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Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-01-07
Sad Bereavement.

A few weeks ago Rev. H. C. Foote, of
Illinois, arrived in our city, intending to
make this his future home. His quiet,
dignified demeanor in the community
soon won him friends. All who knew him
were favorably impressed with him. A lit
tie more than a week ago he was taken
sick. His symptoms from the beginning
were considered unfavorable. His re-
covery, however, was hoped for and prayed
for. Yesterday he died, leaving a grief
stricken wife and two interesting children
to mourn his loss. We learn that his re-
mains will be taken back to the State of
Illinois.
The afflicted wife and children have our
sincere sympathy in this their sore afiiic-
ton. III
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The Methodist University.

Bev. r. Pierce, of New Market, has been
employed by the Trustees of the Knex-
vile University to act as agent for the in
stitution. He will enter upon his duties
in few weeks and will devote his entire
time and attention to the work. Prof.
Pierce is we'll fitted for such a position.
He is thoroughly devoted to the cause of
education, and is himself graduate of
Dickinson College, New York. He will
labor in the cause because he loves it, and
cannot fail to do good. The Board of
Trustees are fortunate in procuring the
services ofso suitable man.
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Aid from the brotherhood.

The widow Of Engineer w: A. Drane,
who died at Rogersville of cholera last
summer, received a check for one-half the
amount of $175, appropriated by the In
ternational Brotherhood of Locomotive
Engineers at their last session for her re-
lief. The other half of the donation will
be paid in due time.
The widow, through friend, desires us
to return her thanks to the Brotherhood
for this timely aid.
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Tennessee DIRECTORY.

The I'd volume of the above work for
1884, published by Wheeler, Marshall &
Bruce, of Nashville, has just been placed
on our book table. 1t is very satisfac-
tory piece Of work to its patrons end will
prove of value to the business men of the
State. Quite an additional number of
places have been reported III the new num-
Der and it is as accurate as could be expect
ed. It's price is1ive dollars.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-01-07
waking Up the Wrong Customer.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. AT Hnpting-
don, Pa, last night, the editor of the Jour
nal was attacked in his office by party OF
roughs, as is alleged, at the instigation
of the editor of the Globe. The at
lacking party were disarmed and kicked
out of the office. The trouble grew out OF
publication in the Journal attacking GER
tain Darties
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Teachers, Institute

Teachers look to your interest, and at
tend promptly to our Teachers Institute,
and thereby improve yourselves in the art
and science of teaching, manner of govern
ing schools and building up the same in
Knox county. All teachers in and near the
city of Knoxville are respectfully and
earnestly requested to attend the institute
in Mechanicsville the Sd Saturday in jan
uary, 1874. G. f. CAsTEEL, Sec'y.
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A broken rail threw train from the
track on the Cincinnati, Hamilton, and
Indianapolis Railroad near indianapolis,
killing two and wounding ten, No
Southerners.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-23

SEVERAL DEATHS NEAR THE CITY DURING THE PAST
wEEK--A THEORY OF TUE DISEASE, AND HOW 1T
AFFECTS THE CATTLE.
Within the past week, Capt. William Thatcher
who resides in the Ninth Ward, has lost no less
than seven native COWS from the new cattle dis
ease, and John Almond, who lives in the same
vicinity, has lost three. In every instance the
COWS died within 48 hours after being attacked,
and the Captain says that the mere he doctored
them the worse they seemed TO grow. After
death dissection of one Of the COWS was made
by DIR. Shortlidge, who found the bladder full Of
blood and dark water, the kidneys swollen and
all the vital organs more OF less affected.
When the cattle began to die 30 rapidly, MIR.
Thatcher dispatched his tenant to Chester to
consult with Mr.. Booth who is somewhat Of a
veterinary surgeon. His theory Of the disease is
that it spreads from Western cattle witch are
shipped east in a diseased condition from the
ticks which cover them as with scab, produc-
ing fever and death. The fever he believes to
be contagious and capable of being transmitted
to our native stock. The death of the cattle
above spoken of would seem to indicate that
such thing is possible.
Captain Thatcher says that the first indica-
ton OF the disease in the male cattle may be
observed in the dark discoloration of the urine.
In the COWS it first manifests itself by falling
OF in the usual quantity of milk, Hubse-
quent dropping, refusal to eat and then death
ensueH
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-23
FIRST EDITION.


