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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1877-06-09
OUR CITY FREE SCHOOLS.
Night-A Large and Enthusiastic
Audience, DC, &c.

commencement Exercises EaSl
Night-A Large and Enthusiastic
Audience. &c, DC.
If there is any one in the city ot
Knoxville who doubts The growing
popularity of our city free schools, that
person should have been at the Opera
House last night. The house was
crowded, Notwithstanding an admis-
sion was charged. To say that the au-
dience was enthusiastic, is not in the
least deviation from truth, and the
advocates of our common school sys-
tenn were duly encouraged by the
character as well as the number OF
those comprising the audience. The
exercises were very interesting and
reflected credit on the scholars as well
as the teachers. The music and sing
ing Were simply splendid, and each
piece was encored enthusiastically. The
Salutatory, by Miss Rosa Leftwich,
and the Valedictory, by Miss Bella
Boyd, were splendid and the young
ladies gave due evidence of the fact
CAAoSb IASy G@AO SACaA4y CbIILIOO 10 tue
diplomas presented to them at the
close by Rev. w. A. Harrison.
The Calisthenic performance could
not have been surpassed by children
as young as those who took part in
the exercises last night. They have
been well drilled, and their move
ments were made with a precision
hard to be surpassed by a military or
gauiZation.
Rev. F. E. Sturgis delivered stir
ring address on the subject of popular
education, and the beneficiary results
derived from thorough system of
common schools. He urged the friends
of popular education to push forward
until, like in Germany, every child
becomes a scholar. His remarks were
to the point, and were frequently
applauded. Altogether, the exhibi-
ton last night was a grand success,
and reflected credit on the city schools.
That they may grow in Importance
and power every year, is doubtless the
wish of large majority of the citizens
of Knoxville.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1877-06-09

The number of arrests by the Police
Department'duringt the month of May
was reported as 81, of which 81 were
males and IA females. Fines and
costs adjudged ,$304.25, collected, $63.75.
Amount collected for previous months,
$l33.25.
A communication was presented
from Maj. Swepson, of the Gas Light
Co., asking for the grading and ma
cadamizing of Front street, from
Prince to Henley. Referred to Street
Committee.
Maj. l.. A. Gratz, by permission,
was allowed to read q petition from
Mr.. j. T. Haupt, in reference to his
exemption from taxes on his home
property, in consideration of his hav-
ing no public road to his house, and
being compelled to keep up a high
way.
On motion of Alderman Schleier,
Mr.. Haupt was released from his taxes
for 1876, on this account.
Col. w. A. Henderson was next in
trOduced, representing the committee
appointed by the Board of Trade to
confer with the Board of Mayor and
Aldermen, in reference to the matter
of submitting to vote, the PROPOSE
tiOn of voting $500,000 to the building
of the Augusta and Knoxville Rail-
road, but as the Chairman of the
Committee, and no other member was
present, he would not press the matter
until another meeting.
Alderman Schleier, moved the ap-
preparation of $40 for fixing steps to
the Havely Spring. Motion lost.
Alderman Albers offered an ordi-
nance prohibiting COW stables, pig
pens, etc., from being kept within a
distance of fifty feet from any kitchen
or dining room in the city limits. No
action was taken however. Adjourned.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1877-06-09
THE PENITENTIAsY LEASE.
It - Awarded TO =. VI. shook a.
S7O.5OO per AnnuTn for six
Years-A Magnihcent Trade
for the State.
Nashville American.

