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Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-09-09
The Foreign Demand for Wheat.

In another place we print an i'm
portantletter from the Hon, Alexander
Delmar, late Director of the National
Bureau of Statistics, giving the latest
advices of the condition of the present
harvest in Europe, and also some very
valuable statistics giving n cOmprehen-
sive view of the whole situation as re-
CARDS the European supply of and de;
maud for breadstufls' aud particularly
of the one article in which the North
west has such a great interest at stake.
viz; wheat. The first prominent fact
is, that the crops of this grain through
Out Europe are nowhere poor, and in
early all countries are rather above
the average in quantity.
From Mr. Delmar's statistics il an
pears, that though the crop of wheat
in Great Britain is somewhat better
than that of last year, that nation will
be compelled to import AS much wheat
as last year,viz; about 81, 400, 600 bush~
els. The important question to the
Northwest Is, how much of this will
be required from the surplus of the
United States? The total exports OF
wheat and wheat flour from the
United States to Great Britain in the
eleven months up to July 81 last were
AZ, 94l 100 bushels Including flour re-
duced to wheat or at the rate of fifty
two millions bushels for the year.
AS is shown by MIR. Delmar's statis-
tics, this was about So per cent. of the
total amount imported to the United
Kingdom but the favorable reports of
the crops throughout Europe seems to
favor the impression the United States
can not expect a demand from Great
Britain for so large a proportion of her
deficiency this year. The granaries of
Europe are so full and so near to the
great consumer that the prospect of an
active foreign demand for American
wheat is not very favorable. The inn
portance of the British demand for our
wheat may be estimated by the follow
ing figure, which we find in the re
ports of the Bureau of Statistics
1.-THE total exports of wheat and
wheat flour from the United States to
all countries, in the year ending June
so, 1872, were GA, $50 $50 bushels (includ-
ing flour reduced to wheat.) The total
exports of the same in the year ending
June 80, 1878, were 1925 $50 bushels, of
which considerably more than half
80, S67 ,S91 buseels-went to Great
Britain"
Mr.. DelmaT's figures show that the
exports of wheat from the United
States to Great Britain in the last
year were exceptionally large. 1t is
Therefore doubtful if they will be so
large in the next twelve months
CHICAGO Inter Ocean,
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-09-09
4 PenitentIal Present.

were called on last evening 10 admire
the intricate workmanship of an
elegant picture frame, the handiwork
Of Thomas 5. Boyd, an inmate Of the
peuitentary, and sent by him as a con-
tribu.iOu toward grazing the walls OF
our new sanctum. The ingenuity OF
its construction will he appreciated
when we state it Is composed of l,04t
pieces Of black walnut doyetailed and
mOrticed with perfection Of SKILL
Nashville Union and american.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-09-09
Qualities of a Good Mich Cow.

A light feminine head; slender,
rather than thick, neck; a straight
back, wide ribs, and broad brisket.
The body of the COW should be large
in proportion to the head, neck and
legs. There should be widening back
from the shoulders to the hips, or loins,
and headquarters. Mediun-sized
cows, all things considered, prove the
best mixers for the amount of food
they consume. The color of the hair
has little to do with the milking quail
ties, and good looks should be regarded
but little in the selection of COW. AS
to the color of the skin, bright yellow,
approaching that of gold coin, and
cream color within the eyes; this, and
good rich milk, are very apt to go to-
gether. Also a soft, flexible hide, loose
over the ribs and rump. The udder
should be tolerable large, soft, and full
of veins, stretching forward along the
belly. Teats large tapering, and not
too close together. Large, mild eyes
easy, quite motion when driven, and
gentle when handled. Such COW
will he a good mixer or easy to fatten.
Alison,
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-09-09
Distances Between Trees.

