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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1874-11-01
STATE ITEMS,

BuCRsRiN BILL, the notorious ooun.
terieller aud rascal generally, WINS re-
captured few days since Ia the In
dian nation, by Sheriff ELLIS aud James
Maupin, aud has been returned to the
pententlary, from whonoe he escaped
u short q time since, He was sentcned
by the federal court ut Tyler, 10 the
pcnIIcntlary, hut soon escaped,
A happy gIrl not more than hun
dred mites nom here Was heard tn
sing
"llo'll como Tonight the wlnds arc Vt rest
the moon N nlli nnd mlr
IN wear the dress thnt plcwed HIN hest,
\ ribbon IN my hair
She viii be NJ the bali on the 9th,
but ~ tho weather hus changed she
viii have to change als0-her dress,
we mean. [Jimplecutc.
Barksdalc Messenger 9ithj "sey-
er9l Mlssissippl imnilgmhns arrived In
our town lust Sunday, They report
large numbers Of people from that
state moving and preparing TO move
N Texas, Negro domination has
ruined that fair and once prosperous
state, and II is predcted NY many
That the whites will eventually atan-
doh II entirely"
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INC oherpi"h oo"'u W ',"'e V's""
lied on last Monday night, ny the o'ec-
''o'' " '"v 'oo"e 49,, ~
tam Jonh Mc'"i'o"'i P'''''V"'i w.
NJ, pond, vice presldpnfi ana y NJ
Mortin. secretary and treasurer
~ ,nr;,i,J las, Ar ~ ~
c, ~ Wy =, a,' ,hat la hSs ncnnntnd the
' 'oo,''osi W. ar oh}, 'nw ,nls oitv 60 M
l'us."i "a ' It, pon,nis,Ion .rrlves he
SUN s'vi 90 n ~, ,he hnmd md entcr nnon
w., Tn dn,;as or his nosilion The mn
.nd , ""',, i, no cnpd ne coull well
po,'a neon ,nodo -fIIuusion Tplpgrapb.
=, y,. p.ot,,, IA ooo1 inho
9'un'n"s AN ,ao, t,,at Irish M.
on s."n us 'ad,,Ii1,SSrr ~ mn market nj so
.ulrn Nv ".ais Yn,th nrnnnr cnltlvo.
per on aen wneu, WV" ",p p, onn iva rnised
tloh, Zoo uu,''e'' P'' "''0 '"" ~ '''|
on our soAh'
Buruet Bulletin, ave learn that
there has been wealthy company or
panized. for the purpose of developing
the Lockhart m,n0' IN Llano county,
and that they have $40, 900 worth Of
manhhlery in Austin now reudy tn
bring up aud commence operations"
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1874-11-01
BOOKS BY MAIL.

All school and miscellaneous books not 10
he had of the local book dealers, will be sup.
piled by mall, post paih, on receipt oi retAii
Ell. CUSHING.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1874-11-01

JENgMY TAYLOR NAys of marriage
that II hath IN II the labor Of love, the
dcllcacicS Of friendship, the blessings
0f society aud the union NJ hearts aud
hands, II hath IN II lees of beauty, but
more 0l safety than u slugle lllg II IN
more merry aud more Aad--h fuller Of
joy. Nnd sorrows II lies undcr more
mydena, hut N supported 10y the
strength Of love aud charity aud
these burdcns ARE Nil delightful,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1874-11-01

Tury tell u good Joke on u certain
candidate for the senate from this
county, They say that he goes 10 the
cotton pile every morning anI rolls In
the cotton, aud gets his clothes full Of
the lint, before no starts out on the
war path, llo IN playing granger
fisherman Register.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1874-11-01

lr II greatly to be regretted that In
the alteration between Mr., u, A..
Burke andthe dirty scoundrel Kellogg,
Burke dld not prove himself better
shot. We sincerely hope when Mr.
Burke meets the dog again he vii
carry out his purpose OF oowhiding
him or XIII him In the attempt
| shreveport Times,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1874-11-01

'rlE girls In the New York normal
school prefer the study Of German to
that of French In the proportion ol
NlS who chose German, aud ls7
French, out of lbO students, II need.
cd not this new evidence 10 ntleat how
much stronger II the German element
IN this country than the French,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1874-11-01

