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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-06
ADJUSTMENTS.

DeCastro's matinee yesterday and last
nights performance were well attended
ana gave general satisfaction.
Tomorrow night FurbiSh's Fifth Ave
nue. Combination begin three nights en-
gagement at the Opera House. This troupe
visited our city last winter and drew large
houses. We take the following compli-
mentary notice from the Detroit Free
Press: These who had taken time by the
fOrelOek and secured their seats for the first
appearance of the Kurdish Fifth Avenue
Combination, which occurred last evening,
were indeed fortunate, as the applicants for
admission after the opening Of the doors
were probably enough to have filled ar
other house OF the same capacity rs the
Opera House. Ii is impossible 20 recall
the remembrance Of more brilliant and
satisfied audience than that which wit
messed the most interesting, not to say eX-
citing play of divorce" II made a
6ne impression here when played By the
same company year ago, but It's rendl-
ton last evening must be acknowledged as
much superior in many points. Every de-
tail in action, situation, dress and dialogue
was carried out to a nicely which dis
played not only the genius of true artists,
but naturalness and finish which pro-
claimed those artists as cultured men and
women, accustomed to the ways of refined
society and educated in the manners and
arts of the most fashionable modern
school,
On Thursday night Mrs. F. w. Lander,
formerly Miss Jean Davenport, makes her
first appearance in Nashville. The reputa-
ton of Mrs. Lander is unexcelled by that
of any actress in the country, and IN the
character Of Queen Elizabeth she has no
equal. She viii remain here Friday and
Saturday, and, Of course, will fill the Ope a
House TO its utmost capacity.
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Personal.

Joel Hayden, ir., and +. w. Hayden, o.
Vaudeville, Mass, Frank Reed, Philadel-
phia, II. E. Pitkin, B. Z. Hazen and Capt
I. c. Barnes, Cincinnati, Rev. J. NJ. Hal
sell, Bowling Green, p. Il. Grappel, New
York, DIR. G.. J. Houston and daughter,
Texas, Chas. Z. DOnOhoe, St. Louis, and
A. Scott, Cherokee Nation, are registered at
the Maxwell
The Young Mems Christian Association
of Knoxville are endeavoring to secure a
public reading by Miss JEANNE Patterson
at an early day. she is at Columbia at
present.
The LOudOn Journal of the 4th inst
says: "Dr. w. N. Wright, Superintendent
of State Prisons, was IL London last Satur-
day and Sunday. he had been to Wart-
burg, on the Cincinnati Southern, for the
purpose of inspecting the branch prison re-
Gently established OH that road. He reports
work as progressing finely, and the men in
good condition. DR.. Wright is one of the
very best officers the State has ever had.
Occupying one Of her most important of
fees, he is honest, faithful and efficient in
the discharge of his duties"
w. II. Mitchell and bride returned home
Yesterday from an Eastern tour. They are
stopping at the Maxwell.
Bishop McClOsky, Of Louisville, and
Bishop Gilmour, of Cleveland. are regis
tered at the Maxwell House.
Miss Mary Freeland, lady guest at the
Maxwell, was complimented with a seren-
ade by the Post Band, last night
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-06
THE FOURTH DISTRICT.
Meeting of the Congressional Commit
tee Yesterday.

HartsyiIIe selected as the Place of
Holding the COnvenfion-Chairm
Riddle ExOnerated.
Special to the UniCn and American.
LEBANON, TENN, Dec. 5.-The Con-
gressional Committee met at Huntsville to-
day. Present, Riddle, of Wilson; Hale, Of
Trousdale; Dismukes, of Sumner; Hale, of
Jackson. Robertson, Macon and Clay rep
resented by proxy, and Fentress, Putnam,
Smith and Oyerton not represented.
Hale, of Trousdale, offered the follow
ing resolution, which was unanimously
adopted:
"Resolved, That we, the members of the
Congressional Convention, exOnorate the
worthy chairman, II. Y. Riddle, from all
blame, in calling the convention to meet
at Lebanon, and that we well know the
call was made in perfect good faith, with
no selfish motives, and not to promote the
interest of any individuals, but was done
for the interest of the people of the entire
district"
Huntsville was agreed on as the place for
holding the convention, Thursday, Dec.
II, at 10 A. M-the date originally chosen,
Huntsville being substituted for Lebanon,
by a vote of four to three. r. L. G. w.
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Only Practical Joke.