We quote from an exchange the
following estimates of the proper dis
tances to be left between trees and
shrubs when setting out an orchard or
garden. We think it is worth preserving
for reference:
Standard apples, 80 feet apart each
way. In poor soils, p feet may be
enough.
Standard pears and cherries p feet
apart each way. Cherries will do a. Is
feet, and the dwarf growing sort-t
Dukes and Morelloe-, even at Is feet
Standard plums, peaches apricols
and uectarines, 10 to Is feet apart each
way.
Ounces. 10 20 = feet apart each way,
Pyramids apples, cherries, pears
and plum7, 10 10 i feet apart each way
The greater distance j. better where
land j. not scarce.
Dwarf apples bushes, Is feet apart
Currants, gOoseberries and raspUerries
3 TO / feet apart.
Blaclbelrrs, 10 feet apart.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-09-09
To Clear "A Room of Mosquitoes.

These tuneful little pests are Begin
ming their nocturnal song, and any one
who j. bothered by them should cut
out and save the following recipe,
furnished By cIrrespondeut,f'r their
determination: Take If gum cam
phor piece about one third the size of
an egg, and evaporate it by placing 1t
in tin vessel holding it over a lamp OF
candle. taking care that it does no'
ignite The smoke will soon fill the
room and expel the mosquitoes. One
night when ! was terribly. annoyed 10y
them, ! thought of and tried the above
after which / never saw or heard them
that night, and in the morning there
was not one to he found in the room
though the window had been left open
all night
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-09-09
Thc stomach as am Avenger,

For every breach ofthe laws of health that we
commit the stomach inficts a penalty. Head
ache, biliousness. nervous tremons constipation.
collie heartburn nausea, debility and mental de-
preston are only few Of the punishments which
an outraged stomach Is capable Of in posing upon
us. To bring back this vengefuI organ to its nor
NAL condition-to pacate, invigorate and regu-
late it-there is nothing in the wide world SO po-
tent as a course Of Hostetter's Stomach Btters.
Under the operation Of this benz feent vegetable
correc i've and tonic, the gastric Juice becomes a
pure aod healthful solvent and resumes It's natur-
al low. The effect is the same on hillary secre-
ton. and in fact on all the fluids Of the body and
the final result is the removal Of everypainfuI
OF unpleasant symptom occasioned by the rebel
lious action Of the digestive organ.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-09-09
NhiIeWashinG

We hardly know "A more pleasing
sight than while whistling along on
the various lines of railroads to farm
house, with axis out houses and fences,
of exhibiting a snowy whiteness 10
striking contrast "a the green fields
1t at ONCE imprr--es our mind that the
occupant has as lrsstan idea Of clean,i-
ness and beauty. Apart from all this,
il r. "a preservative Of wood, and it adds
at least fifty per cent. 10 the looks OF
the place, aud in q sanitary point o.
view It's nse can not be oyerestimated
IT. cheapness places il in the reach Of
all Why not use it freely?
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-09-09
STILL ANOTHER MURDER.
A COIOred Mail Agent Killed while OH
Duty.

For several weeks past colored man
named Thos. l.. lvey has been discharging
the duty of mail agent on the Southern
end Of the A. 81 q. road. He has been
threatened by various parties, and was
anxious to be relieved. Had written sew
eral letters to Mr. French expressing Il de-
sire to get away from the route, as he
feared for his life.
On Saturday last, as the south bound
train ran into York station, it was boarded
by gang of masked men who took pos
session, placing the conductor and engineer
under surveillance, and ordering them to
back the train toward Bigbee river. The
train was backed up about three miles.
when the masker5 halted it, took Ivey off
and shot him dead. They then informed the
train officers that they could proceed. The
murderers took to the woods and disap-
peared.
lvey was formerly a member of the Ais
ALBANIA legislature, and is said to have been
quiet and inofensive man, Chattanooga
Times, Dem Sept. lst.
The Commercial says Of the outrage:
Ivey has been about one year in the ser
vice, and made an efficient officer. So far
as we know he has always attended strictly
to his own business, and the probabilities
are that he lost his life simply and solely
because of his color.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-09-09
Meeting of The Stockholders Of the
East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia
Railroad.