C0UNr VoE ARNiM wns born IN 1894.
He did not Inherit his title, hut was
created by royal decree, dated July ~,
1870, while he was Prusslan ambnssa-
dor at Rome. He Is of medium height,
has black hair, which he wears long,
aud blue cyea lie uses spectacles.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-12-30
SOMETHING ABOUT THE POOR
HOUSE.
A Former Inmate Tells a woeIui story
From Knoxville Daily Chronicle. Dec. 2al,

From Knoxville Daily Chronicle. Dec. 2Sl.
Yesterday woman from the county
poor house arrived In the city, and
calling at the office of Justice Conner,
chairman of the County Court, she
made some grave charges against the
Superintendent Of the poor house, and
happening in we took Il few notes.
She called herself Eliza Moore. She
had spent the best part Of her life
waiting upon her aged father, who died
in North Carolina, and he being Ma
son, the Mason's made enough money
up for her to come to this county. She
made her living by work and when
she failed in this, she was sent to the
poor house six years ago the goth Of
next January. Three years ago last
August, the present Superintendent
took charge of the house, and, she
said, "as he couldn't read nor write he
took one ia the house to keep his ac-
counts for him. He mistreats the poor,
and often whips and cuffs them about,
and many of us were but very poorly
clothed. ] was compelled to sew for
the family, and then also for the coun>
ty poor, but every garment | made for
them ] was required to charge against
the county, making "A sum of from S25
to SIS every three months, and one
quarter it amounted to $43, and he
would draw the pay and keep it, while
l was not even comfortably dressed,
| having only been furnished with two
linsey and two calico dresses, and two
under garments
AS to the diet, she said she didn't
suffer so much, as she stayed in the
| house, but that the poor on the hill
often had miserable meals, and on Sab
bath they never received any supper
at all, this season of the year. while
during the week they would get piece
of corn bread for supper. On Sabbath
morning they were furnished with
wheat bread, the only meal in the
week they ENJOYED this luxury, while
" corn dodger was their regular
bread.
She said that they only cleaned w
once in every three months, hence the
place was full nf vermin in the winter
and summer. They would clean W
everything a day or two before the
quarterly settlement, when the Com
missioners appeared, but after they
had left the Superintendent wOulC
again abuse most of the inmates. Sh,
says one of the main sufferers is an OLE
woman, who is subject to fits, and tina
she is often beat and kicked about
She says that some few can get dresse
whenever they want them, but tn
majority can beg until they are nearly
naked before their wants are supplied
We could fill column with he
complaints but think the above suth
Client to suggest an investigation b.
the County Court. And here W
would state that this is not the frs
time we have heard complaints in re
gard to the management of this inst
tuition. 1.-THE many charges made ar
without foundation, it will certainl
he best for the Superintendent this
' the matter is investigated and hi
character vindicated, but should the
prove true he should no longer hol
the position. At any rate thOroIg
investigation is the only way to arriV
? at the whole truth concerning tn
matter.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-12-30
Married,
- a
Xl3dltawGwtf

At st. Johns Episcopal Church, on
Thursday, December 9th, at 10 o'clock
A. NJ, by Rev. ]. Howard-Smith,
ID. D., Mr.. OIis A. Brown to Miss
Helen Bailey. No cards.
The above notes an interesting cere-
mony, witnessed yesterday by the
many friends of the bridal couple.
st. Johns was brilliant in its tasteful
Christmas decorations completed in
time for the marriage ceremony
through the earnest efforts of friendly
and willing hands. A number OF
friends were present, and without
ostentation, but in perfect taste, be-
fitting the character of the bride and
groom, the marriage was consummated
by the beautiful and impressive cere-
mony of the Episcopal Church. On
the noon train, after congratulations
from their many friends, Mr.. and Mrs.
Brown departed for Atlanta, with the
best wishes of large circle of warm
friends following them.
December oath, 1874, by Rev. Thos
H. Russell, Mr.. b. +. Johnson to Miss
Emma Hickey, all of this city.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-12-30
OVER THE RIVER.
Almost u serious Finale To "a Festive
Day.

Thursday last, Dickinson Lodge of
Sons of Temperance, gave dinner at
the Methodist church, two miles south
of the river. The table was furnished
by the good people of that neighbor-
hood, and judging from the quantity
and quality of the edibles supplied,
shows what they can do when called
upon. The dinner was enjoyed by
large assemblage of Sons and the
friends of the Temperance cause.
The programme of the day was
rounded up Thursday night by an eX-
exhibition at the above church, con-
sisting of speeches, music, dialogues,
ETC., etc. The house was literally
packed by an orderly congregation,
who naturally anticipated, and doubt
less would have had, pleasant time.
But, unfortunately, just as the exer-
cises had commenced, the floor of the
building gave way, precipitating the
assemblage about five feet to terra
! firma. The fright occasioned by such
an unlooked-for turn in the exercises
was indescribable. As Is generally
the case, the larger number made
! frantic rush for the door, the only easy
means of egress, and but for the time
ly suggestions of cool heads, many
women and children would have been
| trampled to death. But, we are happy
to state, no serious injuries were sus-
tanned by any one.
The Temperance cause in the above
neighborhood is looking up, and the
Sons hope to accomplish much good.
On Friday night the Sunday school
at the above church enjoyed Christ
mas Tree, and all were made happy
in the distribution of presents. This
school is in flourishing condition.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-12-30
CHRISTMAS DOTS.
The Churches. Chri.tmas Trees. a,

Tho Churches, Christmas Trees. &C.
The weather on Christmas day was
beautiful, and everybody seemed hap
Ply. Services were held in nearly all
the churches, in the morning, attend
ed, however, principally 10y the older
members Of society, while the streets
were crowded with the young folks
who were all anxious to see the
masquerade, which made their ap-
pearance about noon. There was quite
a large cavalcade of them, and they
created considerable amusement, be
ing followed by a large crowd. They
stopped in front of the two newspaper
offices, calling the roll.
The march of the colored Masons,
headed by the colored brass band, at
tracted much attention. They were a
| fine body of men, consisting of the
| leading colored men of our city. They
had supper and festival at the Bran
ner Block.
There was not as much shooting Of
| fire crackers as usual, owing To the
| Mayors proclamation, yet here and
there fire crackers, pistols and guns
could be heard, and at night some
Roman candles. sky rockets, &c, were
| fred Off at different points in the
! CITY.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-12-30
Installation of Officers.

At the annual installation of officers
OF Strawberry Plains Lodge of f. &
4. NJ, No. 4G2, the following officers
were installed
]. II. Caldwell, w. NJ; b. r. Strong,
S. W.; o. b. Driskeil, J. w; J. w.
Trent, Secretary; ]. b. Davidson,
Treasurer Rev. j. S. w. Neal, Chap
lain; w. II. Vance, s. D.; II. 9.
Vance, Jr. D.; Samuel McCampbell
and Robert Trent, Stewards Jas. II.
Underwood, Tyler.
A large number of the citizens Of the
surrounding country were present to
witness the exercises the church be.
ing crowded. The Masonic address
was delivered by Rev. J. S. w. Neal
which was well received This is &
new lodge, and the installation above
referred to was the first public Install
alton ceremonies the citizens have haC
the privilege of witnessing, and grea
deal of interest was manifested.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-12-30
Knoxville school Houses.

4 Knoxville correspondent of the
Chattanooga Commercial writing about
our city says: The School Board re-
Gently asked the City Council for fif-
teen hundred dollars to build school
house in North Knoxville, when May
or Staub and his Council replied that
they had no money for fifteen hum
bred dollar school houses, but if they
wanted five thousand dollars they
could get it, and they did. The beau
tiful building is now up and approaches
completion. This is characteristic of
the man. Mr.. Staub says " he is a
Swiss and just knows what it is to
have free schools Knoxville will
not fail of the sobriquet " city of
schools if Mayor Staub is reelected.
A new fifteen thousand dollar school
building is talked of for next year in
case the present policy is not defeated.
We don't issue scrip, either.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-12-30
ACouRsE OF LECTURES
To be Given I'm the First n. y. Church
-DistinguIshed DivInes Engaged.

Bishop Haven has written to Rev.
J. ]. Marker, Presiding Elder Of the
First NJ, +. Church, that he has secured
the services of four distinguished di-
vines, and possibly six to deliver a
course Of lectures at the FIRST NJ. +.
Church in this city, the first to be de-
livercd about the 14th Of February,
and then every two weeks until the
course is completed. The lecturers
already engaged, are Rev. Geo. w.
Woodruff, j. D., OF New York, Rev.
DR.. Fulton, a distinguish Baptist
Minister, Rev. DIR. Trafton and Rev.
Dr. Tiffany, Of Washington City, and
possibly DR.. Dashiel and Bishop Fos-
ter DR. Fulton is considered the
leading light ia the Baptist Church,
while those connected with the Meth
odist Church are well known as men
of superior talent. We are truly glad
to be able to make this statement, and
our citizens will have the pleasure OF
listening 10 four or six lecturers OF
the highest order of talent. The pro-
ceeds of the lecturers are for the bene-
fit Of the church, to pay off an out
standing debt. We trust that each OF
the distinguished divines will be
! greeted by a crowded house.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-12-30
AImos, a Serious Accident.

On Sabbath, while Mr.. VIM. Bell
aud a friend were driving down Gay
street in buggy. the horse concluded
TO run away and could not be managed.
Mr.. Bells friend was first thrown out
near the corner of Gay and Union
streets and received but slight injuries,
and Mr.. Bell was thrown out at the
corner of Clinch and Gay streets, re-
reiving Il heavy fall. One of his
thighs-as well as his face and head
was badly bruised in fact his injuries
were at first considered TO be of seri>
Gus nature, but we are glad that after
receiving prompt medical attention he
was able TO be out in buggy little
while yesterday. 1t was narrow es-
cape, to say the least of ii.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-12-30
CHRISTMAS TREES, &C,

The Sabbath School of the German
Lutheran Church enjoyed Christmas
tree on Christmas night. Quite large
congregation was present, and the
tree was we'll filled with fine presents.
Having no pastor, Mr.. Peter Kern
made handsome little speech to the
young folks, after which the presents
were distributed, as well as an album
dance of CONNECTIONS, and all the little
folks were happy. 1t was very en-
joyable affair.
The McGhee street Baptist church
entertained their Sabbath school on
Christmas night with magic lantern
performance, and the distribution OF
presents, cakes, candies, &c. 1t was a
| happy occasion for the little folks, and
was enjoyed by all present. They talk
of some additional exercises on New
| Years eve.
Our merchants, especially those who
made free use of printers ink, say that
the business of this year exceeded that
of any previous year. Altogether, u
was merry Christmas.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-12-30
THE COUNTY POOR HOUSE.
what one of tho commissioners Say,

On Wednesday morning we gave a
portion Of what was related To our re-
porter, by late inmate of the Comfy
Poor House, about the management of
that institution. Her statement, If 1t
were true, revealed a state of affairs
anything but creditable to the county.
Meeting James NJ. Murphy, Esq, in
the city Thursday, one Of the Commits
sioners in charge Of the Poor House,
we mentioned the story Of Eliza Moore
and inquired as to the truth Of her
statement.
lie informs Us that her reputation is
anything but euviable. Sometime
ago, he says, she attempted TO
obtain money from merchant
in the neighborhool by forging
an order to which she signed
the name of the Superintendent the
poor house. She failed, however, and
it is to this fact perhaps that she left
the institution, where for some time
she has remained as an employee and
not as an inmate.
| Mr.. Murphy informs US that the
] buildings at the poor house are very
comfortable and that the fare though
not luXuriant is good and abundant
| He further states that he visits the in
stitution frequently and that he has
heard no complaint from the inmates
about i'll treatment from the Superin-
! tendent.
1t is unnecessary for US to say that
Esquire Murphy is one of the best men
in the county, and that his character
for veracty stands unimpeached and
unimpeachable.
The story of Eliza Moore is no doubt
an exaggeration If not entirely false.
The Commissioners are willing at any
time to have a full investigation OF
the complaints against the Superin-
tendent, and we are certain they
would not employ him, If they thought
him capable of expressing the unfor
tunate poor.
On this day, Tuesday, Sd November
a further reduction in prices, RnC
goods will be sold cheaper than ever
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-12-30

Mr.. V. A. Moore, of Heiskell's Sta
ton, Tennessee, says that, a short time
since, he was seized with violent catch
ing pains in his hip, and so extremely
painful were they that he could not,
with any degree of comfort, assume
either a lying or sitting position. Hav-
ing DIR. Harris Nerve and Bone Lini-
ment in the house, he bathed his hip
well with it, warming it in thoroughly
before the fire, and that in five min
utes he was entirely relieved, and has
had no return Of the pains since.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-12-30
Election Of Officers.

At regular meeting of Knoxville
Encampment No. II !. o. o. f., held
on Friday evening, 18th inst, the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the en-
suing term:
S, b. j. Lewis, Chief Patriarch DR..
Jas. Rodgers, High Priest; Jas. M
Neatly, Senior Warden A. 5,
Prosser, Junior Warden; lgnez FAM
Treasurer; Will. salmon, Secretary
The installation of the above officers
will take place the second Friday in
January, 1875.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-12-30
A Valuable Recipe for Prevention OF
Hog Cholera.
TO tie Editors Of tie Cdronicle.

To the Editors Of the Chronicle:
Seeing a paragraph in your paper in
relation to the hog cholera at Straw
berry Plains, reminds me of certain
remedy to prevent it. Persons raising
hogs can always prevent their hogs
from taking the cholera by giving
them plentiful supply of fresh char
coal with their feed. have been told
that hogs will eat charcoal with avid.
ity, if thrown to them occasionally in
Jumps, but the surest and best way of
insuring that end is to beat it up in
small pieces and feed it with other food
in their troughs. Persons who will
try this suggestion, thoroughly, will he
pleased to find that they will never
lose q hog by cholera. An ounce of
prevention is worth pound Of cure.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-12-30

Monday man from Morgan
county called on Chief Marshal Clai-
borne and Officer Cain, stating that
man by the name of j. G.. Bowen had
defrauded or stole from him the sum
of about six hundred dollars. The two
officers above referred to, under a war
rant issued by Justice Ochs, made
search for the man and found him in
Moses Addition. He had a trial, when
the proof showed that the two parties
had been in partnership in the liquor
business and that the complainant had
been on a spree for some time and that
he had given Bowen some money TO
keep for him, which he had not re
turned, and that he had not divided
the profits Of their liquor business.
Altogether it was very weak case,
and the Justice discharged the defen-
dent and held the complainant for the
cost in the case,
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-12-30

1t was thought, before the late Tran
sit of Venus that we were about 95,
600, 900 of miles from the sun, but
since that event it is found that it is
not very far to the new shoe store OF
Campbell & Dow, on Gay street, just
two doors above the Lamar House. Call
and see our stock-everything bran
new, CAMPBELL & Dow.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-12-30
THE Root THIEF.
The Roots Found, and the Thier Cop.
tured

IRON Knox lille Daily Chronicle Dc. %
We gave an item in Yesterdays
paper to the effect that some work had
been stolen out Of G.. Helms shop, Oh
Prince street, during Saturday or Sun
day night On Monday, Sheriff Swan
made trip in the country with the
hope of getting on the trail of the thief,
while Officer Cain tried his hand in
working up the case in the city.
Sheriff Swan returned in the evening,
having lost the trail, but still hopeful
of capturing him. After coming off
duty Monday night about 10 o'clock,
Officer Cain pushed his inquiries, and
followed them up yesterday morning.
He got on his trail and followed it
to the foot of the ridge in the rear Of
Moses Addition, where he found that
a negro had offered pair of boots fill
ing the description TO a woman, who
had partially traded for them on Mon
day night, he agreeing to call for the
pay on Tuesday morning. In the
meantime, she found that something
was wrong about the boots, and re-,
fused to pay for them, when he took
them and started westward, towards
the railroad. In further pushing his
inquiries in that neighborhood he
found that George Prater, "A colored
man, hal bought pair Of boots for S..
He repaired to his house near there,
and found it locked, and starting to-
wards the city he caught a glimpse of
him and followed him, and finally
came up with him. He at once adj
mitted buying the boots, and returned
to the house with the officer and pro-
cured them. They proved to be the
! property wanted, and were left
at the Recorders office, where
Sheriff Swan found them. Officer
Cain intended to try his hand after the
thief as soon as he could get Off duty
but Others saved him the trip, as neaI
noon the thief was brought in.
On Monday Mr.. John Gordon, who
lives near Erin, was in the city and
learned of the robbery and description
of the boots. YesterC ay morning 8
colored man appeared at his house, OF
fering them for sale, and he at once
suspicioned him being a thief. He
procured the aid of Mr.. Will Taylor
of johnson City, who happened to b,
in the neighborhood on visit, aud the
two made the arrest. They brought
him to Prof. Lowery's and found th,
boots a match pair to his, Mr., Heinz
having made both pair. On their way
to Knoxville, while riding in Cooper
wagon, the man attempted 10 max,
his escape, and would doubles have
succeeded, but for Mr.. Cooper, VIII,
cut the hame string from one of hi
horses and mounting, made pursuit
soon overtaking him. He now rests II
Jail, and will have hearing toSday
The officers and citizens deserve credi
for their zeal in bringing this thief t,
justice, The boots were shown to MI
Helms, who at once recognized them
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-12-30
Personal.

Mr.. William ID. Williams, OF Greene
vile, was in the city yesterday, en-
route for Nashville. He is a candidate
for election to the Office of Comptrols
Ter. He has many friends for the po-
sitiOn.