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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-20
The Platform Scale.

In recent exploration of the passages
| of one of the Egyptian pyramids granite
ball was found, about two and half inches
| in diameter, which undoubtedly was a
poise used with the only weighing-ma
| chine known to the earlier ancients, the
even balance. Similar weights exhumed
on the sites of Nineveh and Troy, attest
cities. What is remarkable is that the
even balance, with its modification the
steelyard, constituted the only device for
| ordinary weighing until within compare
| lively few years. In fact until Fairbanks
gave us the platform scale, there was no
continuance that met the public demand
for convenient, durable, accurate weigh
ing-machine, one capable of receiving
great weights and of disclosing their avoir-
dupois without delay or labor, capable also
of an indefinite number of notifications
to adapt it to any required use simple of
construction and not liable to disarrange-
ment. rl.-
The platform scale as originally devised
and successfully improved, seems in spe-
cial manner to have come forward at just
the right time Steam had been applied to
the moving of machinery and the propul-
sion of vehicles. Production and trans
portation both were taking on dispatch
and bulk previously unknown. Electrici-
w WAS SOOu 10 0ut6T dS u ldCtOT lutO tuO
transmission of intelligence and the accel-
Grafton of business. Commodities were
assuming larger values correspondent to
higher elaboration. Agriculture was be-
ginning to yield vast surplus to swell the
currents of trade. A scale was needed to
take on cattle by the drove, grain by the
thousands of bushels per hour, railway
trains with unbroken bulk, and even
barges and propellers with their cargoes !;
to weigh packages of whatever form and
character with instant promptitude and
unfailing accuracy. 1t is certainly only
just to say that the merit of producing such
a scale, satisfactory in all particulars, be-
longs to this nation and the venerable in
ventor, Thaddeus Fairbanks, whose name
has now become so closely identified with
the weighing of the world.
The wide diffusion of the Fairbanks
Platform Scale is necessary incident and
demonstration of their excellence. The
world has had time in the forty.three years
of its use to discover the merit and demerit
of this machine in full. Having taken hun
dreds of thousands before, it last year took
$4,000 scales additional. Of these 5000
were on foreign standards. This balance
is to be added to the short list of American
manufactures that find large market
abroad, Notwithstanding the lower cost of
labor and materials enjoyed by foreign
makers. The world is not slow to discover
what it is for its interest to buy.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-20
WATER WORKS.
Meeting OF the COmmittee-PrOlimIna
Survey Ordered.

MeCtIus Oh the COmm1ttee-Pr011mina
Survey Ordered
Yesterday afternoon, meeting of the
special committee of the City Council, APP
pointed at recent meeting, to take into
consideration the practicability of con-
structing water works, took place at the
office of Major E. G. Camp, when the mat
ter was discussed, and after a free inter
change of ideas, preliminary action resolv-
ed on.
Major Carpenter having just returned
from trip west reported that he had eX-
amined the water works at Louisville, KY,
and submitted proposition from Dennis
Long & Co., of that city to make the nec-
essary surveys and estimates as the cost
of works He had also formed the ac-
quaintance of Il. r. Scowden & Son, of
Cincinnati, and Joseph Flannary, of Phil
adelphia, hydraulic engineers. the latter
of whom was at Chattanooga at present,
and represented heavy firm.
The last named gentleman had made a
proposition to the Mayor and himself to
come here and make the necessary SURVEYS
and estimates as to the cost of the proposed
works, including the laying of pipes and
everything complete, for the sum of two
hundred dollars. This offer involving the
least outlay of money, the committee teIe-
graphed Mr.. Flannary that his proposition
was accepted and he will arrive here to-
day.
The committee have acted in this matter
with zeal tempered with caution and have
been actuated by desire to do their whole
duty and faithfully guard the interests of
the taxpayers. ~
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-20
Real Estate Transfers.
Accident.

