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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-07-29
Wilton passed through the gale alone.
Changing il after him.

Changing il after him.
The sunw. which had fallen lightly al
the past night. and lelL its thin whit
coating on field and highway. begar
drifting again as Mark Wilton crossed th'
soppice meadows on his way 10 the keep
ers's lodge. dropping down at first soft
ly and slowly, but changing as the shoi
day closed in, 10 swift. short flakes. which
went on falling all the night through. .an'
when Christmas mornin. broke. a ,hicl
white sheet OF snow lay over tho earth
on which the sun shone with cold. frost,
glitter
In ths Oak iarm kitchen. strong woo'
fire blazed upon the hearth. where jessie
Drayton stood with her dress pinned up
frying slices OF bacon. while Willie cam,
down in search oi breakfast. She locke,
up from her work as he came in, with q
laughing lace, TO which the fire haC
brought bright. hot flush, and wished
him merry Christmas.
"A merry Christmas TO you. jess. and
happy New Year." Willie answered in
response. and going over to where she
stood. he stopped downward and kissed
her. 81 have brought n new gown fol
my aunt and a Christmas box Tor you and
Nellie. Jess" he said. standing by her on
the hearth.
Then. rs Nellie's footstop sounded
along the passage. he took Il parcel
wrapped in silver paper from his pocket,
and drawing out of il pair of gilt erin z
bracelets, held them up before Jessie's
surprised eyes. who, snatching up the
Kissing pan from the fire, reached ont her
hand for the young mans showy gin
1T WAS good Of you To think upon US.
Willie" she said win grateful smile
upon her full ripe lips, while she turned
the bracelets round and round in her
hand, without attempting 10 dIaw them
on her wrist "Only I'm thinking they re
too line tor working girls like me or
Nellie. SO if the man you got them
from would take them back, and give US
u nice dress or the like"
But Willie interrupted her with II
laugh.
jess. girl" he said, Jewellers don't
sell dresses"
They do down this way" Jessie per-
sisted. with an admiring eye on the brace
lets, despite their uselcssness. There's
u man goes through here once fortnight
with rings and brooches. aud dresses too,
of all sorts"
"Ay, Brummagem jewelry." Willie
said. contemptuously. trihe ncttled at
his cousint questioning acceptance of his
gift.
We'll" She said. with smile on her
bonnie honest tace, "rll no scorn your
present. Willie. but I'll lock it mp, and
keep it to wear at Nellies wedding"
Drayton laughed, but though he laugh
cd. he ielt his lace flame holly. rs he
followed the girls smiling glance to
where Nellie stood in the open doorway,
watching the lillle scene between the
cousins.
You had best keep them for your own
wedding" Nellie retorted. as she passed
through the door. with pout on her
scarlet lips.
But Jessie only laughed, and said she
had no chance of n wedding yet; while
Nellie, with the pout upon her lips chang.
ing into smiles. held out her hand for
Willie's offered present.
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She drew her hands from his and
pushed him from her. in hali.laughing
denial.
"Iiow dare you be so bold. Willie ?"
she cried. and then with fleet foot she
fled up stairs to the shelter OF her room.
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Circulation about 1900.
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htCh subsequent week. e
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Il. WALTON,

DEALER IN
sPECTACLEs, JEWELRT, WATCH
CHAINS, SEALS, KEYS, PICTURES L FRAMES.
Also on hand and for sale lot Of TIN-wARE
and other hNngs.
s<CLoCEs, sc. EEPAIRED-Es
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-23
Had To Fork, Over.

Yesterday the young ladies of the Broad
street, NJ. E. Church, South, were out tax
ing up contributions for their festival.
About fifteen of them came down upon a
young drug store clerk, and one of them
approached him for some cash. He hand
ed her one dollar, when another one OF
them came up and informed the young
vender of pills that she knew little secret
about him, and that she, would be COM
PEELED to disclose to the bevy of girls
around her. unless another dollar was
forthcoming. The young man not being
sure of what might be in the wind, hand
ed over the dollar, thinking that now he
would certainly be free. But alas,
he was mistaken, for now comes
young lady No. 8, and with a know
ing smile of satisfaction, gave the young
man to understand that she was in posses
sion of a secret regarding him thatfar sur
passed the one her friend possessed, and
that she would be obliged to let it out un-
less she, too, received a dollar for the
church enterprise. From the readiness
with which he handed over his little pock-
ct change it is to be inferred that he was
perfectly satisfied as to the truth of the
young lady's statement. ar
Tha other members of the party were
not idle during this time.s Just before
they arrived, railroad man had stepped
in to count some money that he had
drawn, thinking that he had lost fifty
cents. He was bounced upon by the young
ladies, ard when he left the drug store, he
found himself minus nearer S. than so
cents
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-23
Police Arrests.

Alex. Gillespie and Barney Baker, two
cOlOred gents, rather under the influence
of king alcohol, stepped into the lot in the
rear of Guntert's saloon to have regular
fist-and-skull fight. Policeman Pat Cain
came on the ground just in time to con-
duct them to the calaboose, where they
were privileged to finish their fight dur
ing the night.
A little shaver of negro about 10 or IL
years old, was arrested on the suspicious of
stealing some money, he having spent S.
during the day, giving quite number OF
conflicting statements as to how he came
in possession of the "V." Not being able
to learn anything definite as to where he
got the money, he was turned out last
night, but should anything turn up to give
more light on the subject, the police know
where to put their hands on him again.
Yesterday evening, Mrs. Smiley missed
a one hundred dollar bill out of pocket
book lying in bureau drawer, and a col
ored woman of very questionable honesty,
py the name of Sallie Williams, having
been In the room by herself that evening,
she at once concluded her to be the thief.
Policeman Mason, was put on her trail,
and soon had her arrested, but when Mr..
Henderson came home ard informed Mrs.
Smiley that he had removed the money.
himself, to more secure place, she was re.
leased and went on her way. rejoicing. -
j
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-23
The Festival.

To say that the festival was a success last
night is the very least that we can say. On
| the first floor there were two rows OF tables
some ten or twelve--coyered with beau
tiful boquets, as we'll as cakes and con-
dictionaries. At any of these the visitor
could seat himself and call for refresh
ments-ice cream, cakes, &c.-and would
always find several ladies ready and
willing to wait upon him. Towards the
rear of the building at the left was the soda
fountain. while to the right ON platform
an organ was being performed on
by Mrs. Withers and other ladies,
and occasionally bevy of young girls
would gather around the instrument, and
make the walls ring with merry song.
Up stairs was to be found Jacobs wei, !"
over which the beautiful Rachael pre-
sided-no wonder that part of the institu-
ton was well patroniZed. This part of
the building had been assigned to prone
naders, and quite number of young folks
We're playing "snap." We used to enjoy
this play much in our younger days, but
after searching all this town over after
items, we think our friend Sam. should
not have whispered our name in the ear of
one of the girls. Well, we relished the kiss,
at any rate if not the chase. tfiJfN-A
We learn that the festival will probably
last two more nights. Although the turn
out last night was good, and the patronage
liberal, yet we trust that tonight it will be
doubled. The cause is good one, and we
hope that all the friends of the Church will
come forward and give helping hand
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-23

We have been shown the plans for the
new store house to be erected on Market
Place and Union street by Mr.. M. d.
Swan, on the site of his former building.
The designs byA. G. Bruce, the well known
architect, and when completed the build
ing will be an ornamentto that part of the
city ia which it will be erected.
The building will be eighteen feet deep,
and have frontage of twenty-six feet and
two stories high with an octagon corner
running the entire hight, making a very
attractive as we'll as novel feature in the
design. The front will be supported by
two round iron columns and finished with
handsome galvanized iron cornice, with
double twin windows in the centre, with
a segment on the right and reft, orna-
mented with galvanized iron caps. The
upper cornice will be of galvanized iron,
with pediment in the centre and segment
finish on the Octagon. uu .eI@I
The side elevation, according to the
plans, will be very neat and tastefully fin
ished, and, like the front, will be of Elem
niken's best pressed brick. 8W
The ceiling of the first floor will befour-
teen feet high and that of the second
twelve feet, making with the basement
three stories. The first floor will be used
as store room and the second divided in
to four elegant rooms for offices, approach
ed by wide stairway at the rear end of
the building from Union street. a'iNt
This will harmonic with the building
recently erected by Mr.. Swan and shows
excellent taste on his part. .r 80, iss -
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-23
MarvviIIe picnic.

