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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-04-11
THE WEST POINT OUTRAGE.
Cadet whitaker Testifles I'm
Regard 10 tt.

VEST PoINF, N. Y, n April 10 -
Cadet Whitaker. In bis eSaminatIoD, /,
after detailing the cfrcunsl ances OF
the alleged outrage, as -hsst told by
him, was asked what Had been hia
personal feelings within mouth as to
the probability of his graduating. He
replied, ~ always f,lS L would get
through He said he never had
Cause for encouragement before sthis
occurred. He was ask ed 1.-The had
ever writer any gloomy letters to
friends or Others. He said he wrote
gloomy letter to his mother about her
affairs preventing him from gradust-,
Ing. He told her unless he was sufe
she could find some way to pay her
rent, he would resign. He wrote
another letter to c4rtain party, says
Ing IL he could not raise that money
for his mother. he would resign,
when he received letter In reply,
rendering him money as q loan, II be
would pay Ait back after he graduated.
he accepted the Offer and, the first
installment came soon after; but this
was weeks before the outrage oc.
CURED. An endeavor was made to
connect him familiarity with the col.
ored bootblack of the academy, but he
testified that his last visit to that
PERSONS family was over a
year ago. He testified that he
had no reasons to suppose that there
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-04-11
SENATORIAL CAUCUS.

WASHINGTON, d G., April 10-The
democratic senators met la caucus at
l03 O'clock this morning and remained
in session until 2 O'Clock p. m The
question OF taking up the Spofford-
Kellogg case was the subject under
consideration and its discussion was
CONTINUED with IA good deal OF anima-
ZION aud spirit. Senators Bayard, La
mar, Garland, Keruan aud others
spoke against the present considera-
ton OF the Kellogg case, while Sena.
tors Salisbury, Hill, Vance aud Jonas
again insisted that il ought to be
brJught before the senate for action
without delay. 4H44s4 Go6 20. Il.
Arguments pro aud con were much
the same as those OF yesterday aud The
day before, except that even more de-
termination was shown to-day by the
advocates of immediate action. 1t
was also openly suggested that the
proposition 10 unseat Kellogg and seat
Spofford could not be adopted, because
there were democratic senators who
would vote against 1t. Senator Hill
said: "Very we'll, let them vote
agait g. It," The committee had done
Its duIy, and 1t now remained for
the senate to perform It's duty, no
matter what The vote might be.
He insisted upon the case being
disposed of, and in regard to It's possible
effect upon the presidential election,
said that ought pot to deter the senate
from disposing Of the case. Finally
the resolution was adopted by a msj or
.ity OF three, providing that the Gene.
va award bill ehall be taken up first,
and shall be considered from day to
day until disposed OF, and that then
the chairman of the elections com nit
tee may call up the Kellogg case unless
in the meantime the democratic csucus
should decide herwise.
The caucus this morning was not
fully attended, and 1t was Understood
that another shall be held before q
final disposition OF the Geneva award
bill, to pass finally upon the question
of consideration of the Kellogg case.
This was a sort of compromise, and il
was consented to in the hope OF
bringing about q better feeling on the
question than now exists. 1t Ia the
understanding that u final decision
shall be made by full vote of all
the democratic senators, II 1t can be
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-04-11
Who Killed Tecumseh?
[Pittsbarg PA. .l.Dispateh.l

A will of q peculiar character was
filed, on Saturday, in the registers
office, In which the decedent, col.
ored man named William FL. Graham,
claims the honor of having killed Te-
cumseh. The Will is dated August 27
1878, and bequeatbs another colored
man, Peter Barnes, "all that certain
money coming to me from the United
States government for services rem
dered as a teamster, and where / have
killed Tecumseb, the Indian chief,
under Gen. Harrison, ETC." Barnes Is
about fifty years OF age, lives at No. II
Middle street, Allegheny, and has a
large family. The deceased came to
his house about seven years ego, and
remained there until his death In
September, 1878. Singular to
relate, Barnes knowledge OF
the life of the deceased Is ex-
tremely limited. Although he had re-
ferred at different times to his life and
his war experience, yet these reminis-
cences had slipped from his memory.
He, however, recollected that Graham
had said that he shot Tecumseh, while
he was lying In ambush at the battle
of Thames, October 8, 1913, and was
shot himself In the leg. He also said
there was another man who claimed
he had killed the chief and was runs
ming for office at that time. Graham
had been allowed a pension of SIS per
month, but had not drawn 1t for forty
years, wishing to allow tito accumu-
late. He claimed to be l06 years old
when he died. Barnes has not done
anything yet towards procuring the
money, but proposes to- put the matter
shortly In the hands Of lawyer.
There is o gentleman now living In
Greensburg who claims he killed the
Indian chief. The deed has been ats
tributed in history to Col. r. NJ.
johnson, who was an officer on Gen.
Harrison's staff, and afterwards q con.
gressman, United States senator and
a candidate for vice president Of the
United States. This 10 probably the
party alluded to by Graham. In Dra-
per's Dictionary Of American Biog.
rapby," 1t is related that there Is great
doubt whether Col. johnson deserves
the credit given him or not.
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CONVERSATIONAL.
A Republican Convention Called
at Knoxville, June 24th.