East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia
RaiIrnad.
From Knoxville DALEY Chronicle. Sept. 81
The convention was called to order
about 10 O'Clock =. NJ, by Gen. Au-
ste.l, Of Atlanta, and I'M. Meek, Esq,
acted Secretary. Tue Chair then an
nounced that the Managers were ready
10 receive votes for Directors for the
ensuing year the ballot box being in
the Directors room.
On motion, the reports of the Presi-
dent, Vice President aud Superintend-
ent of the road for the past year were
read by Hon. Horace Maynard, at the
request of President Wilson. The re-
ports were published in full in yester-
days issue.
1t was moved that the contract with
the North Carolina railroad be read,
az it is referred TO in the Presidents
report, in order that the stockholders
may understand it, before adopting
the Presidents report. Carried. ..I
Mr.. Maynard, by request, also read
! this contract
Mr.. Maynard then moved that the
I reports be received, but that the var
ious suggestions be subject TO the action
Of convention, should anyone desire
to take up any particular point, Car
/ ried.
Mr.. Maynard stated that he saw in
/ the report Of the Vice President and
superintendent that the Company
paid $4,000 for law expenses. lie
/ thought this large sum
Of money and was Of the opinion thai
the road would gain by employing 6
lawyer TO see after its legal business
and pay him a stated salary. He could
acquaint himself with all the business
of the road, and often by his advice
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-09-09
RAILROAD MATTERS.
Annual Report of the President OF th'
T. t., Va. a Gin. r.. n. Company.

From Daily Chronicle Of Sert ?
The Annual meeting Of the Stock
holders Of the East Tennessee, Virginia
and Georgia Rail Road Company takes
place to-day at the Depot in this city.
y large number Of stockholders are in
att ndance-the trains yesterday last
night and this morning being crowded
The reports of President Wilson and
Vice President Jacques are very full,
and we hear are eminently satisfactory
to the Stockholders They are present
Ell to them in full in this morning 5
CHRoNICLE, so that they can carefully
examine them and act intelligently in
their meeting. The reports are as fol-
lows:
KNOXVILLE, TENN, Sept. >, 1874.
To the Stockholders Of the East Tonnes
see, Virginia and Georgia Rail Road
Company:
GENTLEMEN: Your Board of Direc
tors submit, through the President, the
following report of the business and
financial condition of the Company,
for the fiscal year ending June 3Oth,
1874:
The accompanying report of your Vice
President and Superintendent gives in de-
tail the income and expenses, which were as
c,1t,,v.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-09-09

The Chicago Tribune says: "The
Missouri Democracy has been heard.
Its voice is the same which lately
raised in Ohio, Indiana and Tennessee;
aud very uasty, thick voice it is. 1t
is cry for the payment of bonds in
greenbacks. The convention denied
the right of the Government to issue
currency; but held that, since the
wrong had been committed, it would
be wise to do "A little cheating for the
benefit of the poor laborinE man.
This is low a code Of principles as a
convention of thieves could desire.p
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-09-09

Take three pounds Of sugar, three
quarts Of vinegar mot very strOng),
ten pounds OF sweet apple-;pare, quarter
and core the apple,, put the sugar and
vinegar together boil and skim 1t, then
take half Of the syurp out into another
vessel put, as many Of the apples into
your preserving pan as will boil COM
veniently, and boil until tender: then
skim those out and add more apples
and syrup and nutmeg.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-09-09
a GREAT DISCOVERY,

IL TARRH ,Bealed Breast Felons and ali kin
bred diseases speedily and effectually cured BY
tho use of a Vegetable Preparation. Price 81
by mail. Satismctionguaranteed OF the meney
refunded. Address, Rev. j. p CURTIS, Mill
Spring. Jefferson county. Tenn. References
giyen If desired, By those that have been ured.
i5Wl2
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-09-09
A nenntIfnI Mend I'D IrnIr.

Whiskers and Moustache are orna.
ments desired by all. Use DIR. TUFTS
Hair Dye and you will possess them.
Its effects Is instantaneous.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-09-09

During the year we have declared two
semi-annual dividends of per cent each
on the capital stock of the Company, one
payable on the LIST of April last, and the
other on the first proximo
The physical condition of the equip
ment and road-bed has been Iuliy
main tanned, and the depreciation from
wear and tear replaced, as will appear
by reference to the following expendi-
lures made in these departments, viz /:
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-09-09

The Directors met at the office of the
Superintendent last night at s o'clock,
when the following list of officers were
reelected for the ensuing year;
r.. II, Wilson, President; Joseph
jacques, Vice President and Superin-
tendent; c. NJ. McGhee, Assistant
Vice President; Jas. Ct. Mitchell, Sec
retarY and Treasurer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-05-27
A Wisconsin Dam Disaster.

