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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-10-26

Twenty-Five cents will buy copy Of
the "Queer Marriage" ID -
A grand Republican rally and torch
light procession will occur at Jones'
boro' tonight.
The Tennessee Valley Fair will
open at Rhea Springs, Rhea county,
next Tuesday.
The Porter Rifles, of Nashville,
have gone to Atlanta to enter the
military prize drill.
The weather thus far has been per-
fectIy delightful during the session of
Conference, and could not have been
improved upon.
The Queer Marriage or, She
Couldn't Help It." is by Mary Faith
Floyd, the well known Southern Au-
thoress.
A large number of visitors, both
ladies and gentlemen, arrived on yes
terday evenings train from points
down the railroad, to attend Confer
enCe.
Messrs. V. f. Gossett and /. L. Ford
returned yesterday from Jacksboro,
where they have been for few days
supplying the citizens OF Campbell
county with shoes and hats.
Judge Lewis, County Court Clerk
has been having some valuable inn
provements made in his room at the
court house, in the addition of q large
pigeon hole case for the convenient
preservation Of records and papers.
We understand that if matters hold
out as well as appears from present
indications, the authorities OF the E.
Il, V. 81 G.. Railroad expect TO COM
mence the first of next week, making
their regular trips again to Chatta-
nooga as before the change on account
OF guarantees, etc.
Mr.. J. L. Hudiburg, our enterprise
ing Market Square merchant, has
opened up bread bakery in the up-
per story of bis store, as may he seen
in our advertising columns, and
parties who have been accustomed to
using the bread of Miss Mary Dona-
hoe, the best pastry cook TO be found,
will have a chance of doing so.
OF the many members of the South
ern Methodist Church i'm the city who
have been untiring in their efforts to
cOnduce to the comfort and cOnven-
fence of the Conference, during their
stay in Knoxville, Mr.. r. L. Gaut is
deserving of special thanks from the
Conference members. He looks after
the Conference mail with commenda-
BILE attentiveness. Revs. J. s. Burnett
and w. w. Bays are also ever atten-
tive 10 the wants OF the visitors.
Ab. Hall, the champion pOtato-raiser
OF Knox county, Left at our office yes
terday two mammoth potatoes, of the
"nigger killer" variety, grown by
him. They surpass anything we have
seen this season, weighing something
less than thirty pounds each. Alb.
says it took two fields for the largest
one to grow in, and he had to take
down the cross fence to dig it. He
has about thousand bushels of them
for sale in our market.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-10-26
CLOTHING!!
Clothing! Clothing !
ROR'T VESTAL

Has now in StOre,152
Gay street, one Of the
largest stocks i'm the
city at prices that
defy competition. ]
have this day put
them down to such
prices as will induce
you to buy if will
come and examine
the following g:
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-10-26

Parties having eat that Bread baked
by Miss Donahoe at the Atkin House
will not fail to get some of the same
kind ut John Hudiburg's, to- day.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-10-26

Don't look for the clerks, at Haw-
kins, Butt, DePue & Co.'S, when you
ask for LADIES DARLING.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-10-26
Millinery

Headquarters for STYLISH GOODS and
lowest prices, at A. d. DUNBAR's.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-10-26
she Fire On the Hearth

Took the silver medal at the Paris Ex-
position. So much for American
Stoves. You can exchange Silver for
one, at Hawkins, Butt, DePue 81 Co.'S.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-10-26
FRESH ARRIVAL
nfFnlI Goods at Mrs. Hn,e DaIIas

vi EAEK WODIS al MIS-. E1AsAEb DHIEFS8s
Mrs. Kate Dallas has just received her
new Fall Goods, beautiful line, and she
says she never bought goods so cheap be-
fore. They are going rapidly.
THE DRESS MAKING DEPARTMENT
Is still presided over by Miss. s. Y. Davis
who always guarantees a fit. Select your
goods and leav your orders at once.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-10-26

You can buy The Queer Marriage"
at the Book stores and Music Empo-
RUM
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-10-26
Sewing Machines Repaired.

Buy your Groceries to-day from
DAWES s. JACKSON,
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peter R...er.. i. Headquarters

For the Largest and Finest stock of CT
CARS, TOBACCO. MEERsC5kUg and other
PIPES, and anything n rno SMOKERS
LINE at LOWEST pFices-,.r =. Gay street,
nexs 20 Hope q Miller,
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Tha MIMIC seMInr rTachinc.