Nashville American.
When the Cathedral bell tol,ed The
hour of l. yesterday, a crowd of anX-
ious people strutted into the Otfice Of
the Secretary of State and awsited the
opening of the bids for the le tSe Of the
penitentiary for six years, with breath
less interest. The Govern or. SecTe-
tary of State, Comptroller and Treas
urer, having seated themselves around
the SecretaTy's table, opened end read
out the bids, which were as follows:
A. NJ. Shook, Tracy City ........S70, 500
4. Nj. Lavender, Franklin...... $4,000
A Hatchett, Memphis, for him
self aud Others.......... 81 ,OOl
James L. McEwen, Franklin. SO, ,275
Wm. Moore and Martin H.
hlte....-.... ..---....-......-.-.s.-.-.-.- OosOUO
Thomas OConneT................ 80, 500
The lease was awarded to A. M.
Shook, the highest bidder. His bonds
men are William H. Cherry, Thomas
O'COnner and DIR. VIM. Morrow,
President of the Tennessee Coal q
Railroad Company.
Heretofore the State has paid for the
transportation of cOnvicts from the
place of conviction, but under the law
recently passed by the Legislature, the
lessees will hereafter have to pay for
such transportation. This Transports
tiOn of cOnvicts has cost the State
$4,000 during the past two years, or
Sl25OO per annum. The Legislature
provided that persons hereafter con-
victed of petit larceny must be sent to
the penitentiary instead of to the
county work house. This will prObs-
bly, increase the cost of transportation
to S15, 600 per annum. Add this to
the $40, 500 at which the institution is
leased, and the actual cost to the lessee
will be about SS5 600.
The State pays the salary of the
Superintendent, which is s., 500,
Warden, 81 600; Deputy Warden,
$500; Physician, $1,000; Chaplain,
$500; total, So, 900. Subtract this from
the SS5, 500, about the amount at
which the penitentiary is leased, and
there remains S79, 800 net that the
State will receive from this source.
We can but congratulate the State,
as every competitive biddsr yesterday
did upon this gratifying result of the
leasing system.
The successful bidder, Mr.. Shook,
has long been known to the people OF
Tennessee and the South as the ener>
getic manager of the Sewanee Coal
Mines at Tracy City. While he is
nOminelly the lessee, the business will
be conducted hereafter as heretofore
by Cherry, OCOnner & Co., under
their firm name, This firm has es-
tablished a business reputation which
is known throughout the South. That
they will sustain that reputation their
past success is full guarantee. With
Maj, O'Conner, Mr.. Shook, DR.. Nor
row and Mr.. Cherry as lessees, the in
stitution must pay both the State and
her contractors. We certainly hope
SO.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1877-06-09
Removed,

1 have removed my News Depot
and stock of Stationery to the old
Bradley stand, opposite Cowan, Nc
Clung & Co.'S, where with increased
facilities hope to be able to supply
the demands of my customers. Thank
ing my friends and the public
generally, for their liberal patronage
during the past,
1 remain, very respectfully,
F. e. MACARTHUR.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1877-06-09
Latest From Eastern War.

Special to the Knoxville Chronicle.
The Iron-clad Monitors are taking
an important part in the struggle be-
tween Russia and Turkey. The COM
batants not only use them for often
sive and defensive operations, but
cook their provisions upon them.
Reports of American and English
officers speak of them in the highest
terms. They can be bought of
G.. w. DEPUE & Co.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1877-06-09

Nor disagreeable; hardly more bit
ter than lager beer; and much more
satisfactory and pleasant. Simmons
Liver Regulator can be taken at any
time, without interfering with busi-
ness or pleasure. 1t is so gentle, safe,
and such a good digester, that it is
often used after a hearty meal to settle
the food and relieve any apprehension
that the meal may disagree with you.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1877-06-09
I. O. q. z.

Officers and members of Knoxville
Lodge, No. 139, are hereby notified to
meet in their hall promptly at 81
o'clock this p. m. to attend the funeral
of P. G. Geo. E. Williams. Members
of E. t. and G. r. Lodges and other
members of the Order in good stand
ing in the city are requested to attend.
J, A. GEORGE, N. G,
w. ]. RAMAGE. Secretary.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1877-06-09
w. j. RAMAGE, Secretal
u. q q @.

Officers and members of Hope Com
mandery, No. 2, are hereby notified
to meet in third citadel promptly at
81 o'clock this p. M, to attend the
funeral of P. n. G. Geo. e. Williams.
Members of Peace Commandery, No.
|, in good standing are requested to
attend. r, G. OSBORNE. N. q.
&c. RICHMOND, K. of r, pro tenn.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1877-06-09
MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS.
n rorseedIngs of the city Council La
NiRha.

