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Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-08-19

You have not sent for me, but l
have come! Your name sir, is known
and honOred from one end of this great
republic to the other. When the
National Treasury was threatened by
u horde of greedy congressman, you
stood like wall Of adamant between
the people and those Infamous salary
grabbers. Lend me dollarw My
dear sir" the colonel hastened to ex-
plain, "you mistake the case entirely ;
I was one of the grabbers." " You
were? ' (Grasping the colonels hand
warmly. $50 much the better! Let
me congratulate you that parsimoni-
Gus public could not frighten you out
of what was INSTRUMENTATION for your
invaluable services. | am glad that
your pecuniary circumstances are so
much better than l supposed. Make il
two dollars!" And the colonel did. 1t
was the only clean thing left for him
10 do
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-08-19
A mississippi River story.

A couple of tlat-boat men ON the
Mississippi river having made an ex-
traordinary good speculation, concluded
that while they were in New Orleans
they would go for n first-class hotel
dinner at the st. Charles Hotel. Hav-
ing eaten the meal, they called for
their bill The waiter in attendance
misunderstood them, and supposing
that they wanted the bill of fare, laid
it before them, with the wine-bill up
permost
" Whew, Bill !" said Jerry, here's
a bill! just look ut it! Here, you add
up one side and I'll add up the other
and We'll see what the old thing conn s
to- SO Bill added up the prices OF
wines on one side of the list and jerry
added them upon the other, aud they
made the sum total 1854.
Wh-ew, Bill" said Jerry, " that's
pretty high all we've got! What are
! we going To do about it,"
1--WE can't pay that" said Bill,
"it'ud clean US right out. The waiter
amt here now, let's jump out o.
the window and putt
"No, Stree" said Jerrey, I'd never
do sich mean thing as that. Let's
pay the bill and then 90 down stairs
| and shoot the landlord.n
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-08-19
WASHINGTON.
No Mixed Schools at the National
Capital.

Capital.
WASHINGTON Aug 10. The apprehen-
sion that consolidation of the trustees
of the colored and white schools by the
commissioners looking to a mixture,
was removed to-day, by the official
assertion that the Commission had no
such intention. Mr.. Dennison spoke
for the Commission, and it is known
that Mr.. Blow, who was absent when
the trustees were mixed, is opposed to
mixed schools. DennisOn claims that
the consolidation of the trustees was
simply economical,
WAsHINGToN, d. g., Aug, IT,
Mai. AID. Banks, of Mississippi, who
was appointed by the Mississippi Levee
Commission to collect statistics of the
post, and the anti 6CiiugB productions
of alluvial lands proposed to be pro-
tected by Federal aid, Is here collect
ing facts. The commission to report
on the improvement of the
mouths of tue Mississippi river
are in session in New York. 1t has
been decided to send a sub-commission
to examine the mouths of various
European rivers that have been deep
ened.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-08-19
FOREIGN NEWS.
The American Base-Ballers at
Sheffield.
A BOnapartist Elected 10 the French
Assembly.

LONDON, Aug. l3.-The following
interesting particulars of the escape of
Marshal BaZaine, from his prison on
the Island of Sante Marguerite, have
been received. The apartments oc.
cupied by Marshal Bazaine a open
upon terrace which was built upon a
lofty and precipitOus cliff overhang-
ing the sea. The sentry was posted
on the terrace with orders TO watch
the prisoners everyInovement: Sunday
evening the Marshal walked upon the
terrace with Col. Nillettte, his aide-de-
camp. At ten o'clock he retired as
usual, apparently TO sleep, but before
daybreak he had effected his escape.
He must have crossed the terrace in the
dead of night, and eluding the senti-
mel, gained the edge Of the precipice,
thence by means Of knotted rope he
descended to the sea. He evidently
slipped during the descent and tore his
hands, as the rope was found stained
with blood i'm several places. Under
the cliff in hired boat were Marshal
Bazaine's wife and cousin. They re-
ceived him As he reached the water,
and Madame La Marechale taking the
oars herself, rOwed directly to "a strange
steamer, which had been lying Off the
island since the previous evening.
They reached the vessel in safety and
were taken on board and the steamer
then put to sea. 1t is thought that they
have landed at Genoa, as the steamer
proceeded i'm that direction. The first
news of the affair came TO Grasse, the
nearest place on the coast, and the
magistrates OF the town Immediately
sent an officer in every direction u
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-08-19
Expenditures of COngress-EcOnOny of
the Last Session.

