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Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-03-18
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SHARP Shooting.

" Father, what does a printer live on ?''
" Live on 1.-THE same as other. folks, Oi
course. Why do you ask, Johnny ~
% Because you said you hadn't paid any
thing for your paper, aud the printer Still
sends il to you" MMt M
Wife, spank that boy" a~N IVA
" shan't do it.p Wn MMW
why not%' ~ HH E#
Because their is no reason to. 81. t.-,
" No reason? Yes there is. Spank
him ] tell you, and put him to bed.N
@ shan't do any such thing. What in
the world do you want him spanked for ?''
He is too smart" E
" Wen, that comes Of yop marrying
me.n
What do you mean?n '
!" mean just this-thdtt The boy is smarter
than his father, and you can't deny it. He
knows enough to see that man, printer
or no printer, can't live on nothing and i
should think you would be ashamed of
yourself not to know as much" l.l
The Supreme Court of Tennessee deci-
ded the other day, that pardon by the
Governor does not restore to q convict his
competency as a witness-that when once
made infamous and Incompetent as wit
ness, as provided by the statute, it is final
and for life This is decision of much
interest, and perhaps the first one of the
kind ever rendered in the State.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-03-18
Wholesale Grocery Market.
SyrIIDs.

Common Sugar House.
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Prime and choice. go do
La. molasses, T5mS1 do
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-03-18
Live stock Markell.

These reports are made up from actual sales,
and the readeIs ofthe CHRONICLE may rely upon
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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-29
LETTER FROK ANNAPOLIS.


AEEAPOLIs. Sept. 3, 1874.
The following additional candidates Tor cadet
nidshipmen have passed their examinations:
LleWelleA V. Wilson, D. O.; Rennie P. SehWerin,
n. Y; Alfred G. Morey, La; Fred'k. P. Mearo,
y. e.; Lawson D. Melton, S. O.; Geo. H. Z. Pre-
HE, son Of Commodore ". II. Preble, the author;
VIM. H. Cox, Tenn; Frank c. Skinner, Mass;
HoratiO A. HoOke, Ill; A. q. Gray, and John p.
Boyd, N. Y; total, with previous admissions, 81.
Justice ID. g. Thompson is engaged in swearing
n the successful candidates.
Two new Oyster-pscking establishments are be-
ing prepared fer work here, one By q Chicago
FIRM This is the third new one put in operation
1his season, making total Of tW elven engaged
n the trade here. The dredgers are preparing
for business, although they cannot begin work
until Thursday; IS licenses 20 dredge have already
been issued by the comptroller.
Two important works, enacted by the last
Legislature, are yet unfinished. The commission
to select the site for the Maryland House OF Cor
reetion has not yet completed fits lAbOrs, though
II has made considerable progress in that diree-
tiOn. The board of State fishery force has yet to
elect number Of sub-commanders for the boats
m the several oyster districts. The delay In
filling these positions inures 10 the benefit Of the
State treasury, as from the time Of election the
salaries Of the officers begin,
A new building material is being used here,
consisting Of mortar and oyster shells. Two
houses Of this composition are now in course Of
erection. The material is placed in moulds, made
the length and width Of the thicknessOf the walls
and when they are dry are then taken of. The
walls are then smoothly plastered on the outside.
Houses built Of this material (there is one large
enc here) are pronounced imperious to damp
ness
The Governor has appointed William A. Hol-
man commissioner Of deeds for Maryland in Pitts
burg, Penna.
The Anne Arundle County court begins its sss-
sion here on Monday, the 10th Of October.
The Rev. Father Vim has been detached from
the Catholic church here, and has gone to Quebee
Canada. r
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-29
BRUTALITY OF Ay OFFICER.

To the Editor Of the National Republican:
SIR: Permit me to intrude upon your time and
space to the extent that I may show out in his
true colors one Of our noble, high-minded
guardians Of the law, by name Farquahar This
valiant fellow, while at the corner Of Massschu-
sets avenue and Fifth street yesterday afternoon
called to within arms-reaeh little dog, belong
ing to some children in the neighborhoOd, and
with blow Of his club broke the front legs Of the
poor thing, and then proceeded to reduce his
body to the consistency Of jelly by slow process
Of light blows, given at long intervals. He then
left the unsightly mass Of flesh and bone, went
across the street, washed his hands at the pump,
and retraced his steps to where the bloody body
was lying, and, as if ashamed Of his dirty work,
pHlled up some handsful Of grass and threw over
the remains. He then went to the station-house
and reported that he had killed mad dog. Now,
Mr.. Editor, the above was witnessed by a number
Of respectable residents in the vicinity who will
voueh for its truth. Is It not time that we had a
police force composed wholly Of gentlemen, and
not brUtes? There are some exceptions, an
glad to say; but If such men as this Farqushar
are retained on the force, our own property, life
and limbs are in questionable security.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-29
NEW ADKERTLsEKENRs.