SESSION AT ELKToN, BEGINNING Last EVENING
THOSE IN ATTENDANCE FROM WILMINGTON.
The New Castle Presbytery of the Presbyteri-
an Church, convened in its regular Fall session
at Elkton last evening, and the regular busl-
ness will commence to-day, and probably con-
tinue during the remainder of the week.
The Presbytery embraces all the territory of
Delaware, the Eastern Shore Of Maryland, and
the two Counties Of Northampton and Accomac
in Virginia. at the extreme southern end of the
Peninsula The members of the Presbytery
consist Of the pastor in charge and one elder
from each church. The following are those in
attendance from this city
First Presbyterian Church Pastor, Rev. s.
II. McKeown, Elder, James M. Watson.
Hanover Pastor, Rev. Lafayette Marks, El-
der, William NJ. Pyle.
Central Pastor, Rev. j. p. Conkey Elder,
Charles Stewart.
West Pastor, Rev. j. M. p. Otis Elder,
Charles Baird.
olivet Pastor, Rev. A. j. Snyder, Elder,
none in attendance.
PROCEEDINGS LAST EVENING DEDICATION OF THE
NEW CHURCH AT ELKToN.
Correspondence Of the Commercially
ELKToN, Sept. 23.
The Presbytery of New Castle met at 7.30 p.
NJ. yesterday in the First Presbyterian Church
of this place. Rev. W. W. Heberton, pastor.
The opening exercises we're conducted by Rev.
Messrs. Ulmstead, Johns, and Hammer. Rev.
j. H. Johns Of Zion, Cecil Co. Nd. the retiring
Moderator, preached an able and eloquent SER
mon from John 14-6 Il am the Way the Truth
and the Life"
After the sermon the roll OF the Presbytery
was called and some 10 ministers and elders
answered to their names. Rev. ]. M. p. Otts,
d. D., pastor Of the West church, Wilmington,
was elected Moderator, and Rev. E. W. Gaylord,
of Georgetown, Kent Co., Md, and Judge Irving
Of Princess Anne, Md, were elected temporary
clerks.
Rev. Mr.. Robertson, a licentate of Presby-
terry, was dismissed to Presbytery in Canada.
Rev. Mr.. Baker and Rev. &. NJ. Perry, also licen-
tiates, were dismissed to the Presbytery of Bal
timore.
On motion of Rev. DR.. Patton, of Middle
town, the subject of "Home Missions was.made
the order OF the day for p. NJ, on Wednesday.
Presbytery then adjourned until A. M. this
morning.
The beautiful new Gothic church in which
Presbytery is holding its sessions was dedicated
yesterday morning at II O'Clock. Rev. ]. g.
Jones, of Baltimore, preached the dedicatory
sermon. The church cost about $4,000, Of
which amount $1,000. remains yet to be provided
for. ]. G. Fl.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-23
Political Notes.

The Hon. d. W. Voorhees, of Indiana il dis
gusted with ls Democratic brethrean. He
charges thom with betrayng the sacred cause
of initiation by it a half-hearted support. His
purpose ia to make speech shortly, driving
Messrs. Hendricks and pendloton from the par
~ because they have repudiated the Democratic
greenback platform.
The Democrats of Now York, it appears, have
made thew departure" Their organs say
they have nominated an honest man for Gov
einor. -Norristotcn Herald.
The Peoples movement in Missouri is gain
ing strength. The 81. Louis Democrat says So
newspapers in the State, of which 40 are Repub-
ean, support the ticket. 1t finds only seven
Republican journals in favor of third nomin-
aton by the coming Republican Convention.
General Farnsworth has been unanimously
nominated for Congress by the independent Re-
publcans of he Fourth Illinois district. 1t Ii
expected the Democrats will not nominate, in
which case the fight will be between the farmers
led by Farnsworth, and the Republicans led by
General Hurlbut
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-23

Base ball at Philadelphia yesterday Athlet-
les, @ Chicago, 7.
locomotive exploded at Portland, Me-, yes
terday, killing the engineer, and severely inJur-
ing three other men.
The Catholic Total Abstinence Union of
America has been called to meet in Chicago OH
the 7th OF October.
Secretary Robeson left Washington yesterday
for Long Branch. Secretary Bristow has gone
to Kentucky for several days.
The New York Republican State Convention
meets at Utica to-day. 1t is considered certain
that Gov. Dix will be renominated.
Andrew Jackson Smith was nominated for
Representative in Congress yesterday by the
Democratic Convention of the Second New Jer-
sey District.
The Central Com mittee of the Women's Tenn
perance Union OF New York have called State
Convention to meet at Syracuse on the nth of
October.
Tho Massachusetts Labor Reformers will hold
Il State Convention on the 9th of October, to
nominate ticket Of their own.
The Rcd Star line steamship Pdtierldiid sails
for Antwerp this morning, at o'clock. She
takes out los passengers. and cargo consisting
principally of 10000 bushels of wheat, 1905
tierceR lard 400 boxes cheese, and 1880 bundles
hides
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-23
TING Iron HusIness.

At Pittsburgh ont of eleven furnaces there,
five are not in blast OF the iron mills all ex-
cept Superior Mills are actively at work and at a
profit to warrant their continuance. Orders
were offered about the LIST of July, enough to
keep them running for six months, which were
not accepted at the figures proposed. Current
orders are sufficiently numerous to admit OF their
running consecutively, and at small, but fair
profit. The first six months of the present year
was marked by as large trade as the same Pc
riod of last year,-this representing larger
amount of iron sold, being the same in money
return. The iron manufacturers are not max
ing the large profits of former years, but are
now making enough to warrant active trade.
Such, in brief, is the situation. There was a
rumor current, few weeks SINCE that the mills
would close up in few weeks, but this is sta
ted not TO be the fact, and that, on the contrary
orders are increasing, and prices are improving
rather than declining.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-23

Mr.. Frank Drexel, of the banking house of
Drexel q Co., sails in the Scotia, to-day, for
Europe, where he proposes to remain for seven
or eight months.
The Empress of Russia is expected to ar
rive in England on the 25th, on visit to her
daughter, the Duchess Of Edinburgh.
John M. Broomall, Jr., of Media, son of
Judge Broomall, who has been in Germany
some two years, where he has been completing
his education, returned home On Tuesday of
last week,
Rev. Dir. Matlsck, of Middletown, passed
through the city, yesterday, on his way to Baltl-
more, to assist in the installation of Rev. Thos
l. Poulsen, in the pastorate Of the Bethany In
dependent Methodist Church in that city. The
ceremonies began last evening, and Rev. Mr..
AIatleck preached the installation sermon.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-23

An election was held on Monday, in New Ha-
ven, Connecticut, for three members of the
Board of Education and other minor officers.
There was much excitement, arising from the
fact that Catholic clergyman had recommend
cd his people to vote for separate ticket, with
view to securing share of the school fund
FOR their own schools, and that, in pursuance of
Ills recommendation, Catholic ticket had been
nominated which included two Catholic mem
hers of the old board. Five thousand votes
Wore polled, the largest number ever cast in
Now Haven, and the result was, that the Catho-
lie ticket Was defeated by about 1900 majority.
The cumulative system of voting was used.
II III said that many Catholics were strongly
opposed to the movement in their own body, and
refused to vote.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-23

OPENING TO-DAY--PRobPECT9 THIS MORNING ALI
RIVAL OF ARTICLES FOR DIsPIAY-BRIdHT sum
SHINE AND GOOD SPIRITS.
Especial TO the Commercially
MIDDLETowN, Sept. 23.
The public interest in the Fair is unabated,
and at an early hour this morning tile people be-
gan to arrive, mostly .by private conveyances.
The early train from Wilmington brought but
few persons, but quite an addition to those al
ready here was made by the morning train from
Seaford. The hotels are full, and rooms are OBJ
tainable in the town only with some difficulty.
Ample accommodations have been made, how
ever, to feed the masses.
For several days past stock, machinery, and
articles generally for the fair have been arriving,
80 that much Of the available space in the town
has been devoted to them. All that has been
entered has not yet arrived, and may not reach
here until sometime during to-day.
The preparations for the fair were completed
yesterday, and early this morning, the removal
Of the goods intended for display to the grounds
was begun. Some of the racers have been here
for several days, in training for the trials of
speed, under careful grooms.
The course ls in excellent condition, this
morning 1t was narrowed, yesterday, and re-
ceived all the attention which it required
The bright sunshine will have great effect
upon the fair. While great many persons are
here now, the attendance to-day is not 80 large
as ID expected tomorrow and Friday. The
races this afternoon will bring out the people,
as much interest centres in this feature OF the
fair, l..
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-23
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ODESSA, Sept. %.
A game of base ball was played on Tuesday
between the Mutuals of Odessa and the Wick
ersham club of Wilmington, resulting in favor
of the former with a score of 81 to 10. The
catcher of the Wickershams did himself great
credit IN his position and also the pitcher, whose
part was performed without fault Others did
well, also. There was a large attendance OF
spectators.
Considerable stir has been made by the arriv-
al of vessels unloading phosphate for the COM
ing fall crops 1t creates a lively time among
our teamsters.
1.-THE proposed Tournament will be hold on the
9th of October at which time grand affair may
be expected.
serenade was given Mr.. Polk the Democrat
ic candidate for Levy Court in this Hundred, on
Friday evening last, ut which thore was merry
time.
Business is brisking up a little.
The potato crop is larger than expected.
The peaches are ION the last rum"
The apple crop is large. HExTooS.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-23

At the Phoenix Iron Works, at Ph@nixville,
notice has been given that wages will be reduced
five per cent. and after the first OF October
Work has been resumed by the mill operatives
at Bolton, England, pending the result of the
arbitration of differences between them and their
employers, which will be announced on the 9lst
of October.
At meeting OF the Cooperative Board of
Manchester, England, it was resolved to invite
Wendell Phillips to attend the annual Co-opera-
tive Congress in London.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-23
Fred. Cramps Wedding.

The Chicago Tribune of Friday says "The
date of the great social event Of the season in
Chicago-an event which will be Of interest not
here merely, but in the country generaly-has
at last been definately settled. The marriage
Of Fred. Grant, son of the President and Miss
Honore, the second daughter of H. II. Honore,
ESD, of this city, will take place the Goth Of
October, at Kenwood, at the house Of Potter
Palmer, the husband of the elder Miss Honore.
The list of the bridesmaids has not yet been
tllly made out, but among them is Miss Dunlevy,
Of Chicnrn y
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-23

There were 321 deaths in Philadelphia last
week. an increase of 10 over the previous week.
uhoiera infantum claimed "a victims, consump-
'lon ~, and typhoid fever 49,
John Hyman, colored, Congressman elect from
Softh Carolina, was sold seven times while a
Congress-.
Last year he was worth 5200,0O0. Then he
oe9an to drink whiskey and aeltzer. and now he's
Spauper. Where these ravages of seltzer are
81 ss1ihe to cease the most prescient of us cannot
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-23


The shipments, yesterday, were only five car
loads, and the marketing of the crop is now sub
stantially finished. 1t has been rather heavier
than the estimate of the Peach Growers, and not
80 great az that of the Railroad Company's
agents. Prices have remained steady within the
last several weeks, the Northern markets being
well supplied with fruit from New Jersey, where
the orchards have generally yielded much better
than our own. The Wilmington market has re-
ceived liberal amount of very good fruit, re-
Gently, from the country near us, which has sold
at fair but not high prices.
The following is our regular summary for the
week ending Tuesday, Sept. 2Srti.
TUESDAY.
10 Jersey Olty... ........s..s..'.. '''. = Vaie'
" Philadelphia. Observation-Disclosures.
Iotai. .......... '.ss'.......'...'
REHABILITATION.
Carloads Baskets. Pounds.
To Jersey City, ...,... so $4,000 500, 900
" Philadelphia, $500. "a $4,000 $4,000
Previous Shipments. 1855 $4,000 1S, ,436,0O0
an noa
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-23
THIRD EDITION.


TELEGRAM FROM GOV. KELLOGG GALL QUIET aES-
ERALLY.
WAsHINGToN, Sept. 2S.
Governor Kellogg telegraphs to Attorney Cen
eal Williams that reports from the interior of
Louisiana show that in number OF cases whe .
the parish officers had been ousted the old in
cumbents are going back peacefully.
The country is quieter than was expected and
all is quiet in the city 30 far. No reports have
BEEN received from the Red River country.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-23
WILMINGTON CITY LOAN
FOR THE
IMPROVEMENT OF THE WATER WORKS.
TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS.
5000. .O0O.)

OF Wilmington City Bonds are offered fol sale in
sums of Fifty Dollars and its multiple.
In the Act of the Legislature OF Delaware, al-
tbOrizlng said Loan, IL is provided that SIX Thous-
and Dollars 49, OOO shall be paid annually in July OF
each year, until the whole loan is redeemed.
The Bonds bear interest at six per cent. per an
mum, payable semi-annually on the tirst days OF
january and July Of each year, clear Of all fd9es
now levied or to be levied upon the principal or IN
terest thereof by authority Of the State or OF the
United states.
For safe and permanent investment for Trustees
or others seeking security and prompt payment OF
interest, there is none better
The income OF the Water Department from Water
Rents and other sources exceeds S50oOO annually.
The following statement Will show in what man.
ner the Loan IL to be Issued and when redeemed.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-23
Dramatic.

This evening, at the Opera House, Miss
Annie Firmin, who enjoys good reputation as
au actress and vocalist appears at the Opera
House,a Grace, in 'The Rose of Shannondale,"
supported by Mr.. John Jack and good compa-
ny. There ia much interest felt amongst theatre
goers, and large audience will doubtless be
DreHaut.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-23

Christian X Ross father of the lost Charlie
Brewster Ross, has begun suit for libel against
VIM. s. Ritter and Jesse G. Hawley, editors and
published in that paper on the 10Th Of Beptem-
ber, headed "The Ross Case all a Humbug."
Mr. Ross, az part of the proceedings made
affidavit before Alderman Beitler of Philadelphia
yesterday, denying all the statements contained
in the EAGLES article. The letter purported to
be written from Germantown, and has been
widely copied or quoted from by other papers.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-23
Fa,aI RAILROAD Collision,

passenger train on the Belvidere and Della
ware Railroad which left Phillipsburg at thirty
five minutes past one O'Clock yesterday after
noon, for Philadelphia, came into collision with
freight train at Warmers lime kiln. three miles
below Phillipsburg. The passenger train was
hNe minutes la Q. The freight train was on a
side track and the passenger train, which was
going at the usual speed, ran into it, because the
switch was left open. The baggage car "tele-
seoped" the smoking car. Samuel ]. Myers, of
Harrisburg, was killed, and ten injured, one Of
them probably fatally.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-23
MIR. Beecher Returns.

A telegram was received from Henry Ward
Beecher yesterday morning, stating that he ex-
pected to be in Brooklyn on Friday morning, and
that he intended to be present at the usual
prayer meeting, at Plymouth Church on that
evening. He had made engagements which
were likely to defer his return to Brooklyn sew
sral days later, but these he has, for reasons
satisfactory to himself, given up.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-23
The Grand Lodee.I o. o. r.

In the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows of the
United States, at Atlanta, yesterday, the follow
ing officers were elected: Grand Sire, NJ. J..
Durham, ~ OF Kentucky Deputy Grand Sire, John
". Stokes. of Philadelphia Grand Secretary,
James l.. Ridgeey, OF Baltimore Grand Treas
lror, Joshua Yansant Magee, Of Baltimore.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-23
RUSSIA RoIieves the 1ennonIte..

Tie Russian Government, on account of the
extensive emigration of the Mennonites, has
undertaken to exempt the members of the sect
from actual military duty but still holds
them liable to do duty as hospital attendants
and surgeons, The Mennonites Of the Volga
district will probably all consent to remain I'M
der these conditions.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-23
All Quiet at New Orleans.

No official advices from New Orleans were
received in Washington yestesday, but private
telegram reported everything quiet. The Pres
pent has issued no orders through the War De-
uar!tment t! regarding Louisiana this week, there
leihg nothing to make them necessary.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-23

THE REPUBLICAN, STATE CONVENTION

THE REpuBLl CAN STATE CONVENTION
UTICA, n. Y, Sept. 23.
The Republican State Convention met in this
city, this morning. Hon. Theodore NJ. Pome-
roy was elected temporary chairman, and after
the appointment of the usual committees re-
cess was taken until afternoon.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-23

ENGINEER HuBT.-Samuel Barron, one of the
Engineers ON the Delaware Railroad, was Sc
verely injured yesterday, while putting his en-
gine in the round house, by being crushed be-
tween the engine and the wall. He was taken to
his family in New Castle, and is now doing we'll.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-23

The Detroit Free Press man has Just return :
ed from Saratoga. He says "The Saratoga
bellies merely taste food at the table, but fee the
walters to bring square meal up the back stair
e. II. Weston, the funny man of the Lal =
caster N. H. Republican, submits the pronm I.
citation OF "Erastss Richardson" as being a test
whether man is drunk or not. "Rassus Risson"'
he says won't do.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-23

A GREAT MUSHROOM CRoP.--The very heavy
rains, with warm weather, last week, started
prodigious crop Of mushrooms in all the outlying
fields and vacant lots. Many persons have been
gathering them, and one man told us, this morn
ing, that he had picked two bushels, within three
or four days. Properly cooked they are good
vegetable, though great care should be
commonly known as the ''toad-stool."