among us to re-
main. The more people we have, the
more money will there be in circulation.
If Sweetwdter is not on the road to
prosperrty-if she is not in a fair way to
become an important point-if she does
not rise above all other towns on this line
of road from Knoxville to Chattanooga,
it will be on account Of her citizens fail
ing to expend that amount of money and
displaying that energy that is necessary to
the prosperity of u town. Every man,
rich or poor, has a duty to perform. We
should give each other encouragement in
all enterprises that we undertake that
will be the means of circulating money
and building up the waste places of our
town. The capital is here, and all that
is necessary is for it to be expended in
the right manner.
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II noesn,t AlMnrs Follow!

IL you beskOn to a Daulky mule, 1t
doesn't always follow.
If you see a man standing in the door
way OF a hotel, it doesn't always follow
that be boards there. rF
Ii you see a man running along the
street, Gas thoRgh the Sheriff was after
him." it doesn't always follow that he is
doing a rushing business.
II you see a man beating time al a con-
cert, and looking very knowingly, it does
not always follow hat he understands a
particle Of music.
Ii you hear Il couple clearing and
"darlinging" each other before people, It
doesn't always follow that they do it when
they are at home alone.
If you meet Il stranger who asks you
to lend him FIVE dollars, and you lend it
to him, it doesn't always follow that he
will be in a hurry to return it.
If you meet a man troubled with dys-
pepSia, and rolling his eyes in a very
sanctimonious way, it doesn't always fol-
low that he is a saint"
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-08-31
Music ClnsS, RiCeYille. Tenn,

| would respectfully inform the public
that my Sd Session in Vocal and Instru-
mental Music will commence on Monday
the 2lst of August.
The music room is situated near the
Academy, and has a new 7 octave Piano
in it, from the celebrated factory OF Homes
Bros, New York, where pupils will re-
ceiye their lessons and practice.
Should it be necessary, additional Plan
Os will be added to the school from the
same factory. Having had over eleven
years experience in teaching this beautiful
science and accomplishment as we'll as i'm
portant branch of education, | am CONF
dent will not fail to give satisfaction to
my future ms we'll as present patrons.
| have offered $l0 worth of the most
popular music, neatly bound, to the most
diligent and studious pupil at the end of
the term, as an inducement for them to
labor hard, practice carefully, and be ODE
dent to my instructions.
TERMS OF TUIrIoN;-IustructiOn on
Piano or Organ, $25; use of Instrument,
s.. One half of tuition must be paid in
advance, with the fee for instrument.
Soliciting continued patronage, | re-
main, yours,
Respectfully,
HINSON G. CLuTSAM,
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-08-31
The Gold Mines.

We see General Waugh is now on a
short visit at home from the gold regions.
lie showed us a bottle of gold dust dug
out by his hands that is beautiful gold,
and reminds us of olden times when we
were through the gold mines about Dab
lenega, ia. The General informs us that
he has four companies now at work on Co.
ker Creek. The water has been too low
to work any of the smaller streams until
now. Several other companies are COM
mencing work, and there is room for hun
dteds of hands in the mines. tits hoped
that many companies will be formed to
work these mines. We need the gold, as
money is getting scarce, and every penny
weight dug out is that much put in circu-
lation.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-08-31
Healthful Drinks.

For the benefit of our readers who are
compelled to labor out doors in the
scorcbirg rays of the sun, we append
below a3few Of the drinks said to be least
harmful. The practice Of iudiscriminate
drinking is most Injurious, and should be
avoided. The safest of all drinks is cold
water, a little at a time, taken at short
intervals. Ice water is. dangerous when
takcn'by those who are not accustomed to
it. Buttermilk is a safe and wholesome
drink. A pint Of molasses to a gallon of
cold water makes good drink, as also
does a lemon to a half gallon of water,
with a cupful of sugar added. A thin
Cruel made of corn or oats also stakes the
thirst and strengthens the body. A pint
of'garden grapes, berries or currants, to
a gallon. of cold water, makes a healthful
and agreeable drink. The best of all
drinks for the healthy or the invalid is
pure cold water. Cold water applied ITO
the head abates thirst and refreshes. A
piece of silk placed between the head and
top Of the hat is a protection against the
SUM- H#r.-Ha D.. a.." t.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-08-31
A Hint to our Farmers.