A recapitulation ofthe appropriations
made at the last three sessions of Con-
gress, which has just been prepared at
the Treasury Department by G. f.
Conant, Assistant Secretary, exhibits,
in a very favorable aspect, the economy
practiced at the last session Of Congress.
Taking into consideration the fact that
the appropriations have been largely
increased over former years by the A ct
of July II, 1870, the appropriations at
the last session were less than those
made at any preceding session since
1861 Wash. cor. N. y. Times.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-08-19
The PenItenIiary Lease

The profits ofthe lessees of the Tennessee
Penitentiary are supposed to be, at a mod
crate estimate, from one hundred and fifty
to two hundred thousand dollars per an
mum. How many persons there are to
share in these profits is an other question,
more difficult eff solution. The profits,
however, of office holding, contracts, etc
in States und9r Democratic rule, are ab-
solutely frsghtful, and are sufficient, of
themselves, to account for the enormous
debts, the want Of credit, and the other fl
nancial difficulties uner which these unfor-
tunate States usually labor-NashUiiie
BdLletiL
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-08-19

When the first artificial ice was pro-
duced in France, it costs SllO ton, or
81 cents pound. In 1860, Plof
Twiuing, of Ohio, patented a process
i'm Europe, and succeeded in making,
with a ten-horse engine, | 700 pounds
of ice day, at cost of IA half-cent per
pound, or $40 per ton. But the Column
bus, Ga. Sun says that the Columbus
Iron Works have perfected machines
by which they can make n superior
quality of ice in quantities only limited
by the capacity of the apparatus, at
cost ranging from seventycents to two
dollars per ton, the latter being the
maximum, or one tenth of n cent per
pound. 1.-The Columbus process"
claims superiority in the cheapnessand
durability of its apparatus, and In the
cheapness, rapidly and simplicity with
which ice can be manufactured. Dis
titled water is used and the ice is there
fore purer than that cut from standing
ponds. These machines are being
built now with capacity of from l 900
to 20 600 pounds day, aud ranging in
price from 5000 TO 100000. They can
be used in the water at less expense
than the cost of cutting and storing
the ice made by nature, and are as
good for nothern and southern lati-
tuIpS
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-08-19

MEMPHIS, August 14.-The latest
advices from Austin state that all is
quiet there, and that the late refugees
are returning.
MEMPHIS, August lathe col
ored men of this city held "A
mass meeting last night for the pur-
pose of passing resolutions in regard
to the recent disturbances at Austin
and Somerville, deprecating all vio-
lence and conflicts between races.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-08-19
Senatorial.

Hon. L. M. Wester, member of the
Lower House of the last Legislature
from this county, informs us that he
expects, in a few weeks, TO announce
his name as a candidate for the State
Senate from this district.
We have also. reliable information
that Hon. G.. w. Keith, of Morgan
county, intends announcing his name
for the Senate shortly.-RngstoH,
PdHCy NeWs.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-08-19
Sudden Death.