FrerseedIngs of the city Council Last
Night.
The Board met as usual last night,
Mayor Carpenter presiding and a
quorum of Aldermen present.
The minutes of the previous meet
ing were read and approved.
Mayor Carpenter reminded the
Board that the 1st of July would soon
be here when the city's interest was
due and other matters were pressing,
but there was no money in the treas
ury with which to meet the demands,
consequently it would be necessary to
cut down all expenses as much as pos.
sible.
The following bills were presented,
approved and passed for payment:
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1877-06-09
Cooperative Coal Company.

This Company is now prepared to
deliver choice Lump Coal anywhere
in the city and suburbs. None but the
President and Secretary are authorized
to make contracts to furnish coal.
E. J. DAVIS, President.
NJ. LLEWELLYN, Sec'y. apr7dtf
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1877-06-09

'Tis my very last bottle
Left standing alone!
Oh, what will my teeth do
When my SOZODONTS gomez
Ny breath, too, and gums-but really 1
WON'T
Be without it, I'll send for more SOZO-
DON'T
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1877-06-09
w. SPIRO'S
Ice Cream Hall.

I respectfully call the attention of
the public to the fact that I am pre-
pared to furnish Picnics, Parties and
Festivals, on short notice, with the
best of Creams, Cakes and Confec-
tioneries at the lowest figures. My
hall is also open to the Public. A
share of your patronage will be thank
fully received. w. SPIRO,
Opposite Base Ball Ground, Gay st,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1877-06-09

Gold opened in New York yester.
dan at SIyO5s, and closed at $l.055.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1877-06-09
NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, June 8-A dispatch from
Bridgeport reports eleven men killed by
falling walls at fire last night The loss
is said to be $3.50, 600.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1877-06-09

CANFORD. CHAMBERLAIN Il ALBERS,
> Wholesale and Manufacturing Druggists. Pro
priecOrs Of Dr.. Hart's Family Medicines
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1877-06-09

F.F. ArWELL, AaEET
Home Insurance Co. n Y. Assets s0,754,2I4
Continental do do do 2,6O6, 235
Franklin of Philadelphia, do 3.3Os 500
Xi24diy
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-05-10

We Law before our readers a map of
that part of Europe which will be the
scene of opening hostilities between
Turkey and Russia. The eyes of mil
lions of people are likely to be directed
to this part of the world for some time TO
come, and the result of the conflict will
be looked for with eager interest. The
map-obtained by us from the New York
Iribunc-will afford food for study to
those who desire to keep track of the
two armies, and who wish to be posted
upon their future movements. The first
line of Turkish defenses runs near the
right bank of the Danube River, from
Chervetz to Silistria, while the Russian
army occupied Kischenef, railroad
town between Odessa and Jassy, as
shown on the map. The second line of
defenses at which the Turks are in
trenched is in the Balkan range of noun
tains, and there they are strongly forti-
| fed, and it will be difficult to dlslodge
them, as the country is rough and un.
broken and forms a great rampant
which will have to be surmounted before
Constantinople can be reached. The mar
also traces the two boundary lines Of
Russia-one before and the other aftel
the Crimean war. The Danubeis is guarded
by Turkish feet, which will cooperate
| with the land forces,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-05-10
Ansmafs aud steam E,.osues,

A writer in Dingler's Polytechnisches
Journal, in noting the behavior of diff
ferent animals toward the steam engine,
remarks upon the dexterity with which
dogs run about among the wheels of a
departing railway train without suffer-
ing the least injury, whereas host of
railway workmen annually lose their
lives. On the other hand, the OK, pro-
verbally stupid animal, continues
standing compesedIy on the rails, having
no idea of the danger which threatens
him, and is run over. Many kinds of
birds seem to have a peculiar delight in
the steam engine. 1t has often happened
that larks have built their nests and
reared their young under the switches of
much-traveled railway. In engine
houses the swallow is a frequent guest.
In certain mill, where a noisy, three
hundred horsepower engine works night
and day, two pairs of swallows have built
their nests for years, and reared their
young there regularly. A case of almost
incredible trustfulness on the part of
swallows occurred in the early part OF
last year, when pair of these birds built
in the paddle-box of a steamer, and
regularly made the journey from Pestt
to Seml;n. The author concludes with
this caustic remark: "I have never ye
found any animal at home in the Dol ler
house. Even the dog steers clear o
boilers. II is almost as if the lowe
animals knew what an amount o
stupidity and folly appears in our con
structiOn of boilers"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-05-10
TURKIsH BATTLE SONG.

Up, wearers Of fezzcsl Up. owners Of turbansi
You dwelers In Siamboul you P-Ta suburbans;
Prepare TO take part In he battles concussions,
And wslk, liKe red thunderDOlu, into these Rus
siansl
Wave high the standard---tte Shirt Of the
Prophet;
At tleast, To sp-ak properly all that's left of 1t.
So, yVur swords b. you sides, and your hands on
their handles.
March out and demolish these eaters Of candles.
Come from the mosque, cutting short genufexion I;
Come from the slave girls a aitIng inspection
Come IRON the tonee-house, ieave tie tobacc niss
First put your pipes out aud then your antagoLis
Come from the bath, where the grim grinning mig
grr
scrapss of your shin at a very low figure;
QUIT, nov. the harem, with It's smiles aud its
cushion,
And I.axy up your minds to astsnish these
kooshiassl
RonLn
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eff you move muscle you are dead

If you move muscle you are dead
manw
But he didn't heed. Springing through
went, and fired on the first man he saw,
which was Clauson. He made for his
horse, with bullets flying all around
him. When he saw it was gone heleaped
over the low fence, to be struck three
times before he touched the ground.
The cavalrymen and Cludham made
rush on him as he fell. But it was USE
less; he was quiet. They took the body
into the cabin, struck light and
searched it, to find nothing at all that
would tell his name or business. Near
the hearth sat the little basket Lizzie
Anderson had brought. It contained
late copies of the Philadelphia and
New York papers, and lengthy writ
ten details of the latest movements in
Patterson's column, with carefully cal
culated surmises of probable movements
in the future. In an envelope by itself
was the countersign of that night and a
rude drawing of the picket line. Next
day, in accordance with orders from
headquarters, the stranger was buried
quietly in the woods where he fell.
Every means short of actual torture
was brought to bear on the girl Lizzie
Anderson to induce her to tell from
whom she had obtained her information
and the countersign, but the efforts were
useless. Her only answer was:
81 come of Southern family thai
never betrays its friends, right or wrong
1 will never tell any thing"
And she didn't. She was held clos.
prisoner until the command reached
Harper's Ferry, where, in the confusion
of Patterson's leaving and Banks takin!
charge, one morning Lizzie Anderson
turned up missing, and Mary Lam
mourned her departure.
"I think it's downright shame, so
do. I had all the trouble of catching tina
particularly sharp young woman, an
then to think they had her run away a
terwards in one of my best dresses
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-05-10
Cam Birds Count e

The question as toswhether birds are
capable of counting is receiving some
attention at present in England. Prima
facie, there is no reason against the
probability that birds are able to distin-
guish accurately between numbers, if it
be admitted and it is indisputable-
that there are animals, as, for example,
dogs and monkeys, which are endowed
with considerable power of enumeration.
The evidence also which has been given
on this question supports this view. One
scientific man, well known in England
states that for some time he was in the
habit of placing crumbs on the window.
ledge every Sunday morning, though on
no other day. It was noticed in this
case that on Sunday crowds of birds
came about the window, whereas on The
other days of the week there were NJ
signs of any excitement among them
Still more direct evidence has beer
furnished by another writer, who states
being much troubled by the depreciation
from his house, where he took up posi-
tion with his gun and ammunition. Afte
the first shot the crows would not re
turn, so the gentleman took a frien,
with him to the shed, and then sent hin
away, he himself remaining, but tn
crows kept out of range. Taking other
with him up to the number of twelve
and sending them away separately, tn
result was the same. At thirteen, how
ever, the crows seem to have lost coun
and returned. That birds can count t
a certain extent appears true, from th
! foregoing incident, but too much weigh
should not be attached to an isolate
experiment. A series of well-devise
and carefully recorded observation
would do much to settle this interestin
question.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-05-10
A MOrHER's DIARK.

Morriprl Baby on the door,
Making for the fender;
Sunlight seems TO make IL s3eeze,
Baby "on q bender"
All the spools upset and gone,
Chairs dra-n into file,
Hnrpessed string al strung scrcs,
Ought 10 make one smile.
Apron sleap, eurls smooth, eyes blae,
(Hov these charms will dwindle y
For rather thiak-don't you
Baby "is a swindle ?"
Eooni A tangled, silken floss,
Getting 10 blue eyes;
Aprons tuat will lot keep clean,
IL baby triesi
One blue shoe united, and one
Underneath the table
Chair gone mad, and blocks a;d toys,
Well as they are able;
Baby, in a high chair, too,
Yelling fer his disner.
Spoon in mouth ; I think don't you
Baby ais a sinn,r7 ?"
Night Chairs all set back again,
Blocks aud spools ia order;
One blue shoe b, he tn a mate
Tells Of 4 maraud.r;
Apron folded on the chat,
Plaid dress torn ana wrinkled,
Two pink feet kicked pretty bare,
Little fat knees criDkled;
In his crib, and conquered, too,
BY sleep. best evangel.
Nov ! surely think don't you
Baby Is sn angelf
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-05-10
MARJORIE.
By CELIA THAxTER.

Marjorie hides io the deep, sweet grassI;
Purple its tops bend over;
Softly and warmly the breezes pass
And bring her the scent of the clover
Butterflies fit, and the banded bee
Booms In the air above her;
Green and golden lady-bugs three
Narjories nest discover.
Up to the top of the grass so tall
Creep they, while Marjorie gazes;
Blows the wind suddenly-dewn they faIl
Into the disks of the daisies.
Brown-eyed Marioriel Who, do you think,
Sings in the sun so loudly?
Majorie smiles. "'Tis the boblink
Caroting gayly and proudly"
Bright-locked Marjoriei What floats down
Through the lien air, and fingers
Light on your head a cloudy crown,
Fink as your rosy fng=rs7
Apple -blossoms" she laughing cries.
Beautiful boIts come sailing
Out of the branches held up to the skies,
Over the orchard railing"
Happy, sweet Marjorie, hidden away,
Birds, butterflies, bees above her;
With flowers and perfumes, and lady-bugs gay
Everything seems to love herI
-& N;rboyo. m
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-05-10

A WOMAN of experience, who prides
herself upon her cleanliness in her do
mestic affairs, says a wife should never
hit her husband on the head with q
rolling-pin when he comes home inebria-
ted. She recommends an AK handle.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-05-10

THERE is a young woman living at
Titusville, Pennsylvania, who has a
queer idea of spite. 1t was understood
that she was to be married to wealthy
oil merchant, but he cast her off, and
then, to use her own expression, she xaid
she "would humble him." She made
the acquaintance of a young colored
man, black as certain playing card, and
ran off with him to neighboring town,
where they were married.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-05-10

SOME experiments have taken place
in the Salpetriere Hospital, in Paris, of
DR.. Burq's curative system, which con-
sists simply in applying metals to the
human body. The experiments were
conducted by Professor Charcot and DR..
Burg. Three patients, one catsleptic,
the other hysterical, were operated upon.
While their eyes were bandsged DIR.
Charcot passed pins through the flesh of
their paralyzed arms and legs without
their being aware of it, and without
drawing blood. Subsequently, on DIR.
Burq's metallic plates of copper or gold
being applied for a few minutes, sensi-
bility returned, and the slightest prick
made them scream. The doctors present
admitted the highly interesting nature
of the experiments, which to many of
them were quite new, but reserved for
more mature consideration their opinion
as to the practical value OF the treatment
of which DIR. Burg is already convinced.
New YORK Tribune: As ayoung man
was looking over barrel ofeggs received
at grocery on Newark Avenue, Jersey
City, about a month ago, he found the
following inscription upon cne of the
eggs:
"If this you see, young man,
Write just you can,
And let me hear from my favorite esq;
This great boon humhly beg. .
"JuLIA BRIkRSeN, Wes,held, Ohio.
The youth Immediately wrote to the
address inclosing his photograph, and re-
ceived reply and picture from the
writer of the lines. The correspondence
5 was continued to the satisfaction of both
: persons, who are to be married next
r month. 1t is said the young lady is the
, daughter of a wealthy farmer, and wrote
the lines in jest, never expecting to hear
from them.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-05-10

A DIFFICULT man to odivorce-The man
who is welded to his own ideas.
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