There is a Farmers Club in Illinois
which has an agent who contracts directly
with manufacturers for such implements
and tools as the members need, and who
also advises and assists in marketing
grain and produce. One Of the members
Of this club asserts that more has been
saved in this way in a single season than
it will cost to rbelong to the club a life
time. He adds alt seems strange that
farmers all over the country will not take
the matter in hand and deal mutually to-
gether, and work for each others benefit
Much can be saved every year in buying
implements in this way, or in selling grain
or other produce. Besides, there can be
much valuable information gained by
these friendly talks about how we farm,
and how we ougbts 20 farm. Farmers, it
is greatly to your interest to organize
clubs for your mutual interest. Try it,
and sec for yourselves"
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-08-31
Local Squibs.

Fine showers since our last issue.
Sweet potatoes are selling in Athens at
$l.O0 per bushcl.
Pennyroyal burned in a room where
there is a corpse, will effectually drive off
flies, and the offensive smell.
The latest kink ahoat is the young men
having a dimiuuti'e likeness of their
sweetheart placed on the head Of their
canes. What next ?
A female correspondent wants to know
whether the woman's rights movement in.
cludes the right to do the counting. If
so, she is decidedly in its favor, as the
men are getting too shy altogether.
An old gent in town wears an old fash
Toned silver picayune on his watch chain
in affsctionate remembrance OF the time
when that coin was equivalent to q good
square drink of pure old cognac.
One of the best things out--out Of
debt.
The mosquito as a public singer dra WIS
well, but never gives satisfaction.
There is no need of putting the present
style of ladies' dresses, as they're pu fled
enough already.
Something to be thankful for-that
mosquitoes are not so large as bats.
A small detachment of United State
troops have arrived at Cleveland, and are
now encamped near that place.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-08-31

On Friday of last week, a "colored
man and BROTHER" known to most of oul
citizens as "Old George" was brought
before Justice Boyd, charged with abus.
ing his wife.
"Well, George" said the Squire, "you
are arraigued before me for maltreatlng
your wife. What have you to say to thi:
charge 2"
"Not much, boss" answered George
''You see de fact am, dat my ole woman is
one of 'em-she is just like a good many
white women folks, and | 'casionally ho,
to reconstruct her. She always had the
disquisition of a baulky mule, and when
she takes it into her head to be stubborn
like, she am right dar, and de dcbbil can't
do nolin wild her. She got inter one of
her highfalutin' ways Yesterday, and
fought to pacify her by de application of
a little switch, but, fore de Lord, boss, |
didn't hurt her nor muffin. Her hides as
tough as de alligator"
81 am afraid, George" remarked the
Squire, "that drunkenness has something
to Ito with your being here"
"Jis so, boss; de colored perliceman as
was depertized to rest me, was drunk-so
drunk dat he couldn't read to me de paper
de warranty deed, as you call EN-. But
I was sober | doesn't drink muffin to
toxicate.
The Squire, after hearing all the evi.
dence adduced, concluded to hold the pris.
oner in $3.50 bail for his good behavior
for the period Of twelve months. George,
after some trouble, found two or three Of
the "colored persuasion" to 60 his sccu-
rity, and is now at liberty, but whether
he will again undertake to reconstruct his
wife, remains to be seen.
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Waters New Scale Pianos.
WITH IRON FRAME.
Oyerstruns Bass aud Agrafe Bridge.
NIeIodeons and Cabinet Or
gahs.
Y DIST N4NUPATrRED.
WARRANTED FOR SIX YEARS.
A GREAT OFFER!
TESTIMONIALS

.. InhiH'NlAln
The Waters Pianos are known as among the
very best. We are enabled to speak OF these in
rument with confidence srOm personal knowl-
edge.-N. Y. Evangelist.
We can speak Of the merits Of the WntCys'
Pianos from personal knowledge ms being Of the
very best quality,-Christian Intelligencer.
Our friends will find Mt MIR. Waters store the
very best assortment of Pianos, Melodeons and
Organs to beJOund in the United States Ora
hams Magazine.
Many people of the present day who
are attracted, it not confused, with the flaming
advertisements OF rival piano houses, probably
overlook q modest manufacturer like Mr.. Wa
tiers but we happen to know that his instru-
mcnts earned him a good reputation long before
EGpOsitione aud " hohors connected Herewith
were eyer thought OF. Indeed, we have one Of
Mr.. Waters piano Portes in our residence
(where it has stood for years) Of which any
manufacturer in the world might we'll be proud.
We have always been delighted with it as a
swcet-toned and powerful instrument, and there
is no doubt Of its durability more than this,
some OF the best amateur players in the city, as
well as'seyeral celebrated p%ianists, have per-
formed on said piano, and all pronounce it a SUI
porior and PIRsT-CIAss instrument. Stronger
endorsement we could not giye.-llome Journal.
Horace Waters, 4SI broadway, is famed for
the excellence of his Pianos and ~0rgans.-Eve.
ming Post.
The Waters Piano ranks with the best manu-
featured in America The Independent, N. Y.
The Melodeon you sent me is highly %satisfac-
tory. j.. l.. SMITH, Tioga, N. Y.
This | do know, that n mclodcon used here in
the Baptist Church for the past eight years ut
least, without any repairs, and purchased from
you, is still used, and has remained a i~rst-rate
instrument, in spite Of the weather and the hard
usage it has been subject to. This is certainly
good evidence Of the superiority Of your instru-
mGnts over many of other makers.
J. HENDRICKS, Jr., Piermont, n. Y.
] have given the Melodeen q fair trial, and
think it the hest instrument Of the kind / have
ever heard. Nothing could induce me to part
with it. G.. b. DOUGLASS, Medina, N. Y.
lam much pleased with the Waters Organ you
sent me. D. D. BABCoCK, MillpOrt, N. Y.
The 5000 Organ We had of you is powerful
enough to fiji the Church. The different combi-
nations with sub bass give a reasonable variety,
and the tones ar, rich and swe ct. Auy Church
having such an instrument as this has a treas
urc. q. A. BUCKBEE,
Pastor Of Baptist Church. San Francisco, Cal.
may25-tf
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-08-31