Miss Mary Louise Hurlburt, daugh =.
ter of Rev. Victor NJ. Hurlburt, of
Hone Ridge, N. Y, burst a blood vessel
in the brain while singing in the choir
of the Reformed Dutch Church at that
place, ON Sunday morning, and eX'
pired short time after. She was
singing duet, several of the notes Of
which were in high key. She sang
them in u voice unusually strong and
clear, and then sank back in her
brothers. arms insensible, and was
soon dead.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-08-19

While a prominent preacher was
making a pastoral visit last Friday the
lady brought out number OF engrav-
ings she had just purchased. The eau
tiOus pastor flew through the front
door, aud sent his boy arOnnd for his
hat aiterward.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-08-19

search for the fugitive. There was
great commotion in Marsailles. When
the facts became known an invests
CATION was opened. Col. Villette, who
was walking with the Marshal on the
previous evening Of his escape, was
discovered there aud imprisoned. The
commandant of the Fort of Sante Mar
guerite was placed under arrest and
Gen. Leweill has gone to the island to
investigate the affair.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-05-05
Bethel.

A mpetin. Of Rising Star" Lodge I.
% ofG.T. held in Bethel, FridIy evening.
April lst. the following resolutions were
adopted:
WHEREAS death has entered our little
circle. taking from thgnce Bro. II. s.
johnson, an uprish. man, good citizen
and devoted friend 10 that reform lor
whose promotion we arc banded together,
therefore
RcSolrcd. That in this event we recog.
nhe tue hand of our Heavenly Fathers
providence, and though in our human
weakness We may not bee able To answer
with resignation the question "llow can
these things be?' yet, We ate helped
thereby 10 realize the happy gospel lralh.
that in lite aud death as well, We are IN
the hands OF God.
ReSolrea, That in his death we have
lost a friend and brother VINO Tiled
large place in our esteem and affection
the cause uf temperance = faithful sap.
porter. and the community a citizen, whose
accomplishing. simple dsily lite showed
The sincerity oil his faith aud devotion 10
good things.
LcsJlcea, Tha. cops OF these rcSclu.
tons he put upon the permanent rrcoul
Of the Lodge, and also son. ID the family
OF tie deceased - poor token OF our
sympathy and appreciation pt thrr great
loss. j. !. SIMMONS,
ID. +. BROwN.
ELLA T.. GOODWIN
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-05-05

the firm. and gave his personal attention
to the mill, and was deeply interested in
it up to the las, days of his life.
In November. 1872, Mr.. Stevens was
elected County Commissioner from the
Third District OF this county for term
of three years. which expires January LIST,
1876. lie was one of tho most efficient
members OF the Board. always trying TO
do the just aud fair thing on every meas
ure that came uP, and giving great deal
OF time to his public duties.
Mr.. Stevens was member OF the First
Uniyorsalisl Church OF This city, and be.
lonsed 10 the board of trustees of the
church. lie was ono Of the building
committee who are now engaged in the
erection of the building of this society
lie has been earnestly at work with this
committee, aud the other members oil
the committee looked to him for much
advice aud counsel.
His death IS very much regretted 10y
all classes with whom he came in con.
tact. Prominent in all the different
relations Of lie. public officer who
necessarily hat much to 90 with the poor
and needy, leading member OF large
church, eilizon foremost in all schemes
tending TO the advancement OF the in
leresls OF The city and country OF which
ho was a resident, and Kind. loving aud
indulgeat husband and father, his loss is
Al unusually severe one, ana one that
leaves a blank that il is difficult to fill
There are few men here whom the city
rs city coald better alIcrd to lose, and
lie worth of the deceased is appreciated
by all.
Ills funeral will lake place on Monday,
The 2oth Inst q, 10 \. NJ, from his late
residence on Seventh street corner oil
Sixth Avenue South.
The news OF Mr. Stevens death here,
caused universal sorrow. We were eX.
pec,iag an Article relating to his early
lie, lor this issue, but have not received
It. LEo. DAN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-05-05
Uesk BciheI Nens.