"A meeting Of the republican con-
gresslonal committee of the second dis
trict Of Tennessee, was bel at the Gem
trail House yesterday, at which there
were present chairman John M. Cor
dell, of Scott county; Col. f. de Tave-
nier, Of Campbell, and Capt. ID. G..
Thornburgh, of Jefferson. Judge
Houk also met with them. The chair
man held proxies from all the other
counties. The fact of such meeeti ng
being held was only brought to our
notice at late hour In the
aftern Don, no call or publication hav.
ing been made, and as far as we can
learn, no one knowing of 1t except
members Of the committee. An effort
was made by us TO obtain the official
record Of the proceedings for publiea-
ton, but without any success. We
gathered information, however. that a
convention was called to meet in
Knoxville on Thursday, June "a b,
for the purpose Of nominating q cam
didate for congress. 1t was also de-
cided that each county, except those
which have not already done so, shall
hold primary meetings. Saturday, May
18th, to select delegates to said coDven-
ton. # ....
The basis OF representation was
fxed at one vote for every 200 or frac-
lion thereof OF the republican vote
cast In the last sheriff e election In the
several counties. Messrs. NJ. D.
Besrden, A. G. e. Csllen and Geo. L.
Maloney, of Knox, were selected as
additional members OF the committee,
and Mr.. Maloney was made secretary
and treasurer.
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Enumeration Districts.

The following table furnished us by
Mr.. J. A. Newton, supervisor Of the
census for the first district of Tennes'
see, shows the number Of enumerators
to be appointed in the various coun.
ties: .|1.{E
Roane, 10; Loudon, s; Monroe, III
Bloun., IL; Sewer, l2; Knox, rs; An
derson, s; Campbell, 8; Scott, 4; Tn.
ion, 7; Jefferson, 10; Claiborne, 8;
Hancock, 6; Hawkins, Is; Granger,
o; Hamblen, g. Cooke, II; Unicoi, 4;
Greene, Is; Washington, IL; Carter,
81 Sullivan, Is; Morgan and Johnso on,
uot yet appointed. t
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were prejudicts In the minds OF
his Instructors against him, and that
he has fair chance Of getting through
as far as they are concerned: but felt
that his social relation has had an eff
feet on him, as far as his studies are
concerned. When some of the pieces
OF the belt with which he had bean
tied were shown the witness, ii was
discovered that one piece contained
eyelets which none but officers con.
tained, and Whitaker had never been
an officer. Hts counsel deemed this
Important. He also denied the own
ershtp Of black necktle found ia his
re ON. aN ZIG G IHE @HrH 5t|
g W EST POINT. N. Y, April i0.--In-
quiry in the Whitaker case was
resumed this morning. Whitaker
was recalled. He said he had no
conversation with his assailants, ex.
cept to say, "Please don't cut my
ear" He had been told that the gas
was found lighted In the morning,
but he had positively extinguished 1t
before his retirement. When the
surgeon aroused him he thought his
assailants had returned. The PEN
knife and scissors found in his
room he identified as his own.
He was then show q white
pocket handkerchief with the corn,
cut out. that was found In his room,
but said he never saw 1t before Thurs.
day last. During the examination he
was taken into the ante room where
the court examined his ears, ankle
and head, and on his return, Ia an
swer to the question, said that in his
opinion an oath was binding on his
conscience to tell the whole truth and
that be firmly believed that false
oath involved future punishment. The
recorder then spoke to him as follows |:
II want you to put your hand on that
Biole, which yoI have so often read
and take an oath that you were In no
way c,gnizsnt, in no way a free agent,
or have any Knowledge or connivAnce
with your assailante." Whitaker
tonk the bible, looked his questioner
square!y in the face, and was
asked. do you take that oath" He
replied clearly and firmly, II do, cir"
When two BARRIERS attached to the
post were sworn In regard to the cut-
ting of bis hair, their evidence went
To show that the small pair of scissors
found in his room could not have cut
hi- hair as II is now cut. When these
witnesses finisned, at the suggestion
of Whittaker's counsel, the latter
withdrew, and then cadet Ge0. r.
Burnett, of the first class, was called
to the witness stand.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-04-11
MINOR DISPATCHES.