The wheat crop of this year in Kan
SIS averages 80 bushels per acre. That
of one county in Illinois, Jersey, is esti-
mated at one million bushels. The crop
of Iowa is better than was expected, and
corn in that State is ahead Of that of
any other year. In Kansas corn is nine
to thirteen feet high, which causes the
complacent inhabitants of that State to
make frequent inquiry of strangers chow
is hat for high?" In Northern Indiana
all the crops are in fine condition. In
fine the whole west seems to be laugh
ing with a harvesting, but probably the
f~our-dealers will have the weevil OF the
rust, or some other pest, on hand, when
it becomes necessary to raise the price
of -four. E
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-08-31
Photography !.

have concluded to remain at Sweet.
water for a while longer, and have fitted
up a new, complete sky.light Gallery in
rear Of the Port Office, where | am pre-.
pared to take pictures at any aud all
times, and in all kinds of weather.
I have a new aud complete stock of ma
t%erial, so that | am prepared to execute,
in good style, Photographs, Gems &c,
II You are not satisfied with your pic
lures yuu are not required to take them
away from the gallery. Call soon, as
this may be your last chance to sit for a
picture.
Particular attention paid to copying
and cleansing all kinds of old pictures.
] have u good supply Of Frames and
fancy cases, that will put pictures in on
reasonable terms. \ lot of sterqOscopes
and stcrooscopio views for sale cheap.
Instructions given in The Art, and outfits
furnished Oh reasonable terms.
W. Il. ROBERTSON,
july ,27,tf. Photographer,
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Ills An Established Fact.

That the Stieff Piano is one of the best
now made in the country, they having
been awarded no less than II Gold and
Silver Medals during the fall of 1869 and
1870 throughout the country. Their new
illustrated catalogue is beautifully gotten
up, and contains the names of over 1000
SOutherners, who have purchased the Stietf
Piano since the close Of the war; of which
800 are Virginians, 200 North CarOlinians,
$50 Tennsseeans, and others throughout
the South.
1t is also an established fact that the
firm of Chas. NJ. Stieff, does a larger
Southern business than any one house in
the United States.
The Stipff Piano combine every quality
that is required to make the Piano as
perfect as possible. The rich, grandS
mellow and powerful tone they posses,
has not been e~xcelled by any instrument
manufactured. Especially in the treble
does the Stieff Piano show its superiority
over Others by the bell-like cloarness and
the singing quality of tone, which lends
to them an inestimable charm.
Persons who are in want of a strictly
frst-class Piano, we would advise before
purchasing elsewhere to examine the
Stieff Piano, or send for their illustrated
catalogue.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-08-31
To the Friends of Agriculture in
Monroe County.

Amecting Of the agricultural Society of the
County of Monroe will be held at the Court
House in Madisonyille on the first Monday in
September, at ~ o'clock, q. M, for the purpose
OF elecling the officers of the SOcicty-FrcsI-
dent, Secretary and Treasurer for the years 1871
and 1872, and to hear II report Of the Secretary
Of the Conditions and Transactions of the Soci-
ETY.. 1t is desired that all interested attend,
and let us not weary in well doing, for if it il
necessary to spend life and treasure in finding
the North Sea passage, is it not well to grow tive
ears of corn where only one has heretofore
grown, upon the same stalk, with the same Ia
bOri Let our motto be ONWARD.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-08-31
From COker Creek.
CoKER CREEK GoL.D MINES, !
Anenst 2lst, 1871.