On Monday morning last, Miss Kate
Hazen, daughter of Col. G. M. Hazen met
with an accident ON the Clinton Pike, near
the residence of Mr.. Joseph Hall, while on
her way to town, accompaniedb by her sister
They were riding in buggy when the
horse became frightened and upset the
buggy, breaking it pretty badly, and ran
away. The ladies were thrown out and
while one was severely injured the other
escaped unhurt.
Drs. Carson and Mynatt were called in
and examined her injuries, when she was
afterwards removed to Mr.. Houses resi-
dence.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-20
sTIRRINGEyENrs ON CRozIER STREET.
Woman has Her Skull Broken I'm Hel
Own Yard.

Own Yard.
Between the hours of twelve Saturday
night and one o'clock Sunday morning, a
woman by the name of Catharine Watson,
living on Crozier street, was most inhu-
manly beaten, receiving wounds that may
prove fatal. On yesterday we gathered the
following particulars from her and her
daughter:
She says that about IL o'clock, some men
came and knocked at her door, calling for
her daughter, who replied, wishing not to
be disturbed, that she had company and
could not admit them, whereupon the par
ties outside commenced to break the
windows. The woman then got up and
said to her daughter that she would go
after the police, and rushed out OF doors:
The men ran away from the window, and
out of the gate. She returned to her room,
and remained there quietly, expecting
further demonstrations, which were not
long in being developed. The next move
ment of the young men, she, says seemed
to be to tear down the gate, when she again
appeared on the scene, and as the boys
stepped back from the gate, she claims that
she recognized them, and told them that
they need not run as she knew them and
would make them pay for this nights
work. It was then that she was
greeted with several rocks, one of which
struck her in the forehead, breaking the
bridge of her nose, and her skull, causing
a serious if not fatal wound. While in the
act of falling, she says several shots We're
fired at her and after she fell she received
several kicks in the side, when the party
left in double-quick. DIR. M. L. Rogers
was called in and dressed the wound, but
we have not learned his opinion as to the
probability of her recovering.
Yesterday, in accordance with infOrma-
ton given by the woman, a warrant was
issued by Esquire Yardly for the arrest of
the following parties, being charged with
committing the crime: Comey High
tower, Jack Wilds, jeff. Gentry, Benz.
Ebaugh and Robt. Leftwitch, all of whom
were arrested in the fore part of the day
and gave bond for their appearance at 3
o'clock in the evening, with the exception
of Robert Leftwitch, who could not be
found until late in the evening, when he
came and gave himself up to the officer of
the law while the trial of one of the party
was in progress.
Messrs. Hightower and Wilds stood an
before Esquire Yardley at the
court house yesterday evening, and the ev-
idence not being sufficient to implicate
them, they were discharged. The day be-
ing pretty well consumed, the remainder
of the party were bound over until
this evening at o'clock, when the trial
will be continued, and further facts may
be developed. In the mean time we for
bear comment.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-20
A Bloody, BarbarOus Code,

Devotees at the bloody shrine of the Mo-
loch of dueling should be pleased with the
sacrifice offered up at Richmond, Virginia.
Two young men of acknowledged social
position met on the "field of honoru to
shoot each other to the death because of a
misunderstanding about-nothing. Both
were wounded; one, Mr.. John B. Morde-
Cal, has since died, and the other, unfortu-
nately for himself, will recover from his
physical injuries, to brood throughout a
Lifetime over the sad memories of trag-
edy performed by him in obedience to the
behests of bloody, barbarous code; per-
haps to sink into the grave after a life
rendered aimless and miserable, by the
event which forced him to send his late
friend unprepared before his Maker.-Mcne-
pItis AUaLdnche.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-20
some Suggestions.

1t has been suggested that instead of
making an exception of certain wards as to
the operations of the hog law, an exception
be made of the eight wards as to the
new assessment law.
Another suggestion is, that Ochs be sent
to the pest house for ninety days, and that
his blanks be sent with him. Ochs is inno-
cent and ordinarily our people like to see
him but not on assessment business.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-20
Decorations.