A sesmstress is wanted.
A pony phaeton for sale.
A white woman is wanted.
A large front room for rent.
A eolOred woman is wanted.
a pleasant front room for rent.
A good white woman is wanted.
The front part Of q house for rent.
A nicely furnished house for rent.
National base ball club VS.. Eagle.
A large Well-furnished house for rent.
Four or fiye unfinished rooms for rent.
New fall dry goods at Began x WYlie's.
Plated ware at NJ. W. Gait, Bro. * Co.'S.
Rooms, furnished or unfinished, for rent.
Second and third stories Of house for rent.
Medical department of Georgetown College.
Table cutlery for sale by N. W. Gait, Bro.
& Co.
A brick house furnished or unfurpished for
rent.
Thos. E. waggaman has desirable property for
sale.
See the card of the Washington Business Col
Iege.
Autumn festival of the Washington Shuetzen
Verein.
Special religious services at Union N. E.
church.
Ever-blOOming roses for fall planting at John
Douglas.
wash. B. Williams will sell Wednesday lot
of furniture.
New books and medical books at Warren
Choate Co.'S.
Wash. B. Williams will sell Friday lot Of
dinner furniture.
A meeting tonight Of the depOsitors OF the
Freedman's bank.
B.H. Warner will sell, on Friday, October .,
q neat tWo-stOry dwelling.
Wash. b. Williams will sell, on Thursday,
-.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-29
THE TEACHERS.


HOW AND WHEN THEY SHALL BE PAID.
Mention was made few days ago Of the call
UpOn the District Commissioners by committee
Of the Board Of School Trustees, who asked that
in future some other point than Columbia build
ing be designated for the payment Of the lady
teachers. They were directed to submit their
proposition in writing, and yesterday communi-
cation on the subject was sent by the following
gentlemen: Geo. F. Mcclellan, president; John
H. Brooks, secretary; J. Orm0nd Wilson, super
ntendent; John F. T. Cook, superintendent OF
SoIOred schools. 1t suggests that payment be
made as follows:
''On Saturday in the month to be designated
BY the comptroller, the teachers Of the white
SCHOOLS Of Washington city TO be paid at the Mil
Ter school building, between the hours Of and IL
an: the teachers Of the eOlOred schools Of Wash
ingtOn and Georgetown at the Sumner school
building, between the hours Of 11:30 q m and p.
N: the teachers Of Georgetown at the Mont
KOmery-stTeet school building, between the hours
Of 1870 and p. m. and the teachers Of the county
schools at the Franklin building, between the
hours Of go and $3.50 p. N. All TO be paid the
came day"
1t is understood that the proposition has re-
eeiTed the approval Of Comptroller Baker, and it
is probable that in future the lady teachers will
receive their pay without the annoyance Of wsd-
ing thro' Il the crowds which daily eongregate
m front OF Columbia building.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-29
LITERARY.

We have received Captain Kfddn from Ballan-
tyne's. 1t makes one Of Messrs. Dodd & Needs
illustrated edition of the pioneers and Patriots
Of America" by that highly interesting author,
John S. O. Abbott, whose gifted Den has done
more for the amusement and instruction Of Amer
lean youth than any other, except, perhaps, that
Of Peter Perley. Every boys library should
possess Captain Kidd"
by Still Waters" is another beautiful book,
for which we are indebted to Ballantyne, pub
Hshed by Dodd & Need, New York This is a
most interesting story Of the life of Godfearing
little woman, invested with numerous charms by
the fine writing and practical thoughts with
which it is interviewer by Mr.. Edward Garrett.
How easy and how simple it is to do good is fully
illustrated in this story and its surroundings as
well as the truth Of the adage that perseverance
in virtue brings its own sure reward, The place
for this book is in every youths library.
THE Republic for October possesses more
than the usual variety of interesting political
matter. The articles upon the Southern Stu
alton" and the "Cost Of the Government" are
written with conspicuous ability, and should be
read with care by every politician and patriot.
The miscellaneous articles upon a variety of
topics are full Of instruction, many Of them con-
tanning matters Of public record valuable for
reference. 1t is published by the Republic Pub
fishing Company, Washington, D. O., at 81 per
annum
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-29
THE NEW RnLLDLNG COMPANY