A Shawano dispatch TO the Oshkosh
Northwestern. gives the following ac-
count of disaster on the upper Wolf
River, similar, on small scale, to that
in Massachusetts,:
A terrible and fatal accident occur
ed at Gardner's Dam, on the Upper
Wolf, on Thursday night at about IL
o'clock. The dam had filled up and
was running over when the men in
charge concluded to raise The gates in
order to relieve the pressure on the
bulkhead. Nine men went: out and
just as the gate was started the whole
bulkhead gave way, and the men were
was he'd into the terrible vortex of
water, which, backed by sixteen feet
head, washed everything clean. Large
trees were washed out by the roots and
swept away, and stones weighing sew.
eral tons were swept along like pebbles.
Nathaniei Parks (brother of John
H. Parks) Jerry Casey, Nichols Notts,
"a German blacksmith) and Charles
Ma ko-ta Iudiau), were instantly kill
ed. Peter La Fon and Mike Madden
were savdd, being washed near the
shore, where the succeeded in getting
cut of reach of the logs. The others
were more more less bruised, but, none
have serious injuries.
The body of Jerry Casey was found
this morning, and brought to Shawano
the other bodies have not been recov.
cred; the dams have been shut down,
and the whole force of men employed
on the drive are searching for the
bodies.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-05-27

had been made for these remains, but
it seemed hardly possible that any
human being could have found the en-
bedded corpse.
Williamsburg and Skinnervllle are
at a stand-still, not bit of work other
than that necessary 10 searching for
the dead being in progress. Even
some of the manufacturers, to whom a
majority of the people look for an in
centive to action, shut themselves up
in their houses and fret. Skinner, it
is stated, has signifed his intentions
not to rebuild his factory, and Mr.
Spellman certainly said that he would
not erect his. Still all the leading
men of Williamsburg are not so craven
as to yield to this blow without making
an attempt at the re-establisbmenc of
the, once pretty and thriving town.
They are ready to shake off the apathy
of grief that is now paralyzing them,
and to exert themselves manfully, if
the Legislature and the large cities
will only aid them.
New YORK, May 20.-Over $4,000
have been already raised in this city
for the relief Of the sufferers by the
food.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-05-27

No HOPE THERE.-The temperance
people may understand, in the first
place, that they cannot expect the
Democratic party to utany confidence
in their scheme for enforcing total pro-
hibition by law. The enforcement Of
such law, IN Commonwealth like
this, would be as ruinous as it is im-
possible. In the second place, they
should rest assured that no sane assem-.
blage Of Democrats will ever endorse
what is commonly. known as the
'women's war on intemperance -
Nev York World.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-05-27

Carefully gathered reports from the
states Of Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota.
Michigan, Illinois and Indiana indi-
cate favorable yield of cereals. In
the northermost districts consldera-
BILE quantity Of corn has yet to be plan
ted. The average in both wheat and
corn is expected fully equal to that of
last year. The other crops are look
ing we'll.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-05-27
Mr.. HaZeltOn Views.

The Washington correspondent of
the Milwaukee Wisconsin gives the
following as the views Of Hon. G. W.
Hazelton on the Railroad question:
Consulting Mr.. Hazelton, who stands
high here and at home as constitu-
tional lawyer, | find he sustains Mr..
Carpenter in every particular. He
takes issue with Mr.. Mitchell in his
manner Of testing the law. The law
is presumed to be founded on reason =.
able basis. They have no right to try
to show by experts in advance that
the road could't "pay" at the rates pre-
scribed by law. Let them give it a
fair trial for reasonable time, and if
it is not found fairly remunerative,
then they may ask the Legislature for
the redress, which they would be sure
to get. Mr.. Hazelton has no doubt
whatever that the roads would pay a
reasonable profit, if managed judici-
ously in conformity to the law.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-05-27