WHEELING. w. ", April l0.-The
latest reports from the accident on the
Bellaire and uthwestern railroad say
that nobody was killed. Postal clerk
Danford was slightly injured.
NAToHEz Miss, April I0.--Capt.
Patrick McAlister, OF the tow boat j,
sharp Mcdonald, was accidentally y
shot and killed by Capt Gszer, OF the
Harry Brown, yesterday.
VICKsBURG, MISS, April l0.--There
was white frost here. yesterday morn-
ing.
GALVESTON, April l0.-A News
special from Brownsville says: The
wife of President Dlsz died yesterday.
A Marshsll special says that William
Steadmen, q law student, shot himself
yesterday because he failed to enter
West Point academy some time ago.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-04-11
Knoxville Schools at the Gem
teunfaI.

The public schools II our city are
making thorough preparations for q
proper representation, In all
branches and departments, at the
Nashville centennial exposition
which takes place the last OF the
mouth. We predict that they will
compare favorably with any that will
be on exhibition. We have been per-
mitted to examine the documents
which are to represent the Hsmpden
Sidney building, which is the girls'
high school department. under
che efficient principalship Of
Miss Helen Hoadley. 1t con
sists OF two large, neatly bound
volumes, OF something like 300 pages
each. The volumes are made up of
written exercises Of all the various
branches taught In that building,
neatly and legibly put upon legal cap
paper. There are also given picture
Of the building, members of the school
board. teachers, and various other
items of rtantinformation They
are also embellished all through with
excellent drawings, executed by the
pupils in that department, and the
whole is dedicated to Hon. Leon
Trousdale, state superintendent OF pub.
lie instruction. Altogether, It Is an
excellently gotten up job, and has re-.
quired many hours of toll and PAINS
taking. 1t reflects much credit, alike
on the accomplished principal, her as
sistants, and the pupils who have as.
sisted In the execution, aud Is one OF
the best Of testimonials to the thor.
ough proficiency which is being at
tained In that splendidly managed
school
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-04-11

The general secretary announces the
following meetings for the present
week: s
A praise meeting will be held at the
rooms this afternoon at 8 o'clock. AT
$3.50 a meeting for the study of the Sun.
day school lesson will be held by Prof
r. DIS. Robertson. All are invited,
The usual service at the jail will be
held at 2 o'clock. .r.
The young mems meeting will be
held at the University at 2 o'clock.
Topic; "Your Sins VIII Find You
Out.n
On Tuesday night the young mems
literary society will meet at the rooms
at u O'clock. Thursday evening, al
the same hour, the young mems prayer
meeting will be held, to be led by Mr.
J. A. Porter.
Saturday night, eveTybody's song
service.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-04-11
Chattanooga Items.

John Vance, fermer well-known
street gamin In Knoxville, who re-
Gently drifted to Chattanooga, has been
sent to the penitentiary for one year
for stealing watch. -rFr f =.
Dave Henrize, q former Knox
william, was arrested, according to the
Times, last Thursday for malicious
shooting, aud gave bond. When the
tine for the trial came he was not to
be found. He Is also under $3.50 bond
for the killing Of one Thomas year or
80 since, the case having never been
tried. N
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-04-11

THAT was an ugly snsrl that the
city fathers got into Friday night. 1t
wasn't business,like. II showed the
existence Of angry passions. i. was
naughty aud 1t wasn't nice. So long
as the quarrels Of the board do not af-
feet the interests of the city, We shal
not seriously object, but We may feel
callel upon to criticise, aud If we do 1t,
we shall be specific and direct our
criticisms to The parties where they
properly belong. We very much pre>
fer to say complimentary things about
members of the board, Tut IL we can
not do that. and feel called upon to
speak, we will write the truth as we
understand, whether complimentary
or otherwise.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-04-11