THE NEW BUILDING COMPANY,
heretofore referred 70 in our columns promises to
be even more successful than its projectors anti
cipated, but we see no reason why the plan should
not be as popular here as in other cities. Phila-
delphia, the city of homes, owes its enormous
growth TO the fact that its citizens eOOperated in
this way in building its houses, and We are glad
to know that the company organizing here has
met with the success 1t deserves. More than half
the stock has been subscribed during the last
week, much Of It by persons in the Departments,
to whom It affords splendid opportunity to in
vest their small savings; but among the sub
seribers we notice the signatures Of many Of our
most sagacious and successful citizens, engaged
in other and more active pursuits, viz: J. W.
Thompson, Hon. HOratiO King, ex-Msyor Emery,
Governor Shepherd, N. B. Fugitt, Samuel En-
cry, George NJ. Barker, NJ. Ashford, Charles B.
Bailey, John G. Tasker, ElphonEo Youngs, B. H.
Warner, John Frasier, Baldwin Bros, Fenwick
& Stewart, James Hudson, Duncanson Bros, Jas.
P. Willett, J. G. HeKelden, T. L. Tulloek, David
Walker, Charles S. Bradley, Fitch, Fox & Co.,
". H. Claggett, and many Others and the bal
anee Of the stock will doubtless be subscribed ct
the meeting to be held at the Board Of Trade
rooms tonight.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-29
A DISHONEST CLERK.

FALSE ENTRIES IN THE CASH-B0OK-
JEWELRY MELTED DOWN AND SOLD
FOR OLD GOLD.
Mr.. Israel P Libbey keeps a very extensive
leWelry store at No. 49, Seventh street northwest
and carries on quite large trade with the public
generally. His display Of goods is both rich and
choice, and his class Of custom will compare IA
Torably with that Of any merchant pursuing q
similar business. 1t was not strange, therefore,
that Mr.. Libbey should think that he was doing
well, considering the slOWness Of sales in the
present dull times, and that his profits would
present g good showing when brought in CON-
RaTisOn with his fellow-merchants. Although he
balanced his cash-book regularly each night, still
the money-draWer would not in the amount pre-
sented realize his expectations. The two would
be compared, and though corresponding, he had
nisgivings that something was wrong, and felt
satisfied that the receipts exceeded the showing
~ the counting up. Where the discrepancy was
he could not discover, but resolved to be more
Watchful and see If a leak could not be found and
the source thereof traced. Vigilsnt though he
was, the same state Of affairs continued to exist
from day to day, and he became discouraged in
his efforts to solve the mystery. Deciding TO pur-
Eue another course, he proceeded to police head
quarters and reported the facts to Chief Detective
CIarVoe who transferred the case to Detectives
NeDeTitt and Miller, where it received prompt
attention and was soon worked 10 q successful
ending. On investigating the cash-boOk; they
made the discovery that fraudulent entries had
been made; or rather, that after he made an entry
Of an amount in some instances (but done daily
1hey had been changed and lower numbers sub
StitHted.
This alteration was found through the book for
several months back and although carried on in
snan amounts still, when aggregated, would
reach quite a handsome sum. A further investi-
cation caused suspicion to fall on John HiltZ, q
young man, Is years Of age, who has been in Mr..
Libbey's employ for some time. Without taking
abe youth into custody they resolved to pursue
their search, and, if possible, secure more tangf-
BE evidence Of his guilt. They paid visit to his
house and, on searching his room, found guam
atty Of gold in lump that had been melted down
Returning ~ the store they arrested and took
him to police headquarters. They afterWard as
SSrtained by admissions made TO them that he
not only altered the figures in the cash-boOk, but
that he also took pieces Of jeWelry from the stoEe
Melted them down, and disposed Of it as old gold.
He further acknowledged that his peculations
averaged to him about SIS a week, and that he
had been following this dishonest bUsiness ever
Einee last December, which would make the
amount taken about $500. One Of the principle
reasons that first led to suspecting the accused
was his abundance Of funds and lavish expendi-
tuTe oft. His employer was satisfied that the
salary received could not support this style Of
living, but was too charitable to believe him dis
honest. He will have hearing to-day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-29
PEAL ESTATE SALES.

B.H Warner, real estate broker and auc-
tioneer, sold yesterday afternoon at auction the
following property in S. P. Browns subdivision
Of Mt Pleasant VIZ: Parts Of lots 10 and 20, con.
tanning about 1900 square feet, and improved by
tEo-stOry and Mansard roof frame cottage, 70
B. p. Snyder, at 8, 200; part lot Sc, containing
1900 square feet and improved by three-story
French roof frame dwelling and stable, to Henry
A. Willard at q, 400; lot 81 to B. p. Snyder, 81
two cents per square foot; lots So and 81. to same
at three cents per square foot; and part Of lot ]
and whole Of lot 2 containing 81, 900 square feet
TO Gen. Noah L. Jefries, at thirteen-and-a-hali
cents per SQUARE foot.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-29
LOCAL MISCELLANY,

OrsT he Middle States, falling barometer, in
srsGsiHg nOrtAsaSisIy I7iHds, IO'Uer temperatures
cloud and rGiR
The following was the range of the thermometer
Al Hempler's yesterday: a. m, To; 10 a m.
74'; l2m NJ, 7e0; p. N, 80; 4p. m, 74o; n. m.
T2e; s D. N, 100.
There will be meeting of the depOsitors of thu
Jreedman's bank tonight.
Two canal barges arrived at the navy yard YES
ttrdAy with Cumberland coal for the Bureau O.
ordnance.
See the new dry goods offered by Began s
Wyhe, who have a name for Low prices and fan
dealing second TO none.
HIThere was no meeting Of the Washington City
Bible Society last night, in consequence Of there
net being quorum.
The boat Wheeler and Barron arrived yester.
day with 5000 bushels Of wheat and $50 bushels Of
OOTn for Hsrtly & Bro; also the schooner Vir-
Binia, from Portland, Me-, with plaster for the
same frm.
The Washington branch of the Amalgamated
House Carpenters and JOiners held . meeting
last evening at Mechanics hall. Messrs. J. p.
NsNAhon, David Braunor, Thos. Williams, q.
". Lindenman, and William H. Fuss were
elected trustees for one year, and to sign the GER
tfeAte OF incorporation on behalf of the society.
The following contingent subscriptions to tho
Washington monument were received yesterday:
Severn Lodge, No. 2, I. o. Of Mechanics, An
HapOlis, Nd, IS; Queen Anne's Lodge, No. Al, X.
Of p, CrumptOn, Nd, Is; Champion Lodge, No.
~, Il. OF P, Mount Washington, Baltimore
county, Nd, $40. and Pyramid Lodge, No. 90, +.
and A. NJ, New Egypt, N. J., SIS.
A petition, signed by many of the business men
Of Georgetown to be presented to the Commits
siOners, is in circulation in Georgetown, praying
that a temporary fOOtWaIk be erected on the west
side Of High from Grace to Water streets. The
contract for the improvement Of this portion of
Nigh street has been annulled, and the sidewalk
has become almost impossible.
An Irishman writes TO say that the "Irish
team" are not natives of the Emerald Isle, but
are Englishnen residing there, and that their
funeral at CreedmOor was not his. He glories in
the victory achieved over them by his American
fellOW-citiEens, and hopes that they will send
1hem back as crestfallen as they did the marks
nen Of their forefathers' time from Ssratoga;and
Yorktown. "God has always been good to the
hisb, but not to English impostors.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-29
WATER PROOF ARTTrLES

Bingham, fine gingham, alpaca and silk um-
breIlas, made by house whose goods have sold
satisfaction than those I have tried Of other
makers.
Rubber coats, for walking, driving and riding;
rubber talmas, leggins, pants, caps, sportsmen's
stockings for Wading, &c
Articles Of rubber clothing not in stock VIII be
made or furnished TO order.
Tweed OvercOats, almost as waterproof as
rubber.
Sportsmen's coats and vests, superior to cor
duroy, now making.
GEORGE G. HENEIEG,
No. 40 Seventh street.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-29
DISTRICT POPULATION.

WHENCE WE GAME AND WHO WE ARE.
Now that the carpet-bag fHrOre is attracting 50
much attention, the following surprising figures
from the census of 1870 Will be read with sstonish-
ment by the residents ofthis District, proving as
they do that not one third Of our residents are to
the manner born But to the figures Blythe census
the total population was rated at lsl 100 Of whom
Il544o were born in the United States; Ofthese
T2lO7 we're white, 4ss25 were colOred, Il were In
dams, and the nativity Of 16 could not be aseer-
tanned. The following table will give the inter-
esting details. II was arranged alphabetically
for the better guidance Of the Tea0er:
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-29
4 NEK TTlFuFARLE

Yesterday the new time schedule Of trains on
tie Baltimore and Potomac railroad went into
operation. The Northern express leaves this city,
as heretofore, at 5:35 m; the morning aceommo-
dstion at SIS, instead Of s; New York limited,
9s23; fast line, u:55,a afternoon accommodation
$40 p. m, as heretofore; Pittsburg express at 46s
,. mp in place Of the train heretofore leaving at
5;43; the evening accommodation, heretofore leay-
ing at 7;55, is discontinued; the New York night
express leaves at 9sOs, as heretofore, and 3 new
train Pacific express) at 9:3s D. m. The only
material change in the time Of arrival is in the
S5uthern e1press-1l25 instead Of HOS. The
placing Of train On at 4:53 p NJ is regarded with
much satisfaction by the commuters on the line Of
the Annapolis railroad especially, as they can by
il make close connection with the evening Anna
polls train ct OdeHtOn.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-29
RESTORED TO THE BAR.
THE BRADLEY CASE.

In the General Term yesterday Joseph H.
Bradley, ESQ.,, made his appearance in court, and
T. ]. Durant, esq.,, filed motion for his restora-
ton to the bar. The Court granted the motion,
and directed the following entry to be made Of it:
OFFICIAL ACTION.
On this day in open court comes Thomas ]. Du-
rant, and with him at the same time Joseph H.
Bradley, and thereupon he, said Thomas ].
Durant states to the Court that, acting on behalf
Of a large number Of the members OF the bar, and
also at the special request Of the said Joseph H.
Bradley, he moves that the Court restore 70 the
said Joseph H. Bradley all the rights and prfvi-
Ieges as . member Of the bar; Whereupon the
Court 90 orders, and the said Joseph H. Bradley
is hereby restored to all the rights and privileges
Of q member Of the bar
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-29
ARREST OF COUNTEREEITERs
CAPTUREo OF COIN, PLAFEslAND GREEN.
RACKS.


A few days since information vas received at
the secret service Office from Gov. Jacobs, OF West
Virginia, that he had reason to believe that
gang Of counterfeiters were operating in his
State Solicitor Wilson at once turned the mat
ter over to the acting chief Of the division, Mr..
Benson. Quickly completing his plans, Mr..
Charles E. Anchisi was dispatched from New
York last Tuesday to work The case up. The
whereabouts Of the gang were scented, and the
latter part Of last week saw four Of the gang
lodged in the States prison at Statesvlle, N. O.,
and near the West Virginia line. The discovery
was at the same time made that box had been
shipped by Adams Express from that section to
Louisville under somewhat mysterious cireum-
stances. Anchisi was directed to follow up the
clue, and yesterday about O'Clock the following
dispatch was received from him:
LOUISVILLE, Sept q, 1874.
To S. P. Benson, Acting CHIEF Secret SeTUfce d.
vision, Washington, d. C.:
have seized to-day, at Adams Express Of
fee q large box containing full set Of nifty cent
steel plates blank plates, engraving tools and
large assortment Of finished and unfinished nifty
cent currency; also, nty-dollar greenbacks
an silver coin. ] leave for Washington to-mor-
row. CHAs. L. ANCHIsI.
These important captures and arrests are in
ample proof that the vigilance Of the ONCE is by
no means relaxed on account Of any Of the recent
disturbances In its organization.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-29

Gall and examine the fire and burglar-prooi
vaults Of the Safe Deposit Company, corner Of
New York avenue and Fifteenth street, for safe
keeping OF securities jewels, slyer-ware or other
valuables. Rents, from ten to sixty dollars per
annum, according to size. No business man can
afford to do without them.
TGkGvaTnfHg frOnthe Chicago and Boston JdTsS.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-29

There is q great deal Of excitement in ball
circles over the match to be played Wednesday
between the Nationals anc Eagles, as the game
was called on the third inning yesterday on ae-
count Of the RAIN the score standing to in favor
of the Eagles. Both clubs are champion clubs.
A large attendance should be on hand, as no
doubt there will be fine playing On both sides.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-29

tunats man. SchelleF did not sustain much in.
jury, he was able to return to his work yesteF-
day. Arthur, however, is still in preearious
condition, though strong hopes are entertained
Of his recovery.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-29
TAX RECEIPTS-A WORD TO DELLR
oURETS.

The tar collector and his clerks were busy yes
terday in receiving and reeeipting for the taxes
now due, and at the close Of ONCE hours summed
up the receipts at s1s,o67.Os. Under the law the
two per cent. abatement will be allowed but two
days more, and in order TO accommodate those
who wish to avail themselves Of its Dement'S the
ofhee Of the collector will be kept open from
q. m. to sundovn. After that the law VIII be
riRidII enforced.