With reference to the shots fired on the
commons west Of the city night before last,
we can learn nothing to discredit the report
that they were an episode of snipe hunt.
This suppOsition is strengthened by the
fact that only a few moments after they
were heard a young man was seen by gas
light coming up Church street at great
speed. When he had reached what he
deemed safe quarters and recovered breath
to speak, with tears distilling from his eyes,
re said to an astonished acquaintance that
he and two cOmpaniO, had been fred upon,
and thai they, poor fellows, more unfortu-
nate than himself, had fallen. The pallOr
cleaved to his cheek, and his grief was I'M
appeasable till the two, whom he lad left
for dead, came up and declared themselves
uuhurt.
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CRIMINAL NOTES.

Fines to the amount of $50 were i'm
posed in the police court yesterday.
Yesterday there were fory-siX prisoners
confined at the city wOrk-hOuse.,
J. 5. Robertson was arrested last night,
by officers Frazier and Masky, on the
charge Of carrying pistol, and committed
TO the wOrk-house.
For having used language of an exceed
ingly Objectionable character, Jennie Nc
Kissick was fined S25 in the police court
yesterday, and sent TO the wOrk-house.
Raymond Young colUred, charged with
stealing pair of pants from L. ROsenheim,
was arraigned yesterday before Justice
Everett, and committed for trial at 2 o'clock
tomorrow afternoon.
James DuckwOrth was taken before JUS
tice Cassetty yesterday on the charge Of
obtaining bedstead from IL. Huntley I'M
der false pretenseS. The prosecutor was
taxed with the costs of the suit aud the de-
PENDANT released, the evidence being INSULT
cient TO sustain the charge.
DR.. n. G. Tucker returned to the city
yesterday from Mckenzie, where he had
been to recover his watch, which, it is
charged, was stolen last week by Charles
Thompson, colOred, who had been in his
employ. Thompson is also accused of
having outraged the person Of a little white
girl, eight years old, two miles below
Mckenzie, last Thursday afternoon, and is
now in Jail awaiting trial.
Early yesterday morning il was discOv-
cred that one of the iron bars guarding the
window of the room occupied by Frank
Carter, Hill Shute, Caleb Lawrence and
Charles Woods, inmates of the city work
house, had been sawn nearly in two, and
search disclosed a hacked case-knife and a
file hid away in a mattress in one of the
hunks. All Of the prisoners were cOlO-ed,
and each had a chain fastened TO his leg
10 insure his attendance until the eXpira-
tion of his term of confinement, as they
were all hard cases. After the discovery
Of this attempt to escape, they were con-
fined in the dungeon.
Isaac Sharp is a defOrmed old man, una
be to walk, who may be seen playing a
hand organ on the street corners. In this
way he earns livelihood, by picking mp
nickel here and there, from any charitably
disposed pedestrian. Yesterday morning,
while sitting on the sidewalk at the corner
of College street and the Square, Geo &c
Foster, a burly negro, came Up and made
himself very annoying TO the helpless or
gan-grinder. Sharp ordered the negro TO !
leave, when the inhuman wretch kicked |
him in the face, causing the blood TO flog |
freely. Foster then attempted 70 get away, |
but was chased to Broad street and cap |
lured by officer CuTen. He was committed |
TO the work-hOUse TO await trial before tine |
Recorder.
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HEARTLESS STRATEGY.
An Infantile Kentuekian Guided by
Chance 10 Our County Court.

Yesterday Judge Ferris was called upon
to take charge of waif of extremely tender
years, which was shipped hither from Ken
lucky by the morning train from Louisville.
At NoTtOnsville station above Bowling
Green a woman stepped into the cars and
requested lady occupying one of the seats
to hold for a moment child she had in her
arms. Her request being complied with,
she Withdrew from the car and did not re-
turn. a telegram was sent back from
Bowling Green, bur nothing could be learn
ed of the woman who had acted so strange
". The lady asked to hole the child was
Mrs. Wheeler, formerly of this city, and
then on her way here to visit relatives and
friends. When she reached the Louis
vile depot she asked what she
should do with her little burden, and being
directed TO the head of the County Court,
thither she went. The little fellow was
received by the Judge, who, providing
milk bottle, placed him in charge of old
Aunt Sarah Spurlock, colOred, the county
nurse. The latter was delighted with the
child-a blue-eyed boy of four months, and
asked the Judge to give him to her.
As soon as the facts were known outside
of the court, two or three applications were
made for the child by persons wishing to
adopt it, the little one being finally given
to a lady residing in North Nashville, who
at once procured for him new clothing, in
which she dressed him, requesting that the
old clothing might be burned. She then
fastened from the court room seemingly
alarmed lest some one should appear as
claimant for the child.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-06
Tour Oldest Citizens.