AT the republican meeting, held In
Atlanta, Thursday, to appoint dele
gates to the state convention, there
was big row, which culmina'ed In a
general fisicuff fight. This is bad.
If republicans can not choose dele.
gates to national convention without
disgracing themselves In that way,
they ought to stay at home and not
claim representation at Chicago. The
Louisville, Kentucky, republicans
made similar exhibition Of them
selves the same day. -a....
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-04-11

A REPORTER of the Cincinnati Ga
zstte started out Thursday to inter-
view railroad men and others as to the
probable eff ct of the combination
between the Louisville aud Nashville
and the Georgia system Of roads.
Among hers, he met r. G. Huston,
who spoke as follows:
''You saw the Gazstts's Atlanta
special Telegram this morning, Mr.
Hutton; did it surprise yOu?'
Not at all, as 1 told he u zette on
my return from the south last Mon
day. va. lot at all pleased vii b
tie GU louR-I anticipated this very
thing"
"Will 1t very seriously affect the in
teres Of he sou heru?o
u udoub edly. 1t does not Il low
by any means that becauee the charter
OF the Western aud Atlantic foI bids
discriml mating against cnnueciiDx
lines the Southern will have pIain
dealing. There are very many way g
by which IL eau be handicapped. The
Southern certainly Is at the mercy of
the c,ubinstiop."
Wny DOT Duliu TOau irom Chh'-
tanoogs to Atlanta via Rome, that
would give direct connection with tue
Brunswick route to the seaboard 2"
"Yes, but who will build the road,
and, II built, what advantage will it
be unless the road from Atlanta to
Brunswick Is first secured?"
"Wbat course do you suggest to ex i.
tricate the Southern from its seemiug
en- mbarrassments 2"
"Build more roads. The fact ia. the
Southern ought to have been leased to
a company of Cincinnati capitalists
for a long term Of years. That would
have placed the road on the same foot
ing with other lines to buy, lease or
build, and enter into combinations to
protect Its own interests. That plan
would have enhanced the value OF the
property, and Cincinnati would receive
greater benefits than they ever will
under the present plan.v
"Then It is either build more roads
or lesse?' sa
"Precisely; there 10 no other course.
III Mr.. Newcomb de es not get advan-
tages over all other lines, what sense
10 there In the combination ?"
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-04-11
AN INDIAN FIGHT.

SANTA FE, N. NJ. April l0-Infor-
nation received a military headq udr-
ters states that General Hatch, with
part Of his command, attacked three
huadred Indlsns who were encamp ped
in San Andreas noun tains., The fight
lasted six hours, when the indians re-.
treated, leaving their dead behind.
Capt, Henry Carroll, OF the 8 h caval-
ry, and seven soldiers were severely
wounded. A large amount of stock
was captured from the Indians, who
are supposed 10 be Mescaiero A Apaches.
they retrested towards the Mescalero
A pache agency, Gen. Hatch and com.
mand 10 pursuit.. *
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-04-11
Pastors. Comm,rni-

In this table sects belonging to one
general confession are united under
one name; bishops are reckoned as
pastors; the Reformed episcopsls are
counted under Episcopal" Some
sects, as the Mormons, Mennonites, a. d
Unitarians, are not counted at all. All
OF which would show that there are
about S9l3, 600 Protestants against the
$4,000 Romans-about 4 to sand
may we'll incite to reflection.
Sixteen Evangelical heran
churches In Philadelphia, Pa, report
900 new members received during
Easter week, the smallest number re-
ceived by one church being 4, the
largest 1l3 rs-
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-04-11
AT THE HOTELS.
List of Arrivals I'm