CoKER CREEK GOLD MINES, !
August 2lst, 1871.
DEAR EyTERPRsE:-As you feel an
interest in the success of the Gold Mining
out here, and We know many of your read
ers do also, we fulfill our promise to write
to you every week. Hnnds are still Gem
ing in, and new companies are prospect
ing and hunting for new mines. What
we want is men to start companies and
work them, who are willing to spend a
few dollars in opening new mines. Some
companies worked all last week and made
nice gold. The water is so low on all the
branches that bus little work can be done
on small streams of water.
Yours, &C.;
EAST TENNESSEE,
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-08-31

Deputy Sheriff D. 5. Smith let his pis
tol go off in a crowd of gold miners al
Coker Creek, a few days ago The bal
passed through the pants of W. b. Mer
siere below the knee, and struck the sole
of his shoe on the other foot, There was
quite scattering of the miners, and some
Of them did not return to their work nm
til next day. 1t is understood that Smith
will shoot when he has warrants against
the wicked, and they fee from before him,
but we think an officer should use milder
mcaMs to make arrests.
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Rain.

Fine rains are falling nearly all around
us, especially in the mountains and upper
end of this county, where they have suf-
ferod more than in our valley. Farmers
are now fearful Of too much for saving
fodder. We are a people hard to please.
An aIl.wise Providence knows what is best
for US.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-08-31
LOCAL AND OTHER MATTERS.
The New Schedule.

The following shows the time of arri
val Of trains at Sweet water, under the ne7
schedule
MAI. TPAIN-PASSENGER.
Going East, Arrives at 1896 A. NJ,
" West, " " a.2S p. NJ.
FREIGHT TRAIN.
Going East, Arrives at 1885 A. NJ.
" West, /" l24S P. NJ.
NIGHT PASSENGER TRAIN.
Going East, Arrives at l2.02 A II.
" West, 224 A. NJ.
NIGHT FREIGHT TRAIN.
Going East, Arrives at l.57 A. NJ.
" " 1925 A NJ.
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Look Ont !

Those of our readers who are in the
habit of handling money, will bear in
mind that there is a new counterfeit $50
bill on the United States National Bank
of Washington in circulation, and it be-
hoOves our business men to be on a close
lookout for them, especially as they are
executed in an almost perfect manner.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-08-31

Deputy Sheriff A. Hawkins lost his
pocket book one day last week on the
White Cliff road, neal Folks store. 1t
contained one hundred and twenty-five
dollars in %greenbacks, and other valuable
papers. lie thought, when we last heard
from him, hat he was on track Of the
man who had found it. Hope he has come
up with him.
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on - Machine Oil.

Remember that / have q Machine Oil
for ST.25 per gallon far better than Lard
OttAwon't gum, but cleans of all dirt,
&c. Try it. Also, | have a few French
Calf Skins--very nice-for $3.50 each,
lining skins, &C., and a splendid article
of Hemlock Leather. Come around to
the Post Office and examine my stock be-
fcre purchasing elsewhere. Il will sell
You goods as cheap as any other house in
town. n. Fl. L, FRY.
S%weetwater, July l3.-tf
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Look to your Interest - PatrOnize
Home Manufactures.

On Saturday, October 7th, 1871, 1
will offer for sale to the highest bidder,
at Sweetwater, on sixty daystime, a lot
of elegantly finished Wagons, made of the
best material. Purchaser giving note
with approved security.
JACOB McNEEs.
augl7tf
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The Courts.

Circuit Court for our county commences
at Madisonville on Monday, Sept. 10th.
Federal Court at Knoxville same date.
Supreme Court at Knoxville sane date.
Litigants, jurors, lawyers and witnesses,
get ready, and be on hand.
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SchOOI RuildiDpS.

The several articles upon, aud cuts Of
school buildings, in the last number ofthe
Journal of Education. will attract atten.
ton in every part of the country.
School Directors and others, who com.
plete building and furnishing school houses
should consult these plans. They are
cheap, beautiful and convenient.
In addition to this, the other articles on a
variety of practical topics, make it a paper
which we should like to see in every family
in the State.
Address, J. B. MERwIN,
p. Editor and Publisher,
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-08-31

We arc sorry to learn that this fatal
disease is still prevalent among the chill
dron in the upper end of this county, and
several children have been attacked with
it. Mr.. Blantcn has lost two very inter
esting children.
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Mnconsl Wagonsl WAGONS

Juo. II. Reynolds, Cleveland Tenn,
uses the best seasoned timber in his wag.
Ons, and warrants them in every instance.
Aug. lO,4t.