oar once quietl little village nov seems
u Jo quito al active place. We ara
startled by the shrlI whistle OF The steam
engine. Time changes.
oar steam mill, ran by Beaa, Mason
&c, Is doing quite ~ active business. l.
is now only run by day. emplpyiog II
htnds; throughout the winter months il
his been running by night. employing
double tho hands. The engine is large
aud has power i1r much more gearing.
which we are in hopes Ill soon be added
ton. Il is great help to Ihl place RaI
we wish them much success.
We have Two large well illed s.ores
with the usoia articles OF the day; good
prints ut 10 cts.
i. 5 Bean is doiag large business
out side OF his store; has had some fifteen
hands employed IN ths woods the past
winter We with lor more sacn men;
dust doAt gutter in their pathway.
hiss 0old - " t7bil - NlH ~ ~ HAUL
ness to deliver The mail, aaL we ind A,r
faithful to her task.
Mr.. Milton Holt. one Oh our oil trade -.
we are CAD 10 see again. H. has
neat store we'll aunnscl; there You
also viii ind honesty aad prosperity
John l.. Mason whp had hi, aAuI badly
m,nglcL in the ncv mil. Is out and d,iug
well uc Is aoIe 10 watch ABOUT the u..l
yard.
q. W. Malls J., G,iaS qlile a thriving
business ou,chcr.u-. in h.s sill. q4is. rsy
with but little noise. Ga entering his
d1mcil there will be found l3ur genera
lions, a., quite smatl; tho asud grand
mother Is So years and nov j. aJ.c 10 do
her own work and enjoy long ride.
81, hl, Knit some Iweuly pa!,s ofioo..ass
Tie past i.l. and winter.
Spring seems very backward AM but
i:.t.c sugar IS made. We now Layo l
loot OF SHOW which came Sunday mola-
ing. qui,ca snow storm TOR the 2G.h oi
AptA.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-05-05
Ortor,I HONS.

A, a special ,oTn meeting held on
Saturday, IA. 2j.h uit., j. was vo:cI -
have q free high school in town. It was
further decided that said school shou. /
Dee held IN The new school house in OK
io,d village. aad $500 were Appropriated
loi the object. There Was q large alien
dance oryo.c.s aaI The movement was
carried by strong majority Il Is AopcJ
TIA, an iupctu, viii thus BE- given 10 tho
Cause OF education in lie village winch
uu.u quite recently has shown = bad
record in obi, line Tor years p1s,. Tho
.ca1,i s..i begin tic coming ilU.
The Summer ,rm OF lie village public
school ui.I begin ou Monday, May hh.
the advanced .choo. ualcr Mr.. ". II II.
Bryant Of Bethel, as teacher. and tho
primary under Miss --- King Of Pans.
Both teachers com, with god cTcica.
liAis.
\ sc.io. Of union meetings arc being
held by .io Methodist and Cong esatioaal
churches.
Rev. A. B. smart Of tic Methods:
church will close his labors with his peo-
p e on Sunday the 81 inst. lie intends
moving his relation to- Western confer.
elco. l..
Fifty yolumns Of books, including the
works Of Wikie Collins, are to be added
to the Frceland IlJ.mes Library the pres
enl week
The summer schools in tAis village,
are to commence next Monday undc: tie
instruction OF Mr. Bryant. a student in
Boydoin College. and Miss Nellie King.
Of Paris.
Rev. Mr.. Lockwood has accepted call
to remain with tho Congregational
Society another year.
James W. Downing has purchased tho
dwelling house lately owned by johnson
Smih.
Whitney & Clark will start up their
,ristmiil this week Nor,gay .ldrer3iser.
The Argus says that Sullivan Fuller.
Esq. Of ONlord. has made one hundred
aud twenty five gallons OF maple syrup
this spring. Mr.. F. intends to make
speciality in lhs manufacture OF syrup
lie has nov 4g9 trees, and soon will have
in the orchard 1000, and will Introduce
some important Improvement in its man.
ulacturc. The present season is said to
have been remarkably good one Tor
gar making.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-05-05
Sneaker BIaiac.