The ceremony of decorating the graves
of the Confederate dead will take place at
Bethel Cemetery this evening at 4 o'clock.
An address suited to the occasion will be
delivered by ID. d, Anderson, Esq. Those
who are willing to donate flowers for the
occasion, can send to Mrs. Shepard, Main
street Mrs. Sneed, Cumberland street !;
Mrs. Mitchell, Church street; Miss r.
O'Conner, Elm street; Mrs. w. Bearden,
Clinch street, or Mrs. Kennedy, East Knox
vile, this morning,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-20
Local Miscellany.

lady lost her veil yesterday after
noon. Two boys, after some considerable
hard work, got it off the telegraph wires.
One of Atkins teams ran away yester-
day, near his mill. The wagon turned
over without, however, damaging any
thing much.
Johnny Hodgson has fine red bat on
exhibition at the Atkin House bar. He
keeps it in perforated cigar box, and it
will not be likely to die for want of air.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-20
Personal.

Major Carpenter and Captain Woodruff
returned to this city on Sunday last, from
Louisville.
Rev. c.. w. Charlton returned yesterday
from a trip among the farmers of Cooke
county. He reports large meeting at Big
Creek last Saturday, the proceedings of
which have not yet reached us.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-20
The ATLANTA Convention.

In response to an invitation from Gov.
Smith of Georgia, the Mayor of Knoxville
designated Col. j. w. Gaut, Z. III. Heald,
e. G. Camp and P. Nj. Williams to attend
the Convention of Governors, &C., at At
lanta, to-day. Mr.. Heald left on the noon
train yesterday. Maj. Camp left last night.
They will be present at the meeting to-day.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-20
Decoration Day.

All persons in this city are very respect
fully requested to close their business
houses from to o'clock this evening for
the purpose of allowing those employed an
opportunity to attend the decoration of the
grounds of the Confederate dead in Bethel
Cemetery.
Mrs. Jos. r. mitchell. Pres't.
Knoxville, May 20, 1873.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-20
DAILY METEOROLOGICAL REPORT
SIGNAL SERVICE U. S. ARMY.
WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEP'T, OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL 0TFIC r,
Washington. d. c., May 10, G.SO PM 1873
PROBABILITIES. 49,.

, For the Northwest and Upper Lakes and thence to
the Lower Missouri and Ohio Valleys, northeasteriy
yeering to northwestery and southwesterly winds,
falling temperature. partly cloudy weather and rain
clearing weather to morrow. For Tennessee and the
north estery Winds partly cloudy weather. with oc
casional rain cooler and clearing weather to morrow
WITH increasing pressure. For the Lower Lakes and
northeasterly and seuthery Winds cloudy weather and
rain: For New England and Canada, northeasterly
siby occasional rain. Reports missing from Mon
tana. -
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-20
Ice Cream Saloon.

I hereby announce to my customers and
the Public in general that have opened
my Ice Cream Saloon for this season.
Thanking my patrons for the favors shown
to me in the past, 1 ask respectfully con-
tinuance of the same. Families and Par
ties supplied with Ice Cream and Cakes at
the shortest notice. PETER KERN.
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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-20
A Strawberry Festival

For the benefit of the Memorial Associa-
citation will be given at the store of Geo. M.
White, on Gay street, next door to DIR.
Hunters drug store, on Monday and Tues
day evenings, May Goth and 9th. All
who wish to contribute to this entertain
mont will please send their contributions
to the store on Monday, May 18th.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-20
Before the Recorder.

Fred. Heiskell appeared before the Re-
corder yesterday, charged with being in
toxicated. He was fined S. and cost, and
not having any loose change about his old
clothes, he was employed by the corpora
ton to work on the street at 81 per day
less his board
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-20
Boat SINK.

Yesterday while letting down heavy
rock at the Government quarry, into J. NJ.
Jones' boat, with derrick, the rope broke,
letting down the rock, which weighed
about $1,000 pounds, with such force that
it had no idea of stopping short of the bot
tom of the river, some thirty feet deep.
The boat and rock are both a total loss.
This makes the second boat that John
Jones has lost in that manner.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-20
Net the STYLE.

The article in Sundays Chronicle on
the freedom of the press in England con-
Guiding with some general remarks about
newspaper editors was not intended for
any particular journal as some seem to
want to understand it,. 1t is not our habit
to shoot at the moon, when we want to hit
somebody near by,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-20
POSTPONED.

We are requested to announce that the
picnic of the Catholic Sabbath School, an
nounced to take place tomorrow, is post
poned until this day week, the 9th inst, on
account of the death of Mr.. Vernon Daw-
son. member of that church.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-20
Save YOur Money.

Now that money is tight it behooves
those who spend to get full value for what
they expend. Approaching this fact, a
very little will go great way in the pur-
chase of clothing at the popular clothing
house of r. Vestal, opposite the E. T. Ma
tiOnal Bank 17f
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-20
At Their New Stand.

We would call attention to the card of
A. M. Spiro & Bro. They have nice
place of business now, accommodating
clerks, good stock of confectioneries, and
mean Just what they say in their card
Give them a call.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-20
Will Keep q Lookout for Him.

A boy by the name ofScott, staying with
MIR. Janney, on College Hill, threw rock
yesterday morning and scalped the back
part of the head of Myra Henderson's, lit
tie boy. The police will keep lookout
for him.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-20
odd Fellows Ball.

The Odd Fellows ball announced to take
place at Spiro's hall on Friday evening
next, promises to be very pleasant occa-
sion and all should procure their tickets
who have not yet done so.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-20
The CharferOak

We hazard nothing, we think, in say
ing that, all in all, it has no equall It's
size, its shape, affording the greatest con-
venience, and its numerous and durable
vessels, entitle it to the preference over any
stove of which we have any knowledge.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-20
Recovering.

Minnie Putnam, who fell from the back
porch of the Bell House school, an account
of which we gave in former issue, is re-
covering rapidly, and no marks are left of
her late fall with the exception of a swol-
len eve,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-20
Tate's Spring Water

Peter Kern has Tate Spring Water OIL
hand for sale by the glass or by the gallon
1t is brought here in carboys so that the
water can be had in its pure state.
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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-20

Some Goods at less than cost, to make
room for new stock, at j. A. RAYL'S.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-20
Smoking Chimney

Can be cured by getting one of Hawkins
Butt & Co.'s patent chimney tops.
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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-20
Meeting of the County Assessors,

i Yesterday the tax assessors of this coun.
| ty had meeting at the Court House, fol
the purpose of discussing the new assess
ments schedules. The meeting was called
to order about IL o'clock, and on motion,
Esquire Johnson took the chair, Esquire
Ochs stated that there was general dis
satisfaction among the tax payers of his
district, and that some parts of the law
were not plain to him; and that he had
the subject, requesting of him full infor-
nation on different obscure points in the
law. He was in favor of adjourning until
next Saturday, by which time he expected
an answer from the Comptroller, when
they would have something to go by. Sew
eral of the Esquires spoke on the subject
and gave their views, all of them express
ing rather dissatisfaction with the law as
being, to say the least of it, complicated.
The question of merchant and privilege
tax was discussed by some of the Esquires,
but without any definite conclusions
being arrived at. Also, as to whether par
ties not possessing 81 900 worth of personal
property were required to fill out blanks.
On this question several were on the af-
firmative, while others were on the mega
tive side, and the meeting adjourned with
out any definite decision being made. They
agreed to meet again next Saturday, at II
o'clock, when they expect to have a letter
from the Comptroller, and hope to be able
to arrive. at some plan for uniform as
sessment.
Real Estate Transfers.
The following real estate transfers were
recorded in the County Court Clerks office
during the past week:
A. S. Hudiburg to Leanah Hudiburg
lot in Knoxville for 81 900. ~
John w. MOulden to Sneed & Johnson;
lot in Knoxville for 5000.
VIM. o. McLin, attorney in fact, to John
B. Nicely; lot in Knoxville for $3.50.
VIM. 0. McLin, attorney in fact, to Alex.
Smith; tract of land in Knox county for
$47S.
M. L. Patterson, G.. & M, to J. G. Trout
man; tract of land in Knox county for
$1,760.
e. L. Clark to Silvay Draper; tract of
land in Knox county for 1925.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-20

Mineral Sperm Oil, at the East TenDes>
see China House. v17-d3t
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-20

Look at new Ties, Collars, Hose, Gloves,
Poplins, Grenadines, Shawls, Scarfs,
Piques, Trimmings, Linens, Casimeres, Car
pets, at j. l.. RHEA's.
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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-20
From Europe.

Another arrival of Fancy China Sets, o
every description, at the East TENNESSEE
China House. Call and see them.
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For Sale or Exchange.

1000 acres of choice Iowa land, l house
take property in Knoxville or vicinity.
.s.-ss-a w. B, WILLIAMS,
Market Square, Knoxville, Tenn.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-20
Union Picnic.

Everybody is invited to attend a picnic
at Maryville on Thursday, the 22nd of
May; Come one, come all. The train
Will leave the platform of the passenger
depot at a:3O o'clock A. NJ, and stop at the
foot of Clinch street five minutes. Com
mittee of arrangements: A. S. Jones.
Sam'I. Anderson, SamI Osment, T.. Irwin
I. Cannon, B. Campbell and w. f.
Yardley. v2O-2t.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-20

:, At the Eight-square House, corner o
Gay and Union streets, Goober Peas at
cents quart, cooked or raw. Y8
v16-d6t* J. COSTA.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-20

For sale under Capt. Valleys tobacco
store by A. M. Spiro & Bro. r q ivSdtf
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-20
Heavy Rock.

Mel. Thompson hauled another heavy
rock yesterday for the custom house, it
weighing about $4,000 pounds 1t took
sixteen horses to bring it up to Gay street.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-20
For Sale on Time.

A new first class Wilcox & Gibbs or Grover Baker
Sewing Machine. for sale cheap. Monthly pay
ments. if desired. Address "X," CHRONICLE Office.
Lift
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-20
Lost.

"A Gold Pendant belonging to an ca
ring. a suitable reward will be given or
its return to the Exchange and Depositt
Bank. sH
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-20

Best assortment of Cook Stoves and
Coal Crates in East Tennessee, can be
found at HAWKINS, Burr & Co.
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Alaska Souvenirs,

For weary arctic travellers, at the Elk
change and st. Nicholas. y8-tf.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-20
Ale and Porter

London Dock Porter and McEwen's Alt
for SALE by the bottle, at
v20-d1m 1910. JOHN MCGRATH.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-20

Buy thestove Fashion best in the market.
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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-20
DIR. S. Saltrnarsh

Has removed to the office formerly occu-
pied by P. Dickinson & Co., No. 8 Gay
street, Cowan's building.
Nav IL, 1S73.-12t
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-20

Money saved is money made. Verb.
sap. GAINES, BRO. & Co.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-20
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS sale.

IN SATURDAY. THE nth DAY OF MAJ LAY IL
bidder ali of the personal property of the late Mrs.
Anna Hair deceased at the corner oil Crooked and
hnId I'd L;tcben furniture, plate, iewelry, wearing
annareI Sc Sc Sale to commence at one O'Clock. p.
SWfp"ie'' w. L. c. SHEPARD. Admir-.
y7dtds
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-20

For Fine Cigars
Go to PETER RITTER, who constantly
keeps for sale the best brands Cigars, Colossus,
America, Longfellow, Partage, Ritter's Pet, La
Gloria, Cinderella, &C., also good little cigar
at 5cts-can't be beat vi27dtf
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-20
For Fine Cigar,

Don't fail to get the stove Fashion, ], 900
already sold. Vl3dtf.
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wharf,

Go to Hawkins, Butt & Co., and get a
Star Cook Stove. iv27d1m.
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