In noticing the recent death of Mr.. John
Beatty, We mentioned Messrs. Jacob Nc
GavOck and Samuel Watkins as the only
citizens living here at the time Mr.. Beatty
came TO Nashville-in 1870. THIS has
drawn fiOm one of the pioneers some
interesting facts with regard to the
dates at which his contemporaries
of the olden time settled in Davidson
county. Mr.. McGavock's arrival dates
back as far as lS0S-sixty-six years ago;
Mr.. Joseph Vaulx, 1913; Mr. James Woods,
1915; Mr.. Francis B. Fogg, 1917; Mr.. Jas.
3. Knowles, 1877. These, with Messrs.
WillOughby Williams and NJ. NJ. Howard,
both Of whom came, we believe, be-
tween 1915 and 1918, were all
living here in 1920, and still sur
vige Mr. Samuel Watkins was then a
grown man, having been born and reared
in Nashville. Of those who were resi-
dents of Nashville over half century ago
and who have since removed to other parts
of the county, are Messrs. Nicholas Hob
son, William Nichol, Anthony w. John
son, aud perhaps one or TWO others. All
flourish IN g green old age, hOnOred and
veneraied as fit representatives of the gem
Grafton in which they began their career,
and Of which they are the only survivors.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-06
An Interesting Divorce Case Settled.

The case of Lishey VS.. Lishey, which has
for some time been pending in the Chan
Gerry Court, ard has excited much interest
on account Of the standing of the parties,
was decided yesterday by Chancellor Coop
er. The bill was filed for a divorce a mcIsd
ct thOrO, and to have an account Of certain
moneys alleged TO have been received by
the defendant for the separation of the
complainant. The answer Of the defend
ant admitted the receipt of the trust mon
eys, and expressed a willingness to account
for them, but ciIcumstantially denied all
the charges upon which the PRAYER for a
divorce were predicated. Upon the hearing,
when the evidence for the complainant
was concluded. the counsel for the defend
ant, after con u'tatiOn, declined to submit
any proof. and submitted the case without
argument to the Chancellor. The Chan
cellOr, in = learned and eloquent opinion,
held that the charges against the moral
character Of the defendant were utterly
without foundation IN fact, and dismissed
the bill, so far as it sought divorce,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-06

From the publishing house Of Mcclure
& Bro. We have received the following new
music:
..Maudolina," by p. Emsel-a favorite
Nashville composer.
Jubilee Waltz" by Johann Strauss.
''SparKling Cascade Polka" by Charles
Kinkel.
. Spring Flower Polka" by Jennie l..
Ford.
"The Lighthouse" charming song and
chorus, by }. w. p. Prise.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-06
The Robertson Association Lecture
Tuesday Night.

Rev. 7. G.. Jones, ID. D., will deliver the
fourth lecture in the benefit series of the
Robertson Association at Masonic Hall
next Tuesday evening, his subject being
''John Howard: Sketches of his life and
works"
The subject is a BETTING one when it is
considered that Ducan Ro )ertson possessed
many of the great English philanthropists'
noble traits. All who are interested in the
efforts of the Association should, if possible,
be present on this occasion, not only to
give the value of a ticket, but to encourage
Others to attend. The usual musical enter
tainment will be IL the programme, under
the management of the ladies' committee.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-06
Severely Burned.

Yesterday about II o'clock A. NJ, Miss
MOllie Burgess, a daughter of Mr.. James
Burgess, who lives at the intersection of the
MurfreesbOrO pike with the corporation
line, was severely and probably fatally
burned by her clothes taking fire at an
open crate. Her mother and Mr.. Eph
Spain ran to her assistance, and both were
seriously burned in endeavoring to ex-
tinguish the flames. DR.. Stephens was
called in, and did what he could TO alleyi-
ate the sufierings Of the poor girl, but it
was thought impossible to save her life.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-06
NaslviIie's Mite.