One Thousand sold in East Tennessee in
two years. No better evidence of its supe-
riority over all others could be adduced,
Sold for less cash than any other.
S. p. ANGEL,
General Agent for East Tennessee.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-10-26
LoCKE's.

Choice Eating Apples, at
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-10-26
oct4dtd Sec'y
Lumber Lumber!! Lumber!!
All kinds of Building Lumber, and

Walnut Lumber always on hand .at my
yard on Crozer street. Reasonable prices.
may31d6m PAT. CAIN.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-10-26
For Upwards OF Thirty Years

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has s, been
used for children. 1t corrocts acldlty OF
the stomach. relieves ,gi,ld ehoiic, regulates
the bowels, cures dvsentery and diarrhGa,
whether arising from teething or other
causes. An old and well.tried remedy, 70
cents bottle. mrhlSdAWiZms
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-10-26

1.-THE Queer Marriage OF, She
Couldn't Help It," il a story OF East
Tennessee.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-10-26

Fer Sale,
A most desirable residence on Broad
street, opposite the Asylum. Terms res-
sonable. Apply to DR.. j. T. Levi, or Geo.
Washington. sep3dtf
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-10-26
Houk and watkins az The opera
House

Messrs. Huuk and Watkins, candi-
dates for Congressional hcuOrs in the
Second Congressional District, viii
speak at the Opera House to-day, be-
ginning at y O'Clock. This is the last
joint appointment of the canvass.
A Show Case for sale cheap, at
Ramage & Coz
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-10-26

Heaps, Stacks and Cords of
New Goods, at Rush SIrOng's.
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EAST TENN. CIGAR FACTORY.
r. HOCkENJOS, Proprietor.

CIGARS, TOBACCO, SNUFF, PIPES
and SMOKERS ARTICLES.
CENT CIGARS
Pure Havana FILLER.
FIFTY DOLLARS offered to anybody
in this city who can beat this Cigar in price
and quality. +. HOCKENJos.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-10-26

In the State, and is determined to sell goods
lower than any one else. [ have, as every
one knows who trade with me, always sold
the best goods at the lowest prices II you
examine our large stock you will buy. Look
at some of our prices:
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-29
BREATHITT COUNTY RIOTERS.
FOUR OF THE LEADERS IN JAIL-JUDGE AND
SHERIFF PROTECTED BY TROOPS.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD

FOUR OF THE LEADERS IN JAIL-JUDGE AND
SHERIFF PROTECTED BY TROOPS.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
LEXINGTON KY, Dec. %. 1873.
Captain Il. II. Taylor. in command of the dctach-
ment Of state guards sent by Governor McCreery to
Brcahtt county writes from Jackson, under date Of
December ~. concerning tho arrests he has made
He says EVERY day since arrival in Jackson
Jerry Little, with some Of his gang. have been in
town drunk and Aourishing their pistols. In
the absence of civil officer to command
It, of course could not interfere Judge
Randall reached here yesterday and to-day Jerry and
Jack Little drunk and, firing their pistols, rode
up to the house where he staying and asked tor
him. Not finding him, they rode on. The Judge
then came over to headquarters and ordered the
arrest of the rioters got out squad nj once. and,
dividing them. took four with and sent Lieuten-
ant Thompson with four other in another direction
and started on the search. We secuted without sue
cess until met and then, marching quarter OF q
miIc we to Jerry Little horse hitched in front
of AL Titles house.
DEspERADoEs ovERPowEREp.
IL Immediately surro unded the premises and went
into the dwelling. where found Jerry Little but not
knowing Jack,I had to call in the guard to identify
, rsrd INA har "o sharac rhc 70
the Sheriff with the information that two Of the
left In the house were Alfred Gamble and Al.
Little, two notorious characters. Judge Randall
making the necessary order had them also in
the jail. These -four considered the most des-
peratc Of their gang and the leaders.
CIVIL oFFICEns UNDER GUARD.
Judge Randall and the sheriff both sleep ng in
the Court House with the troops tonight they
afraid to remain In any house In the neighborhood.
The Judge will remain practically In the state of siege
until the holding OF court. the special term Of
which IN called for next Tuesday to be continued
long as may be necessary. l do not know. yet
whether the officials intend arresting any Of the
strong party, but II In my opinion that tho arrests
already made will put stop to the mischief"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-29
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.

The female chimpanzee died at the Philadelphia
Geological Gardens on Friday.
John Hamilton. colored convicted at Philadelphia
OF murder in the second degree. for the killing Of
Charles Green, colored. sentenced yesterday to
four years and half in the Penitentiary.
fire destroyed small building attached to the
Irving House. New London. Conn. early yesterday
morning b. Saxton, sixtyeight years DID, 4 private
wstchman. who occupied part OF the building. was
burned to death.
The remains OF the late Rear Admiral Henry r.
Hof arrived at West Philadelphia from Washington
yesterday. and inferred in the family vault
nected with the Church OF ST. james the Less at the
Fails OF the Schuylkill.
COMMITTEES OF six from the Southwestern Rail
way Association met at Chicago Friday, and after
due consideration derided to recommend the roads
interested to renew their pooling arrangements
the same terms as have ruled during the past year.
James A. Dickson recently clergyman at New AL
bGny, Ind. attempted to commit suicide Friday night
at the Peabody Hotel, Memphis. Tenn by taking
strychnine. Several letters found in his room
which assigned u for the deed the reports of
his intimacy with young lady in New Albany His
condition Is critical.
On Tuesday last near Crows Landing, in Stanis-
laus county. California John Reynolds i blacksmith
about fifty years old. and Of slightly unsonnd mind
shot young man named Charles lookout, killing
him. Reynolds was in turn shot. while attempting
to escape. by William Gam, and probably mortally
wounded There is no known cause for Reynolds
action.
J. W. Walsh, of the Attorney Generals Office on
Friday afternoon closed the Haverstraw Savings
Bank by serving an injunction upon its officers,
January ?. Under the operation of the law OF 1875
for the first time the superintendent of the Bank
Department placed clerk of that department in
charge of the bank Immediately upon serving the
papers.
strange story is told at Peoria. ILL.,. by young
girl named Maggie Lahrc. to the effect that last
Thursday she was Kidnapped by two unknown
masked men. taken in sleigh into the country, tied
to tree and her clothes set fire, having first been
chloroformed. Tho flames burned the cords with
which she was bound and restored her TO conscious
ness. She was found by farmer and brought to
her home where she now lies unconscious.
:, On ffiaay Mrs. Ann Hogan the WIFE OF laDorer
ton, Ohio. found dead in her bed. Her
tongue protruded from her mouth and her
face and neck marked with bruises.
indicating that death ensued from violence. The
apartment was in state Of confusion. The chairs.
stove floor and bedstead were sprinkled with blood.
Both husband and wife had been In the habit Of using
whiskey, and quarrelled continually. The couple
were heard quarreling the previous night. The hus-
band when arrested last evening was in beastly
state of intoxicaton.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-29
MAJOR RENO.

HE is CONFIDENT OF COMPLETE MEDICATION
by THE COURT OF INQUIRY.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
HARRISBURG, Pa. Dec. %. 1878.
Major Marcus A. Reno. who resides in this city, in
formed the HERALD correspondent that the telegram
from Washington asserting that Colonel Weir, who
commanded company under Reno. had charged
him with cowardce at the Little Big Horn battle does
him great injustice and he asks that the following
card be given place in the HERALD
HARRISBURG, Pa, Dec. %, 1879
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
Do you think it just fair to lend the columns of
your paper to the publication Of what Is evident
attempt to manufacture public opinion in regard to
the Little Big Horn battle in face of official in
vestigaton. the court for which TO conveneg
pronounce every statement published in your issue
OF to-day emanating from Colonel Weir to be alb
solutely false and shall prove to the court Of in
curry. NJ A. RENO.
Major Seventh cavalry.
Major Reno appears confident of a complete vindi-
cation ut the hands OF the court Of INQUIRY meet
in Chicago on the 18th of January.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-29
A CRAZED WOMAN.

SHE LEAPS FROM TRAIN WHICH WAS TRAVEL
LING AT THE RATE OF roRrY-sEvEN MILES
AN HOUR.
tBy TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
BUFFALO, ". Y. Dec. %, 1878.
As the Canada Southern train due here ut fifteen
minutes past ten tonight was passing Kings
Mills. Ontario. some forty miles west Of
Buffalo, and while running ut the rate of forty
seven miles per hour. insane named
Storcher who travelling from Detroit to Oswego
in charge of George A. King, rushed to the door OF
therefrom and landing in q bank. Be-
fore the train could be stopped it had run
)me three miles, and when il backed up the
woman discovered running toward the train. On
reaching her she refused to enter the car and con-
siderable of q scltfie ensued. She finally over
powered and taken aboard, when it was found that
she was entirely uninjured
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-29

PROGRESS OF THE INQUEST ON THE BODY or
JOHN HENRY scHULTz--ATTAcKED IN THE
DARK BY -FOUR MEN TESTIMONY OF HIS
SERVANT.
By TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
New HAVEN Conn.,. Dee. %, 1878.
The jury of inquest impanellcd last night to con-
slider how John Henry Schultz. who murdered
Friday night while returning to his home accompa-
MED by his servant William Buchhos, came to
his death. made little progress. Buchhols
only partly heard. and this afternoon the
jury adjourned to Tuesday forenoon. Buchhols
told his story in straightforward way
He said that he had worked for Schultz
only few months. He became acquainted with
him at some hotel in New York and solicited employ
ment Schultz's former servant having left him to
return to Germany. His duty was to do chores and
accompany Schultz when required SO to do, and he
always to walk ahead OF Schultz. When Schultz
reached Norwalk from New York. Friday night it
was about six o'clock and was dark. schultz and
Buchhos walked along the railroad track for about
two miles and then turned across lots.
ATTACKED WOODS.
In going through forest near Schultz house
Schultz stopped and handed his satchel to Buchhols
who continued on until Schultz called him by name
twice. Before he could go to the rescue Buchhols
near him and two others Schultz. He
could not hear what they said. and started
for the house run, calling for help
He pursued for distance by one
of the men. Arriving home he fell down
with fright and fatigue. When the neighbors
reached Schultz he was dead No doctor had been
called. Buchhols claimed be ignorant of schultz
money affairs. schultz was retiring peaceabe and
had friends or acquaintance III the vicinity
man named Dcysenhoof some time ago told Buchhols
that two men would attack him. but he dismissed the
matter without asking Dcysenhoof who the men
SEARCHING FOREST.
The jury heard his story thus far and then went to
the forest where the tragedy was enacted.
MISSING.
Samuel Warren said that Schultz and Buchhols
were both quiet and inoffcnsive. and were good
terms. far known, and neither known to
have an enemy. 1t appeared that the murder must
marks for grcenbacks in New York on Friday, and
the money received is missing A search brought
to light pair of red flannel drawers which
had been worm white overalls pistol and
pieces of glass, which scattered to-
ward South Norwalk proper. Buchhols said he
with which Schultz killed has not yet turned up
Two ply sicans made postmortem examination and
concluded that the cut on Schultz's head was made
by Ratchet blade, and that the puncture in
the throat was made by the handle OF the same in
strument. Both blows terrifc--one crushing
followed either one State Attorney J. H.
Olmstcad here to assist the jury this
morning and the postponement to Tuesday
made to accommodate him. Extra police officers
have been hired to hunt for evidence. Witnesses
will be called from New York. and the hearing cannot
viewed his theory, saying that it is too carly in
the case.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-29

THAT BOY.
Dramats perscnn-A young. American. in roundabout
and cggngs pcrched upon the fence
Of mince and maiden of five In psntales
looking very wshfully ut tho gourmand the fence
Young Amerca--'l say, ss, does your make mines
pies; Il she does III bet they amt good mars"
Little Miss tmidyt"Tl like mince awful wel Young
AAerica-We now, that's funny Just look here draw
ing quarter of pie ont Of his jacket pocket aud it's
tool Amt Roody carefully slowing II In his
packet That boy lis father to the man who must have
mis- cigars and other luxury his
sehshness while his poor scky wife do the
work Of two cgirls than they he
and for the Of little money purchase
bottles Of Dr. PlEecks FAyoRITK PREscRlrioS the
reign remedy for female diseases and
literally dying by inches and all because Of that
scshness that would divide the childish luxury with
his playmat and tscy refuses his wife luxury
OF health
A.-THE HOLIDAY DRESS HATTIE ATTEN-
ton OF gentlemen is asked this New Year
It's combination Of material shape and forms
tout nsemble OF perfection hitherto unattained
ESPENSCIIEID lls Nassau ST., near Ann.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-29
LOUIsIANA's POLITICAL FEUDs.


BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
New ORLEANS Dec. %, 1873.
District Attorney Leonard left here two days since
and must have reached Shreveport to-day. Our city
newspapers having discovered his absence. very
much at loss to account tor his departure. The OBJ
ject OF his visit Caddo. authoritatively in
formed. has nothing to do with the soon to be
brought before the District Court He simply leaves
here to get married. The steamer Bonnie
Lee down from Shreveport this morning.
II we are to take the condition Of things
III Caddo represented by several passen-
gers who came on her the visit OF the
District Attorney may possibly be attended with
some danger. From Colonel John J. Hope promi-
nent citizen of shreveport learn that the most bit
ter feeling exists there against Leonard, who IS
charged by the democrats with being the Of all
the late troubles in Caddo parish, and measures
against him would be considered too severe. II is
well to state here what is not generally known-that
the District Attorney is native of Caddo and has
lived there many years. During the late war he
served under the Confederate flag. and this only
to increase the intense bitterness against him.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-29
A DESPERATE IN JAIL.
TIRE IT'S OF MOB VIOLENCE AGAINST THE MUIR
DERER OF FIVE PERsoNs-HE IS PROTECTED
BY RUsE OF THE SHERIFF. REVELATION
PROMISED.
TO THE HERALD.

By RUsE OF THE SHERIFF. REVELATION
PROMISED.
[By TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
KEARNEY Neb.. Dec. %. 1873
Stephen D. Richards the murderer of nine per-
sons was safely lodged in jail here this evening.
Sherifs Anderson and Martin. who had him
in charge, received despatch east of Columbus
stating that all was quiet in Kearney. Later
dispatches sent from trusted friend and received
at Grand Island stated that crowd was gathering.
Sheriff Anderson instructed friend here to be in
readiness for later advces and afterward ordered his
boy to meet him with wagon two miles east Of
Kcarney Junction. Deputy Sheriff Lew Johnson
met the party ut Buda Station, four miles cast
Of here. and reported that crowd of up
ward of two hundred men had assembled
with what object not known. Conductor Kelly
stopped the train ut point two miles east, and Rich
ards was taken Off, still securely shacklcd and hand
cuffed and placed in the wagon, which waiting.
Sheriff Martin and Deputy johnson accompanying
him. Sheriff Anderson proceeded to Kearney and re-
sponded to the rush and eager questions Of the
bled crowd BY stating that Martin had stopped on
morrow. Much disappointment was showed
by the crowd While Anderson was par
leying with the crowd and holding them.
Martin landed Richards safely in jail. yari-
parties discussing the matter about town ex-
press chagrin at missing sight OF Richards. but
commended the action Of the Sheriff
CONTEMPT FOR DANGER.
Richards manifested supreme indifference to his
lot was perfectly willing to be brought directly to
Kearney Junction, and said he would soon die
way ~ another. Colonel Moseby, OF Confederate
guerilla fame, was on the train and inter
ence. Richards said that for two years he
had held his life Of account. II
placed others at about the same Importance hogs"
He talked almost continuously from Omaha to Gen.
trial City, answering questions. He was anable and
courteous to all, and had smiles his features
constantly. He talks of murders openly, with
little concealment Of the most trihing matters.
He insists that none of the last five we're committed
In passion but with motive which he will not
veal, and planned deliberately
A STATEMENT EXPECTED.
He promises revelations in day two mat
tiers here which he has kept SILENT and about which,
he says he will astonsh the whole Western
country az nothing has done for years. The
sherifs believe him perfectly sane. and in
possession OF facts of vast Importance. He slept
soundly from Silver City until he was awakened to
leave the train. All is now quiet here. the crowd
having dispersed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-29
JANUARY PRICES FOR COAL.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. %, 1873.
Joint meeting of the Lehigh and Schuylk coal
exchanges was held here this afternoon, at which
Judge Herman Hamburger presided. 1t re-
solved to maintain for January the prices of the pre-
sent month for the line. city and harbor trade,
but that for the Eastern markets IL will be
necessary ~ compete with New York prices.
determination was expressed to hold prices firmly ut
this point. but the circular rates will not be issued
before January L. Many prominent operators ex-
press the opinion that there some prospects
of revising the compact. and that until additional
action is akc in this direction prices will be kept as
closely as possible to the present figures.