Marriages and Deaths inserted gratis.
Professional and Business Cards $o.0o year
Business notices in local column 10 cents per line
or first insertion, and five cents Tor subsequent
Insertions. 40
Advertisements not accompanied Win directions'
will be inserted till forbid and charged for accord
/ ngly.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-05-27
BANK OF WATERTOWN
Organized in 1854.
Under and Act of the LegisZa-
tlt7.e of the State of Wisconsin,.

a. L. PRITCHARD ......... -. President.
l.. R. DY.......,............. Vice President
w. Fl. CLARK. RK..................... Cashier,
AMOS BAUM Cashier
This Bank will continue, as for the past
twenty years, to transact general banking
business under its State Charter of Loan ing
Money, Receiving Deposits, Buying and
selling Exchange, Coin, Bonds and other
securities.
Drafts of$l00 and under sold at the same
price charged for Money Orders at the Post
Office, and fol amounts over 500 sold at a
ess rate. IL
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-05-27

Weston tailed to accomplish his task
Of walking 500 miles in six days. His
time expired on Saturday night at
twelve o'clock, when be was many
miles short of his task. He, however,
made one almost unparalleled walk,
and that was ll5 miles in less than
the first twenty-four hours. This eff.
fort lett his feet in bad condition, and
his failure was probably due in large
measure to that untoward circumstance.
His failure in the principal feat is
soothed by the fact that he has realized
from the walk net sum Of $4,000
from admission fees. Although very
sore he is said to be willing to make
second trial within two weeks. Five
thousand dollars a week would tempt
man to suffer even more than Wes-
ton has suffered or would suffer in an
other effort similar to the one just
made J; but if the failure involved the
forfeiture of all lucre he would un-
doubtedly demur to making the trial
so soon.
Hon 5. D. Hastings and Mrs. VIM.
R. Taylor left Madison Tuesday eve
ming for Boston, to attend the meet
ing of the Grand Lodge of Good
Templars of the World, which meets
on the Goth inst. Wisconsin is to be
represented by the following delegates:
Hon. S. D. Hastings, Mrs William r.
Taylor, Hon H. II. Giles, and Hon j.
III. Foster.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-05-27

MAIN STREET BRIDGE Now is the
time to have your chimneys swept. Mr.. F.
respectfully offers his services to his fellow
citizensE guarantee to cause no trouble.
no dirt, no dust in your houses.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-05-27

The Chippewa Valley News states
that fish weighing ninety pounds
was captured in Dead Lake last week.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-05-27
G. r. SKINNER,
w. G.. SPALDING,

nHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, and Ex-
amining Surgeon for Pensions. Office
n Johnson's Block, corner Of Main and lst
streets.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-11-04

1-160a Per cent. higher thansoo Saturday. III
sales Of New York sight covered S275,oo0. en-
bracing az. 900 and 90, 900 private bankers q
7-l6 per cent. discount, S20, 600 Commercial
$500 private bankers and 10000 banl ct 1882
s60, 0c0 bank at 7-16@i, and 1000 commercial
and SO, 900 and 81, 900 private bankers ct J..
The banks continue to check on New York d
par. while commercial sight is now quoted at
5-l6@l per cent. discount, against on satur-
day
No sales OF Stocks we're reported.
We noticed better feeling in City and Old
States Bonds, but nothing transpired on which to
base any quotations. City Gold Bearing Seven
Per Cent. were however held at the close OF the
market at about sc, against IS on Saturday.
No sales of City Scrip were reported. City APP
priation Certificates and Metropolitan Police
Warrants were quoted nominal at 5000.
Nothing reported in State Warrants Old were
still quoted at -6l2O, and New at 49,.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-11-04

We have had Lord or two and Grand
Duke ~ visitors, but not King for many
. day. And now King is coming. He is not
monarch Of very portentous power. His
navies do not sweep the Southern seas. nor
do his invading hosts spread terror and DESC
lation through continents. He is not the King
Of the Cannibal Islands, but comes very near
deserving that lyric appellation. He is, SO to
speak, King Of shreds and patches, but
whether he be one-horse or six-in-hand
monarch, q Kings King for q that His
name is Kslakua, and he reigns in Hawaii.
His visit to this continent is purely one Of
business, for he comes to negotiate recipro.
city treaty with the United States.