Dl,ilC he las, two weeks Nh. Blaine
hVs shown himself % be Tue equal OF any
of lis ilusuious predecessors. rs an al.
mu1blc presiding officer and thorough
pat.jamenlayian. The Struggle in tic
House over the financial bdl WAS - very
excited one, and iuuumelable po.uts OF
order were raised los The eager contestants
seeking 10 utilize every possible adtaut-
age in thc conflict. Many OF these points
were ol exceedingly complicated cdatac
ter. involving nice distinctions. aad re-
qlilmg ior their settlement thorough
knowledge ut the rales and = wide
acquaintance with prccelenis. Il every
instance Mr. Blaine was prompt aud
lucid. and 10 20 Instance cid le see his
rulings reversed Moreover, lac bore
himself throughout with au impar,iai,N
TIA. va, admitted or az sides. 1aj. ty las
rct.cc, control OF thc turbulent body De.
fore him. greatly facilitated the trans.
sc..gn ot business cen. Batter, al the
c.oscol one ol the most exciting sessions.
said, "N,, one man ia = million could
have held the rcjns as B.aiac has 10 day -
aalthc Speaker has certainly shown ia
tue last fortnight, thar his in.ciiey,ua.
readiness. executive capacity and ply steal
Cd D.. III Cd
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-05-05

In 1872 q division in the Republican
party in the State OF Arkansas resulted
in the nomination OF Joseph Brooks as q
candidate for Governor by the Liberal
wing OF The patty, while Elisha Baxter
was the regular candidate. Baxter was
duly declared elected, and entered upon
the duties Of his Office in January. H. is
claimed frauds were pracliced daring the
contest for The Office. bat whether to such
an extent as to "turn The scale in BaN
ter's favor Island mus, ever be unknown
About year ago Brooks commenced an
action in The Circuit Count for the oilicc
Of Governor. and the Ai;y. Con. entered
a suit against Baxter. by QgO 'cardato. 10
he Supreme Court The latter court
decided that they had no jurisdiction IN
cases of contested elections; and there
tn matter rested for q time. The friends
o Brooks. about two weeks ago, marched
forth an armed band to the State House
and took possession. after ejectiug BaN'
ter. who had acted IS Governor since
january. 1873. This step caused the
armirg Of logccs in the interests OF each
patty, which at The present writing arc
meuaging ,he peace ana quiet OF lhe State.
Al this state OF affairs the President was
called upon for aid, but lie steadily re
fuses 10 have anything % 10 with the
matter.
some blood has been shed already aud
the end is not yet.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-05-05

The Lewiston J3UsEal says: The en-.
terptising Boston G.o5s has Interviewed
The independent journalists who were re
ported to have come 10 Boston 20 agree
upon some plan for the resurrection OF
the liberalrepub.icau panty, aud have
discovered that their journey had no 20.
li,ical purpose whatever Messrs. White,
Wa.terson. Bov!es aud Hals,esd, who
danced the old Cincinnati qaadl...e to-
gether eighteen months ago, arc now
merely on q pleasure uiP. Their state.
ments regarding the position of the West
on imitation are Interesting, showing. as
they do. that the most intelligent Of the
people 90 not endorse the Congressional
expressions OF their representatives.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-05-05

The food in Louisiana is Of an OK.
tent almost impossible to realize. The
inundalion covers more than ten thousand
square miles. This is one fourth Of the
entire territory Of the State, or an area
equal to one third Of the area Of the State
OF Maine. No less than fifty lhons.
and people are in distress. The su-
gar plantations will be laid waste for two
years. and the crops on lhe cotton lands
will be delayed, as rc-planting will DC
necessary. The disaster is aggravated
by the fact that most of the overlooked
land is occupied by small! planters, whom
the misfortune will reduce to actual pau
periSm.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-05-05

The Boston Journal says tha; Hon.
Israel Washbun. Jr.. Will he g candidate
Tor the L. 5. Senate, and that bis friends
will give him . vigorous support. A
Gov Washburn was = prominent and
warm supporter Of Mr. Ham.in, At the
las: election. he Will draw many from Nh
rs ranks, should he consent to be q
candidate. Whether Mr. W. has the
brand Of al 5. S" on him or not, he
has a Inciy name. and possesses merits
and qualities which admirably ii him lor
the position.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-05-05

A FATHER $40 rs Ills DAUGHTER. II
very sadoccWrcu.r:ook place in Parsons
.icd Sunday mlrn.u,, Mr.. Jamin S1f'
cent, citizen oil that town. by accident
fatally shooting his daughter Marcia
child eight years old. 1t appears that
the girl took 4 revolver ont Of the pocket
OF her brother. Not dreaming that tho
weapon was loaded he pointed ii at b"r'
cooked and fred it. The ball enicsed
Tie GIRLS left side, just below the heart
and she expired in few moments. I"'
father is almost frantic with grie: al ihe
result Of his cA.elcssness.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-05-05
Newspaper Decisions.

l. Any person who takes paper regularly
fsom the ofhcc-whether directed 20 his name OF
auOther's, or whether he has subscribed or not
Is responsible for the payment
p 40 person orders his paper discontinued ne
mas pay al arre1rages, OF lie publisher may
continue 10 send 70 until payment - inaGe, Nad
collect The whole amount, whether the paper ls
taken from the oftcc or not.
S Thc courts have decided that refusing % take
,,ev,-lal.rs and periodicals from thc post otuce,
or removing ami leaving them Uucal.cd Ter, is
primo facie evidence Of fraud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-05-05
Mav Day Festipat--I'aris Nh.

statistics.
May Dag Festiudt-- Paris Hill.
Notwithstanding the unpropitious
weather aud tho blockade in walking and
travelling, the May Day Festival of the
lst Baptist Society, ut Academy Hal. was
a complete success. The house was
jammed, and everything passed of timely
! The entertainment commenced with the
Tableau, Growing The May Queen
! (Nellie ChIsc) About % little girls aud
boys, from 10 II, radiant with SMILES,
participated. Miss Aggie Brown has tho
credit OF training them for this pretty dis.
play. The red illumination was splendid.
! Next came JARLEY, with her 10 automatic
Wax Figures. tho first appearance in
Paris As the curtain rose, the renowned
farley, (Airs Slaa) was seen busting
her figures. and on ,ac call for farley by
several voices behind the stage, she comes
forward. dressed in antique costume ard
courtcsics. with "Ta,'s me-Im Mrs.
Juriey" Commences explaining her show.
The ligurcs arc arranged iIa semi circle.
First comes the famous nurse, Mrs. VIA.
slow, vita hct soothing syrup. Olcoa
/ Easlman) in costume, with baby IN her
!ap--lhcE Mary, Queen of Scots, in Old
style costume (L.zzic Cummings) then
the S,amcsc Twins. Is q Ike as possible,
Mcssr5. Pa!meter and watkins Blue.
beard, in appropriate costume, wiki 4
blue beard, and key, ONa'm, Gslcs) Maud
Muller, with rake in r,nl and rustic
figure, (Liiiic Shaw tho Chinese Giant,
- grand figure ia costume (Mr. William
Chase Capt. Kyd. the pirate looking
/ aProp0, NIr Henry Lowell, Of Por,laud.)
with his victim knecimg at hi, feet.
| (Aggic Brown Lord Byron everett
BowacD The crying baby. Gamma East.
maa) the Fjec Mermaid. in costume,
green dress. with i,h's tail. lowing hair,
| Danny Rlwson) the miserable maniac.
/ Martha Bangs. in cuslum (pcr,ic An.
/ drcNs -CassiUiincA. the sailor boy.
lJam.c Chase D.ogoHcs. g. = tub. With
lantern, and a masN on, (ADia BoNkcr) !;
auJ Geu'l Boni f Batter. in rcgimcntais
-aiill.e year Old boy, babby Doe, who
Is capital specimen oi tne original.
The igure, were .uuul Az and went