Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-10-19

we learn it is the intention of Mr.. H. to
ship them to Memphis tonight.
DR. Jarnigan, of Messy Greek, shows
forty-eight varieties, all of his own collec-
of the E T, Va and Ga Railroad
in Jefferson county. DR. ] has pure white
of fine grain and clear polish and hard
fine grained black like the Egyptian, and
his collection includes many of the most
beautiful of the red and variegated
marbles. -'-
Parry and Nideker show some fine large
states, neatly framed. fromJ efferson county.
James Wright, Esq, also of Hawkins
| county, shows handsome specimens of the
| DOugherty marble, variegated variety.
Among them are two tables, one of which
took the first premium, which are very
deep colored and rich in appearance and
for this class of work is specially adapted.
Besides these one smaller specimens of
| lighter shades, all susceptible of the finest
polish. Mr.. Wright shows also the rough
stone, together with several specimens of
stalactites.
Mr.. J. B. Johnson, of the Knoxville
Iron Company, exhibits a show case con-
tanning 40 varietieSsof iron ore from 33
places, 6 of gold quartz, 6 of zinc, s of lead,
| II Of copper, 2 of slate, of marble. and
| large assortment of fire clays, sulphurets,
crystals, etc. This collection has in all,
several hundred specimens and is beauti-
fully arranged and displayed. All are
| from East Tennessee.
| Chas w Bradley, Esq, Of Jonesboro,
sends q fine case of ores, Stag, charcoal fur
mace hearthstone, furnace lining limestone
and the different grades of iron from the
Embreeville Works in Washington county.
| Heap & Clapp, of North Carolina, send
a very handsome display of mica in blocks
and in thin sheets.
There are many articles not classified
that are worthy of premiums, OH exhibi-
bition, but with great liberality the Board
of Directors have prepared for this contin-
gency and promised an examination and
award to all such.
chino of Mr.. Il. M. Schleier, which has
been tested sufficiently to know that it will
clean $4,000 per day, easily. This is his
own invention and residing here in our
midst we hope that the genins of our own
people will meet its reward.
MISCELLANEOUS.
In agricultural implements we observed
the blue ribbon attached to the patent re-
versible hillside pillow exhibited by Jacob
Rupe and James Moore. The blowing
match is set for to-day.
There was quite show of native wine,
and several counties contended for the
palm. Jos r Dew, of Campbell, took the
first for still Catawba ; this wine was made
at his vineyard near Jacksboro', by Mr.
Edward Brown, Sr, German vine grower
of many years experience and who thor
oughly understands grape culture
w r Reeves, Esq, of Washington cOun-
ty, was awarded the premium for grape
wine and cider.
Mrs. John Bleyins, of Hawkins county,
took the blue ribbon for gents shawl,
blankets, linsey carpet, table cloth, domes-
tic, cotton check, wooden counterpanes.
Among the citizens of Knoxville award
ed the first premium for articles on eXhi-
bition, we noticed Messrs. Eldridge &
Hawley, for buggies, phaetOn and spring
wagons.
Mr. Schleier swept the field in his de-
partment, receiving the blue ribbon for the
best and largest photograph, oil painting
from nature, best view of the fair grounds,
best and largest collection, also for best
single chrome as well as largest display.
Mr. VIM H Huddle received the first
premium for best portrait of lady in OIL
Lloyd Branson, for the best portrait of a
gentleman in oil.
Mrs. Chas Warning, for the best water
color drawing.
A C Bruce, for best architectural de-
signs.
James Maloy, for best collection of mil
linery goods. $3.50. go.
Gaines, Bro. & Co., for best gents boots
and shoes and ladies' CATERS.
r H ELLINGTON, for best brogans.
b l. Brier, of Fentress county for swarm |
of italian bees and hive.
NEW FEATURE. #
Yesterday morning one four job presses
was sent out and placed on the second |
floor and hundreds oficirculars worked off. |
This was new feature to many who wit
messed the working of printing press for
the first time.
The run on John Seherf's dining hall
was very great, and though he had an ex-
ira force of cooks and walters, yet, SO great |
was the crowd that he could not accom- |
modete them all. He has laid in a fresh |
supply of substantials and luxuries and |
will be ready for all to-day.
THE AWARD OF PREMIUMS
will take place at ten o'clock, and at half
past ten an auction will take place Oh the
grounds for the benefit of exhibitors who |
wish to dispose of their articles. AT three
o'clock, p. M, the prize drawing will take
place.
This will be in many respects the most
interesting day of the Fair, and aside from
what is stated above there are several races |