LRsb Oh ArrtVokS AM b3C OAsJ'-i
The following Is list OF arrivals al
the city hotels for April 10th:
,.t - ATKIN HOUSE.
Joe W. Decker, Columbus. 0hioi NJ
Boyle, Ii. M. Burem, Alabama; X; Nj.
Gahagan, Marshall, N. O.; John y. Pate,
Concord; Geo. Donaldson, Chattanooga
John Hitch, j. 4. Dyer, Spring City
Chas. Potts, Philadelphia: j. u, John
ston, M. D., Ball Camp; Fred. 7. Ciute
Maryville; G. s. Savage, Kentucky
LAMAR HOUSE.
T. j. Greenebaum, 4. McFeeter, New
York; G.. NJ. Wytherden, PhiIadel phia
j. T. johnson, Bethlehem; Th. Sckalih
Germany; DR.. Ohas. A. Fulton, Mary
Vile; John Ohumbley, Jas. Reeves, Goa
Greek.
CENTRAL HOUSE.
VIM. Allon, Campbell county y. A.
Rodgers, s. X. Rodgers, Loudonj, Eenry
II. Wiley, Coal Creek; Col: Fr de Iav-
ernier, Carey vile; Jno M. Cordell HnntS-
vile; M. ID. Bearden, Knox county; Il y.
Bonham, Concord; ]. W. stephens, MI.
Barge.
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A BURNING HOTEL.

NORFOLK, VA, April 10.--A fire
occurred Ia the Purcell House at $50
this morning, originating In a de.
fecive f1de leading from the barber
shop. 'Rhe guests escaped without in
jury or loss. The damage t'the build
ing aLd furniture Is about SO 600, COWS
cred by insurance. II Ia expected that
the hotel will be opened Ina few days.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-04-11

THE EDglish house OF commons
doesn't treat a prosy orator with any
marked degree of respect. Sir George
Bslfour recently made an argument to
the empy benches, there being but
one member In the chamber beside
himself
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-04-11

SOUTHERN newspapers are begin
ming to show their gums and to
demand that the south shall control
the next democratic convention. For
once In our life we are able to agree
with q democratic organ.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-04-11

CALIFORNIA joins the columns Of
the advocates of woman suffrage. The
house OF representatives has lately
PASSED bill enabling them to vote on
ailqueslions aft -c'iog the public scht oil
system. "As we go marching on !'
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-04-11

September, 12.15al2 IL; Oc'obet II sea-
IL IS; November, 1l.2OAll.2z; Decem.
Der, 1l.l9AlL.2l.
New York Cotton Market.
NEW YORK. April 10 Cotton
steady; sales, 3 625 bslef; uplands, 12tc;
New Orleans, l28c. Consolidated net re-
ceipts, 5,l56 bates; exports to Crest
Britain, 974 bales; to France, 32,707
bales; to continent, 2,l05 bale'.
General Market.
New YORK, April 10.-Southern
-four, heavy; common to fair
extra. SIS 25a5.75 good to choice do.
IS 8Oa7.25. Wheat, l4c better and
limited business; uugraded red,
Al 25al 35. Corn, about lal3c better;
light supply and fair demand; un-
grsded, 52s54c. Oats, &c better and
moderately active; No. 8, 4lsc. Coffee.
aniet and unchanged. Sugar. dull
and unchanged. Molasses, unchanged
Md moderate demand. Rice firm and
fair inquiry. Wool, unchanged and
doll. Pork, about steady and
moderate Inquiry; $ll.75 for old;
Sll.20 for new; middles, firm; long
clear, 7c; short clear, tic; long ana
short clear, TIC. Lard, stronger ana
modera'e trade, 81 WHISKY
nominal. $l.l0.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-04-11

THE furry In the iron trade does not
abate. One manufacturer claims that
1t is caused by the unusual activity
during January and the recent in
crease In card rates.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-04-11
Church Statistics.

DR.. Philip Schaff, Of New York
Union Theological Seminary, a well
known authority, gives the following
figures OF the different Christian de.
nominations In America, at the close
of the year 1878:
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-04-11
TRAsIPS.

NEW YORK, April 10. AT the walk.
ing match to-day. the noon score
stood Hart 500; Psgram, SIT; Dotier,
800; Howard, 60S, Alien, AGO; Krohne,
4S4; Williams, ASH Han walker, 4l6.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-04-11
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, April 10. = The hesenate
committee on railroads, In conseq ence
OF the democratic caucus to day, post
poned their Intended hearing Of argu-
ment on the Texas Pacific bill until
Thursday. #e
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-04-11

TO push, or not tolpush. That's the
question. Whether tits safe to bring
up the Kellogg-spofford case now or
to walt until after the next election.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-04-11

In Lexington there are l23 men who
are disqualified from voting because
they have been In the penitentiary. