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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-24
THE CITY WATER WORKS.
A Report of the Engineer TO be Made
To-Day.

A Report of the Engineer TO be Made
To-Day.
Mr. Flannery the engineer now in the
City to make estimates of the cost of Wa
ter Works for the city, has completed his
survey and estimates and will submit his
report this morning to Maj. Carpenter and
his committee. From what we learn of the
report it will recommend the Mabry Hill
for the reservoir. Mr.. Mabry will now
agree to sell only enough of his property
for the reservoir. 1t is 3,025 feet from the
river and $50 feet above the level of Gay
street. A reservoir on that hill would give
a pressure of Ash lbs. to. the square inch
at the corner of Gay and Clinch
streets The water would have to
be pumped from the river to the
reservoir on Mabry Hill, 3,025 feet. The
reservoir would be about 20Ox150, and have
capacity to supply 100000 gallons of
water every "a hours. The cost of laying
and furnishing the main pipe from the
reservoir to the city would be about So per
foot.
The comparative merits of other sites
will probably be alluded to. We give but
a few figures of the report, which will give
an estimate of the entire cost of building.
1t will be favorable to the enterprise.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-24
letter from Messy Creek.

Messy CREEK, May e, 1878.
EDITORS CHRONICLE: The closing eX-
ercises of Messy Creek College will com>
mence Monday, the End of June, requiring
the whole week for examination. Hon.
III. r. Gibson, of Jacksboro', will deliver
an address on Thursday of that week for
the benefit of the Columbian and Philo-
nathan Societies. w: G. Fraser, of Knox
county, and u. f. John, of Athens, are
Marshals for the two Societies. We are
informed that visitors can come OH half
price. The students are working hard, by
way of preparing orations and declama-
tions. Some of the boys say they hate to
leave on account of the "Old Mess" which
is headed by the all-energizing G.. L. b.
ling; but after all, the mess has seen. it's
i'ups and downs" STUDENT.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-24
New Platform.

Workmen are engaged in building new
platform around the freight depot of the
East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia
been needed, as the old platform was be-
coming rotten and dangerous. They have
commenced at the east eud of the build
ing, with the intention of completing one
end or side at time, in order to inconven-
fence shippers as little as possible. We
presume the ewes and guttering will also
be replaced as soon as the platforms are
completed, as they are i'm bad condition,
and unless, repaired, the new platforms
will have but little protection from the
rain.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-24
Some Excitement on State Street.

On Thursday night, between the hours
of nine and ten, DR.. M'Intosh's girls on
stepping out were suddenly approached by
two men, who extinguished their light,
before the young ladies had time to recog-
nize or get view of their features, after
which, they made their escape over the
fence into the back alley, it is thought, as
they could not be found when the police
made an investigation. The young ladies
when the light was extinguished, in a
most heroic manner gave the alarm. 1t is
presumed that the men were there for the
purpose of stealing and the young ladies
coming down in the lot with a candle,
they feared detection, and hence they took
this mode of making good their escape.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-24
WEATHER REPORT,
WAR DEPT, OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL 0FFIC
WASHINGTON, ID. c., May q, G.30PM)

For Tennessee, the Gulf States and South Atlantic
States, southeastery and southwes;erly Winds with
warm and partly cloudy weather.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-24
The Festival.
Local MISCELLANY.

The Nan Alice" base ball club have
lately received nine uniform caps and
small belts, from New York at a cost of
SIS. They are very neat.
The attention of contractors is called to
Athens Court House advertisement which
extends the time for builders aud also the
completion of the building.
The ladies of the Epiphany Church,
North Knoxville, will hold a Strawberry
Festival on Thursday evening, May 10Th
and during the day Friday, May 3Oth.
The proceeds are to be devoted towards re-
pairing and refitting the church.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-24
Wanted.

GOOD HOTEL SERVANTS. TWO GOOD C0ok!S,
VI at once. to go to Tate Springs for wnica we WI,
enses 50 n, This oaice or to E. O. TATE.
y2idit Tate Spring, Beans Station.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-24
HOW II HELPS KNOXVILLE ABROAD.
What Dr. Haven Writes Of East Tennessee
and Knoxville

and Knoxville.
DR.. E. o. Haven, who was present with
the Locating Committee for the Methodist
University, writes to the Christian Aduo-
cate, at New York, about Knoxville,
Athens, New Market and Cleveland, as
follows:
We were gratified beyond expression
with much of what we saw in Knoxville
and several other places in the vicinity.
The hospitality of the people, their bust
ness enterprise, the looking out for the
main chance, the evident appreciation OF
the scriptural exhortation, " Forgetting
the things which are behind, press for
ward" are certainly worthy of note.
Athens, little village, the site of our
college, offered forty acres of land and $12,-
600 in cash if the University could be locat.
ed there. New Market, one of the least
among the thousands of our Israel, a gen.
uine Bethlehem, where the people are all
members of some church, and intoxicating
drinks are neither sold nor used, the seat
of Holston College of former days, now
closed, offered about $4,000. Cleveland
also made similar offer.
Knoxville, however, is the place. Sound
judgment compelled the committee to Sc
lect it. Tt is the natural metropolis of this
country. Beautiful for situation beyond
description broken into high hills, easy
of ascent, and broad valleys: on the shore
of the Holston river; commanding in the
distant horizon, on two sides, view of
high mountains-the highest east of the
Mississippi; where several railroads meet !;
the market place for a large section of
country; the seat Of rapidly-growing
iron manufacture, and destined to become
in population and wealth one of the large
cities of the South, Knoxville is evidently
the place for this University.
The Board of Trade entertained the COM
mittee during their stay in the city, invit-
ed us to participate in one of their meet.
ings and present our cause, and also to ad-
dress the citizens, and finally rendered to
the University large and beautifulsite,t to
be within mile and half of the city,
and fifty thousand dollars in money. The
offer was accepted. The site is to be Sc
lected by joint committee, and will be
from twenty to forty acres, probably on
one o. the elevations about the city.
There are many people in Knoxville,
both from the North and South, attracted
there by the climate, Which is neither
severely hot nor cold, and is said to be
wholly free from fever and ague.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-24
The Wheat Crou

We have reliable Information tbat. in
the neighborhood of Friendsville. BIount
county, the wheat crop is pretty fair. Mr..
j. +. Beals has an excellent crop, and if
no disaster follows. will make from fifteen
to twenty bushels to the acre. The Lenoir
Bros. have also superior wheat. Here and
there some fine fields may be seen, but for
the most part, the crop is comparative
failure.
The Athens Post on the authority of Mr..
Jos. Matthews, very intelligent and pro-
gressive farmer, says that along the Easta-
malice Valley from Athens down, there
will not be more than half of an ordinary
crop of wheat harvested.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-24

! Gram ANA PrOuuce.
GRAIN.-There is more settled condition il
the market, and the wheat spoken of in our las
rept TT has all been sold The bulk oft was solo
at from Sl.50 to $l.55, with the exception of one
boat load, which was held back for higher fig
ures and was finally sold at $161. Wheat
| however can not be safely quoted above figures
| given below.
FLoUR.-The market is really overstocked
and prices range lower. There is also an un
settled condition in this branch of trade and
sellers seem unwilling to take buyers figures
| We give quotations of last sales made, but viii
not insure them to hold good to-day, as figure:
on flour, as well as wheat, are liable to change
| momentari!y.
| OATs.-There is no special activity in the oats
| trade, and we are forced to quote them rather
dull.
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 jim grass
seed show 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, $l.5O; amber
As Der bushel; red, $1.40
CoRN-Frm, buying sacked and delivered,
58a6Oc; selling in same condition at 624a65c.
LARD-Scarce, buying price 9al0c.; selling at
9a11c.
OATs-Light demand at 35c; selling, sacked at
40a42.
HAr-Baled, $1.25a135 per 100 lbs Loose
from wagons, $125 per 100 lbs.
DRIED FRUIT-Nominal, &c for apples.
Peaches, halves, a quarters, 3a3!.
FLoUR-Stock easier; best family brands,
$3.5Oa3. IS per sack; extra, $3.25.a3.50
BACoN-In demand; buying hog round, 9la1O;
selling 10a10l Buying, shoulders, Sc /; sides,
Ole; hams 104a11c. Selling, shoulders, acc;
sides, 10la11c; hams, 124a13c.
FEATHERs-Buying, prime, co; duck and
mixed, 40a5Oc.
BUTTER-Very scarce, buying price, 25a27;
selling in shipping order 2Sa30c.
EGGs-In good demand at 1Oallc
RAas-31c.
BEEswAx-27a28c per pound.
ToBACCo-Tennessee leaf 8al0c.
GRsAs SEED-Timothy, $500 per bushel
Z" +" Herds grass, $l.50 "
I" I" Blue " $1.50 Il
I" s. Orchard " $50 -"
C. " Clover seed, $50 Is g
FLAX SEED-$1.O0
GINsENG-90ca$1.0
SENEK SNAKE-Active, Soc.
YELLOW ROoT-Active, &c.
WooL-Washed, 60a65c per h.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-24
Live Stock Market.

lThese reports are made up from actual sales
and the readers of the CHRONICLE ma rely
their correctness.]
BEEF CATTLE.
The receipts have been liberal and the market
was well supplied last week. Several car loads
were shipped East. The quality was generally
good and some Ne. 1, and all good cattle found
a ready sale at last weeks quotations.. The de-
mand for fat cattle continues fair, although we
look for no advance in prices, yet we would ad
wise farmers to feed we'll and bring their cattle
in fat and they will find the market good for
several weeks to come as grass cattle will not get
fat as soon as common this season.
SHIPPING CATTLE
are in good demand No. fat, smooth steers
weighing from 1000 to 1,5OO, At fat smooth
oxen, AZ smooth, fat heifers, COWS and steers
weighing from 800 to 1000, 34a4i.
BUTCHERING CATTLE.
in fair demand No. ], 34a4c; fat, 3a3f ; me-
dunn to good, 2Ia3c and dull at that.
SHoATS
in good demand at &c.
SHEEP,
The demand is good for fat sheep. Fat to No. /.
3a34. Fat lambs would find ready sale at good
prices.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-24

To the Crozier House. Corner Gay ans;
CIInch Streets.

To the Crozier House, FCOrncr Vay INT.
ClInch Streets.
Yesterday evening and last night the
CITY Postoffice was removed to the house
formerly occupied by Col. John b. Crozier,
on the corner of Gay and Clinch streets.
The new office has good light, good venti-
lation, plenty of room, is central and it is
believed will prove more convenient and
satisfactory to the public than any ioca-
ton formerly secured. 1t will certainly,
as now arranged be more convenient and
pleasant to all concerned. The Postmaster,
with his. clerks and carpenters worked
very late last night, so that this morning
the public will be served as promptly as
usual
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-24
Philadelphia Cattle Market.

MONDAY, May 19-P. NJ.
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 HOSP ID
from the closing figures of last week. The
receipts were liberal and reached 3,1OO
head. We quote choice and extra at a @
Sc, fair to good at &c &c, and common at
4I@59c Il lib gross.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-24
NOn.POlificaI.

The Holston Methodist, a religious pa
per published at Morristown, contains
among its Secular News the following !:
Radical rule is telling fearfully On
Louisiana, and goes on to mention
the deterioration of land in that State
closing with this non-partisan (?) SEN
tence: "This is the result of policy which
President Grant is upholding in that State
by both the civil and military power of
the Federal Government
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-24
Bright Editors.

An Irish editor says that in the absence
of both editors, the publisher have succeed
ed in securing the services of a gentleman
to edit the paper this week
Another editor on the first OF his four
pages, has this choice paragraph: "For a
horrible example of the evil effects of in
temperance, see our inside"
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-24
Machinery for Paper Mill.

the genial freight agent, that the freight
bill has been received for car loads of ma
chinery for a paper mill, consigned to Mr..
L. S. Webb, of this city. We presume it
is the machinery for the new paper mill,
now in course of erection by G. NJ. Hazen,
a few miles from this city, and that ere
long rags need not go begging to foreign
market
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-24
Half Fare.

EDITORS CHRONICLE: It does not seem
to be understood by some of the farmers
that they are Untitled to half fare to the
Farmers Convention. 1 can say to them
most positively that this is so. Let them
come on, therefore. - 80
c.. w. CHARLTON, Sec. &c.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-24
Constantly Arriving.

New goods at Lewis & Jackson's, so 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 a 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,
LEWIS q JACKSON,
v23d2t. 81, Gay Street.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-24
New Schedule.

On next Sunday evening the following
schedule will go into effect:
Passenger train No, 1, going West, will
arrive in Knoxville at 11:27, and will
leave at 11:40, A. NJ.
Passenger train No. 2, going East, will
arrive at Knoxville at 1l:40, and leave at
1855, A. NJ.
Passenger train No. 8, going West, will
arrive at Knoxville at 1886, and leave at
11:06, P. NJ.
Passenger train No. 4, going East, will
rive at Knoxville at 4:0l, and leave at
Ala, A. NJ.
This schedule goes into effect on Sab
bath night, the train during that day still
running on the old schedule time.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-24
DR.. s. Salfmarsh

Has removed to the office formerly occu-
pied by p. Dickinson & Co., No. 8 Cav
street, Cowan's building.
May IL, 1S73.-12t
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-24
The Surrender of Gen. Les
WAN TED-B0OK-KEEPER

person, especially clerks who wish 10 become prac-
teal Book keepers, do without my article Its
new thing; Sent. prepaid. for Soc, by E. w. PRESS
TON, Lock Box SO. Orleans Ind.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-24
Augusta Market.

corrected to May 22nd, 1871
COUNTRY PR0pUCE-Eggs, 20@92. Country Butter
well worked, 30@35; Tennessee, 20@25 Chickens
grown so.
BACON-Market steady and firm, stock light. Ten
nessee Meats scarce. wanted We quote well cut and
tBacon Sides @12; Shoulders. 81 choice Sugar
Cured Hams. 15@17.
OATS-Quiet and firm at quotations; white mixed
5000; red aad rust proof 20.
PEAs-Clay, 81 so; mixed 81 25@1 80.
CORNING steady, stock fair; we quote g@95 fol
white yellow go
WHEAI-We quote nomnally at 1902 Is for white,
81 9o@2 for amber. and 81 80 for red.
Corn MEAL-City 60; country so.
HAY-Choice Timothy 81 75@1 IS; country 81 25@1 so
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-24

A nice house with eight well arranged
rooms, located on Craig street; beautiful
view of town and river. Three good build
ing lots ON Asylum street-one adjoining
E. N. Parham's and two adjoining Dr.
Carson's residence. A fine Brick Store
House on Market Square. Also fifty
building lots on Craig and Front streets.
Will sell cheap for cash or on time, to suit
purchasers. Call and see S. II. ATKIN.
v1Sd7t.
Don't fail to get the stove Fashion, 900
already sold. v13dtf
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-24
ENTERTAINMENT LAST NIGHT
The Female Institute Exhibition.

| Notwithstanding the threatening ap-
pearance of the weather, good house
greeted the exhibition at the Opera House
| last night. A well selected programme
| was executed in highly creditable man
| ner. 1t would be difficult matter to make
special mention, or bestOw especial praise
upon any particular one. where all did so
well, yet we cannot help giving passing
notice to Miss Mary K. OIdham's rendition
splendid. The scenes depicted by her are
such as can be met with every day hence,
we could not help feeling deeply the truth
contained in her defamation. Success
full People," by Miss McNew, showed
knowledge of hnman,, nature rare among
the requirements of young ladies of the
present day, while Curiosity" by Miss
Seraphine Carter, demonstrated the pre-
vailing feminine trait, albeit she attempt
ed to throw the blame on masculine
shoulders.
The music was well selected and well
rendered, rejecting much credit upon
the pupils, as !well as their teacher, Prof.
knabe, and the parents and friends of the
young ladies must have felt satisfied last
night that their musical training has
been in safe hands. The gymnastic class
performed their parts well, and elected
loud applause from the audience. In fact,
dil Tile ScnOldrS rendered Cnelr parts WELL
as was evinced by the showers of boauets
which greeted almost every one of the
young ladies at the conclusion of the parts
Odd Fellows Ball.
There was good turn out atSpiro's new
hall, last night, on the occasion of the
Odd Fellows Ball. The hall had been
most beautifully decorated with cedar
wreaths, this being the opening occasion.
Prof. Hodgson's string band furnished the
music, and Prof. Lowery acted as floor
manager, while the committee of arrange
ments did everything to make all present
feel comfortable. In the ladies' reception
room fans were scattered around in album
dance. Refreshments were abundant and
easily obtained. All present enjoyed them
selves thoroughly, while they "tripped the
light fantastic, &C." until late hour.
The Festival.
The festival last night was well attend
ed, considering the threatening appearance
OF the clouds, and that school exhibition
was In progress at the Opera House. The
receipts on Thursday night were S177.IO.
and 1t was estimated that they We're EQUAL
ly as large last night, if not larger. The
rooms will be opened tomorrow afternoon
and will remain open until about 10 O'clock
at night, when an auction of the remain
ing cakes and corrections will take place.
AS this is the last day, the cause being
good enc, it is to be hoped they will be
patronized literally,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-24

We notice this week slight decline in tur-
pentine, which is now selling at IS cents per
gallon.
lodide Potash. Gum Opium, Morphine and
Quinine are without change.
Llnseed Oil has still an upward tendency and
a still further advance may be looked for.
Swift d COurtneys matches are selling at
s. rs per gross
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-24
The Chronicle CompIimented.

The Athens Post, though not agree,
ing with us politically, has the kindness
to say:
The Knoxville CHRONICLE has recently
increased its Geographic dispatches by a
daily addition of five hundred words. The
CHRONICLE is good newspaper, and ex-
hibits commendable enterprise in keeping
step to the music of progress.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-24
Tafe's Spring Mater.

Peter Kern has Tate Spring Water on
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.
V14-dtf =
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-24

Mr.. VIM Eckel has enclosed the lot on
the corner of Market Square and Asylum
street for the purpose of a stock yard.
Very frequently parties from the country
bring small droves of cattle to market for
the butchers, and have heretofore been
troubled for place to put them until they
could be weighed.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-24

Alex. Gillespie and Barnum Baker, the
two colored gents, who when put in the
calaboose en- Thprday night, for fighting,
an account UNI o. which we gave, appeared
fined each $3.50 and cost. Yesterday even
ing late they were still in the calaboose. as
no friend had been found willing to 90
their security.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-24
Dry Goods.

The trade in dry goods and general merchan-
disc during the past week has been as good as
usual at this season of the year. The present
week opens out fairly, and moderate trade is
expected. There has been no further decline in
fancy prints and "a sheeting, and we continue
to quote as follows:
Fancy prints, 6lc.a11c. Fancy delanes, Zoe.
A sheetings, 74c.al3c. Ginghams, 12ic25c.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-24

Brick Pomeroy's Democrat is dead at
last; the large sign OH the New York Sun
building, which pointed out its local habi-
tation, having been taken down. Pome-
roy is said to have lost about $780, 900 by
his attempt to transfer his journalistic
blackguardism from La Crosse.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-24
E4un nd.

A Masonic charm, supposed TO have been
attached to watch chain. The owner
can obtain it at our counting room by dis
cribing his property and paying for this
notice
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-24
The Charter Oak.

We hazard nothing, we think, in say
ing that, all in all, it has no equal. Its
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, 1873-05-24
For Sale or Exchange.

1000 acres of choice Iowa land, l house
and lot at Rome, Ga, for which [ will
take property in Knoxville or vicinity.
w. B. WILLIAMS,
Market Square, Knoxville, Tenn.
v1Sd1m.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-24

The types made us say yesterday morn
ing that Matt. Swans building would be
eighteen" feet in depth. 1t should have
appeared eighty feet.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-24
River News.

Capt. Jas. Aislinger arrived at the levee
yesterday wits boat load of bacon-about
Sc, 900 pounds-which he sold to VIM.
Rogers, commission merchant