The coIored people of Knoxville gave a
union picnic yesterday at Maryville which
turned out to be grand success. The
train left here about $50 A. NJ, with from
$50 TO 300 persons from this city alone,
from. lockwood and Maryville. The
ground selected, about one mile from
Maryville, known as the Big Spring place,
was well prepared for the occasion, and
everything went off in perfect harmony.
Two addresses were delivered on the oc
casion, one by Rev. Mr. Howell, and the
other by MIR. George Wassam. Abundant
refreshments were on the grounds, and all
present enjoyed an excellent dinner.
The three base ball clubs were on the
grounds, and in the afternoon game was
played between the "Nan Alice" and
"Minnie 5Bell'' clubs for the champio l.
ship, which resulted in the Nan Alice I"
taking off the belt. The entire party re-
turned to Knoxville about o'clock ia the
evening, everybody having enjoyed them
selves to the utmost, and nothing having
occurred to mar the pleasure of the occa--
sion.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-23
DastardIy Outrage.

Yesterday evening, about half past seven
o'clock, young man who resides short
distance from this city, went home in
toxicated and behaved himself in very
boisterous manner. His wife had just
started after bucket of water, when he
stepped out and, as she was going around
the corner of the house, drew his pistol and
fired at her, but owing to his condition, the
ball fortunately missed its mark. The
weapon was held so close to her head as to
deafen the unfortunate woman. who faint
ed outright, and was protected from
further violence by her brother-in-law.
After recovering, she was brought to town
by neighbor and taken to the residence
of her mother, in East Knoxville, being
afraid to remain with her unnatural part
ner
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-23
For the Knoxville Chronicle.
ObjtuarY.

Departed this life yesterday, at his resi-
dence in Knox county, Addison W..
Armstrong, Esq, aged seventytwo years.
The deceased was one of our Oldest and
best citizens. He was the second son of
Robert Armstrong, Esq, one of the gallant
band of thirty-eight who, in the infancy
of Knoxville, in September, 1893, went out
to meet and repulse an army of one thou
sand Cherokee warriors, on their invasion
of the white settlements. The deceased,
born and thus raised on this extreme from
tier of the Southwest, during his whole
life has been fully identified with all the
interests-material, social, educational and
religious-of the general community
around him. He witnessed with lively
interest its progress, its growth, it's inn
provement, its elevation in refinement, in
telligence and its various Industries. He
was emphatically the good citizen-a lover
OF good men, peace-maker-and in this
behalf, as public surveyor, prevented
more Iitidation and effected more COM
promises of conflicting land titles than
perhaps any other living man. Being
conciliatory, kind and obliging, all confid-
ed in and esteemed him. He was Ruling
Elder of the Presbyterian Church, of
which he was an old, influential and be-
loved member.
In all the domestic relations he was eX-
ceedingly exemplary and faithful-a duti-
full son, an affectionate husband, fond
father, proud of his children and of the
character impressed upon them by his pre-
cepts and h8example, humane and in
dulgent master, a benevolent neighbor and
humble and transformations Christian.
In his last and his only sickness he bore
his affiiction with patience and without
murmur. His end was peace. BLESSED
are the peace makers, for they shall be
called the children of God.u gassss 70
A FRIEND
May %, 1873. ~
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.
Several young coves, once upon time,
we will not say just when, made UP their
mind at bar 70. m to "sell stranger
as well as to get treat out of him, for
which purpose they resorted to the "finger
in the hat" play, all of them having
pared their;right forefnger nails very close.
Just as the stranger stepped in every fin
ger went in the hat, with the query
won't you join us, stranger, for the
drinks" The man, although without
his right forefnger. The party was then
informed by the spokesman that the
largest, dirtiest finger nail would have to
pay for the drinks. Judge their surprise
WI en- the stranger drew out only a stump,
about one third of his finger having lbeen
amputated many years back. They CON
cluded to make Kentucky treat of it,
everybody paying for his own drink.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-23

~ The demand is good for fat sheep Fdtto No. l.
3aS9. Fat lambs would find ready sale at good
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-23
Augusta Market.

HI Corrected to May 18th, 1873. j
CeUsTRY PRonUcE-Eggs, 2}Q25 Country Butter,
we'll worked, 30@S5; Tennessee, 2c@25 Chickens
grown. so. rs..- l-..t. ft lib lsL
BACON-Market steady and firm, stock light. Ten
ne see Meats scarce, wanted. We quote well cut and
bright Bacon SHES Hop Shoulders, 9; choice Sugar
Cured Hams. 14G16. $3.50 81
OATs-Quiet and firm at quotations. white mixed,
65@70 red aad rust proof. 40.
PEAs-Clay. 81 so; mixed 81 25@11 80. .
CoRN-Market steady, stock fair; quote 91@9j for
white; yellow 80.
WHEAT-We quote nominalIy at S292 Is for white,
81 9;@2 for amber. and 81 so forred
CORN MEAL-City Coz country so. 40
HAY-Choce Timothy 81 75@1 IS; country 81 2aGDl So
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-23
Local Miscellany.

Johnny Hodgson has not found an owner
yet for that diamond pin he found &
Yesterday was one of the hottest days of
, the season, and Kern's ice cream saloon
was well patronized, as well as the differ
-ent soda fountains in the city.
A country man made a narrow escape
yesterday of paying fine for driving a
wagon across the pavement on Broad
street, North Knoxville. He excused HIM
self by stating that he saw marks of other
wagons having passed over, and did not
know of law prohibiting it. The officer
passed him for this time, he promising
that it should not occur again.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-23
Philadelphia Cattle Market.

~ MONDAY, May 19-P. NJ.
BEEF CATTLE.-The market opened de-
cidedly tame this morning and continued
thus to the close. Buyers were not in
considerable force, but they manifested
no particular interest in the traffic, and
confined their purchases to their pressing
wants, despite the fact that liberal offer
ings were made at decline of 4@SR Id
from the closing figures of last week. The
receipts were liberal and reached 800
head. We quote choice and extra at TO
Sc, fair to good at 6@7c, and common at
4I@5Ic IL lib gross. I'D
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-23

I take this method of informing the
riding and driving public that L have this
day purchased the stock and good will of
Messrs. Lowe & Blackwell ON Cumber-
land street, and will continue the Livery
business at the old stand.
Mr.. Lowe will continue to make this
stable his headquarters, and make a spe-
cialty of breaking and training horses.
merit continuance of the same in the
future. Respectfully, h
v21d3t WIN. JENKINS. 4
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-23
Odd Fellows Bali.

Tonight the members of Knoxville
Lodge No. 13S give their grand ball at
Spiro's Hall, over their new establishment.
The committee of arrangements is COM
posed of gentlemen who know in what
true enjoyment consists, and all who go will
doubtless have good time. Tickets for
sale at the book and drug stores.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-23
Didn,t Want 10 be Left.

Two colored women ran yesterday eve
ming at full speed from the corner of Asy-
lum and Gay streets down to the depot, in
order to be sure and get off on the Mary
vile train. 1t was well that they did SO,
for it wasn't more than a half hour after
they purchased their tickets and were COM
fortabIy seated before the train left.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-23

We learn that Mrs. Eliza Ruley, former
ly resident of this city, and we'll known
to many of our people, met with painful
if not fatal accident at the house of her
miles from the city, on Wednesday eve
ming last. II seems that for some time
past the old lady has been in very feeble
health, and while attempting to descend an
awkward stairway on the evening men
toned, she made misstep and fell to the
bottom, sustaining injuries which it is
feared will pr owe fatal 6e gig & "
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-23

Grain and Produce.
GRAIN-There is more settled condition il
the market, and the wheat spoken of in our las
report has all been sold. The bulk oft was solo
boat load which was held back for higher fig
ures, and was finally sold at $1.61. Wheat
however, can not be safely quoted above figures
given below. Et.E
FLoUR.-The market is really overstocked
and prices range lower. There is also an un.
sellers seem unwilling to take buy ers figures
We give quotations of last sales made, but viii
not insure them to hold good to-day, as figure:
on -four, as we'll as wheat, are liable to change
momentarily. AA5EEs 1A eks =
OATs.-There is no special activity in the oats
trade, and we are forced to quote them rather
dull. 1afs@ Q.zzfEE.
CoRN-The market is firm, and corn is in
moderate demand at figures given below.
Eggs.-There is no demand for shipping pur-
poses. Eggs, however, are in good demand for
local trade at quotations.
BAcoN-The bacon trade is quiet and firm
There is fair stock in market, and sales are
readily made at quotations given below.
GRASS SEED-Western quotations in grass
seed show a downward tendency, but with pres
cut shipping facilities the market here IS likely
to remain at present figures.
The following are the Quotations of leading
articles
WHEAT-New prime white, $3.50; amber
$1.45 per bushel; red, $1.40 -
CoRN-Firm, buying sacked and delivered,
58a60c; selling in same condition at 621a65c.
LARD-Scarce, buying price 9a10c.; selling at
Gallo 4
J OATs-Lght demand at S5c; selling. sacked at
4Oa42 ~
HAY-Baled, $1.25a1.S5 per 100 lbs Loose
from wagons, $1.25 per 100 lbs. lif II
DRIED FRUIT-Nominal, &c for apples.
Peaches, halves, A quarters, Sa31.
zFLoUR--Stock easier; best family brands,
So 50a3 Is per sack; extra, $325.a3 50
BACoN-In demand; buying hog round, 94a10
selling 1Oal0l Buying. shoulders, Sc; sides,
9Ic; hams, 101a11c. Selling, shoulders, a9c !;
sides, 10la11c; hams, 12!al3c.
FEATHERS Buying, prime, co; duck and
mixed, 40a50c. Z 81 = t.s.al.-Ef $3.50
. BUTTER-Very scarce buying price, 25a27 !;
selling in shipping order 28a30c. ..s4sia
EGGs-In good demand at l0al1c. 80
RAGs-33c. i f.fie 81 f.sl IS M EN-
BEEswAx-27a28c per pound. dido
ToBACCo-Tennessee leaf. sal0c.
GRsAs SEED-Timothy, $500 per bushel.
Is Sc Herds grass ST. :
50 /" /" Blue " $1.50 81
500 I" y. Orchard 8 $50 (" nl"
I lsiss. (" Glover seed, $50 :.
FLAX SEED-$1.00. - ~.
GINsENG-90 ca$1, 90. a srif ~ 49, srg A. eaii
SENEKl SNAKE-Active. Soc. ai III saf
W YELLOW RooT-Actiye, SC. isAas-eT
WooL-Washed 60a65c per lb.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-23
Constantly Arriving.

New goods at Lewis & Jackson's, 50 Gay
street, where you will find the best assert
ment of good shoes for ladies, gents,
misses and children, at fair prices. We
also have first rate stock of hats for
ladies, gents, misses and children.
Trunks, umbrellas, &C., &c. No trouble
to show goods. Call and see our. choice
stock. We can and will please you.
Respectfully, 81 al 81
LEWIS & JACKSON,
y23d2t. 80 81, Gay Street.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-23
Personal.

Mr.. M. F. McGhee, from Jackson, Tenn,
correspondent of the the New York Her.
aid, is registered at the Atkin House.
DIR. ID. B. Cliff, Assessor at Nashville,
who went out of office like all assessors)
on the 10Th, was presented with fine sill
yer service by the attaches of his office.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-23

The partnership heretofore existing sbe-
tween the undersigned under the style OF
Lowe & Co., in the livery business, is this
day dissolved by mutual consent Those
indebted to the firm are requested to call
and make immediate payment as the bus
mess must be closed. JOHN LOWE, alr
"a kE "a s J.E. BLACKWELL.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-23
Notice..

Having sold out our entire interest in the
livery business to VIM. Jenkins, we take
pleasure in recommending him to our old
customers and the public generally and
bespeak continuance of the patronage
heretofore bestowed on us.
JOHN LOWE, fl
= j. e. BLACKWELL.