The committee appointed by the Cotton
exchanges to solicit contributions for the
relief Of Tuscumbia report that they have
raised and forwarded S696-cash $3.50, and
in clothing and -four $40.
Some days ago the Market street whole
sale grocers made up and shipped a liberal
contribution of flour, meal, rice, bacon, etc.
The total contributions Of Nashville for
this charity now foot up about 81 800. The
Iiberality Of our citizens will be deeply ap-
preciated by the people Of Tuscumbia.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-06
Advent,

To-day is the second Sunday of Advent,
a season of preparation for Christmas, the
anniversary Of the Advent of Christ. These
few weeks are, in the ecclesiastical year,
commemorative the mission Of John the
Baptist, the Precursor of the Saviour. The
gospel of the day is taken from the eleventh
chapter of Matthew, where it is recorded
that John, being cast into pr son, sent his
disciples to Jesus, asking, cart thou He
that should come, or do we look for an
Other?" The response they received from
the Man-GOd was sublime: $50 and shew
John again those things which ye do hear
and see: the blind receive their sight, and
the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed and
The deaf hear, the dead are raised up and
the poor have the gospel preached to them.
And blessed is he, whosOever shall not be
offended in me-"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-06

To Ticket-hOlders in j. r. GOlladay's
Sixty-eighth Monthly Drawing.--Owing to
circumstances over which had no control,
have been forced TO cancel my Sixty
eighth Drawing, bnt all those holding tick
cts in said drawing will receive tickets in
the December drawing for same. The De
cember drawing will positively take place
on the 2Sth of December. All persons
who have ordered tickets from the home
office in the Sixty-eighth Drawing will be
required to send them to this Office, and on
their receipt, tickets in the December
Drawing viii be promptly forwarded in
return. Those who purchased from agents
will have their tickets exchanged by the
agents from whom they purchased. j. r.
Golladay. deco 1t
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-06
December's Big musical Event.

The oTatOrio of Esther, the Beautiful
Queen" will be given some time during
the present month, at Masonic Hall, for the
benefit Of the Tulip Street parsonage. a
number of the most prominent singers Of
Nashville and Edgefeld will take part in
the entertainment, and are now in active
rehearsal. a meeting for rehearsal was
held last Friday night at Benson, Brown *
Co.'S, College street. Another meeting for
the same purpose will be held tomorrow
night, and all intending to participate are
desired to Attend
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-06

c. c. Gomez, Past Grand Master and
Grand Lecturer, will deliver lecture be-
fore the members of Edgeield Lodge No.
lis, l. o. o. f., at their hall, on Wood
land street, tomorrow evening at Z O'Clock.
Mr.. Gomez is represented as fine speaker,
is thoroughly conversant with the laws and
principles of Odd Fellowship, and his lee
ture will, no doubt, be both interesting and
instructive.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-06

The celebrated Fur Mart Of Nashville
continues to be thrOnged with strangers
and citizens who are DESTROYS OF procuring
the best articles at the lowest possible
price. Francisco is a practical Halter and
Furrier, and every lady who buys a muff,
bow or cape may rely upon Francisco Civ
ing no article but what he sells it for.
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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-06
Last weeks MORTALITY.

Seveni cen burial permits were issued by
Health Officer Morton last week, the deaths
resulting fiOm the following diseases:
Group l, dysenteTy 2, puerperal fever 1,
scarlet fever l, killed by blasting l, menni-
gets 1, old age l, consumption 4, trismus
nascentium l, uril acid l, unknown l,
homicide /, stillboTn l.
Of The deceased, ten were born in Ten
nessee, three in other portions of the United
States. three in Ireland and one in Germany.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-06
fTecture at the Cathedral Tonight.

The Right Rev. P. A. Feehan, Bishop Of
Nashville, will deliver a lecture in the
Cathedral, corner of Cedar and Summer
streets, tonight, commencing at half-past
o'clock. Many of our readers would be
pleased to hear the Bishop, and when We
state that the proceeds will be given to the
poor, there can be no doubt the church will
be crowded. Admission twenty-five cents.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-06
New Books.

We have received from Setliff an inter
eSting work on animal mechanism, by f. J..
Marcy, Professor al the College Of France
and member of tie Academy Of Medicine.
The book is handsomely illustrated.
From the publishing house of Loring,
Boston, we acknowledge the receipt of
Alger's popular wOrk-"Braye and Bold,
or the Story Of q Factory Boy'-a book
which should be read by every boy in tie
land. 1t is sold for Si.50.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-06
LEBANON.
Result Of the Municipal Election Yes
lerday.

Result OF the Municipal Election Yes
terday.
Special to the Union and American.
LEBANON, Dec. 5.-In the municipal
election to-day, DR.. j. N. Anderson was
reelected Mayor, beating his opponent, q.
N. Woolard, sixty-Seven votes. NJ. T.
Bennett, Gollady Stratton, t. j. Lea, r.
NJ. Fonville, j. A. Neal and John Coying-
ton were elected Aldermen.
There were about thirty white candi-
dates and two negoes, one of whom came
within thirty-fye votes of being elected.
There was little excitement over the
election, and no disturbance whatever.
II. L. C.. W.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-06

TIE. Winstead l. Co., Maxwell House
Shoe Store, are now receiving he most ele-
CANT stock of Boots and Shoes to be bad in
the city. Also superb Slippers for holiday
presents. We challenge competition as 10
prices. decd 2t fri,sun
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-06

No department of the finer arts has made
more rapid strides toward perfection than
the art of picture-making. r. Poole has
kept pace with these advancements, and is
prepared to furnish pictures Of all kinds at
reasonable rates. dec6 1t
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-06

RemOYal.-Hall & Laurent have Ie-
moved from their old stand to No. u Cedar
street, between Cherry street and Public
Square. dec3 u
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-06

Umbrellas of all grades and prices;
Walking Sticks in great variety; every ar
ticle Of Underwear; the most approved
styles of gentleman's shirts; Gloves, Furs
and Hats, at Jesse Ely's, No. fl Cherry
street. dec6 it
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-06

BROWN-Died of Group, Dec. 5, Z. THONA-
ZENA, only child CT Wash \. and Martha T.
Funeral services by Rev. Dr. Baird, this
afternoon, at half-past one O'Clock, at their
residence on Hayes street, West Nashville. The
friends of the family are respectfully invited 10
attend.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-06

NOtiee.-Parties wishing one of Giers'
Pearltypes, or finely colOred Photographs,
for presents, should call soon, in order 20
have them ready in time for the holidays.
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Re,urned Kntghts TempIar.

Mai. w. F. Foster, Judge S. A. Duling,
Edward Willard and W. A. knight, of the
Nashville Commandery,, who attended the
tTjennial cOnclave of knights Templar of
the United States, at New Orleans, returned
home this morning on the 1920 train. The
remainder of the party are expected to
reach home to-night-
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-06

The monthly meeting Of the Board Of
Managers of the Protestant Orphan Asy-
lum will be held at the residence of Mrs
I. d Fife, on Monday, the. It'll inst, at 8
o'clock p. NJ.
Mrs. II. G. SCovEL, Sec'y.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-06
Connerf AZ CnIunhia-

Rebecca degree /. o. o. F., at Columbia,
intend to open new hall on the 22d inst.
with a musical entertainment, i'll which a
number CT the best citizens of Nashville
are to participate.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-06

Smokers will do well 10 call and exam
inc the largest assorted stock of Cigars and
Tobacco at Rosenheim Il Bros, opposite
Maxwell House. dec6 1t
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-06

Robert FarrOW has just opened a new
and neatly furnished Barber Shop at Hite's
corner, in Sladetown, and respectfully asks
the patronage Of his neighbors and friends.
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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-06

Z. II. Stockell * Co. have united their
two establishments in one, and may here
after be found at Nos. IA and is South
Market street, in the building formerly &C
cupied by Ewing & Co.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-06

Havana Flor de Fumer, three for %
cents, at ROsenheim's, opposite Maxwell
House. dec6 2t
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TOysi Toys. and holiday presents, cheap
est at the so Cents Store, No. Union
street. dec6 81 ecd
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-06
STATE Teaebers' Association.

A meeting of the officers of the State
Teachers Association will be held to-mor-
row, at IL A. NJ, in the Office Of the Board
of Education, in this city.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-06

The Prince of Wales, the Duke of
Uyest and Prince Mettrrnich are said to
have recently broken faro-bank at Baden
Baden, the Prince winning $4,000 and
the Duke $4,000,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-06

Try the Linck's Hotel FavOrites at
ROsenheim's, opposite. Maxwell House.
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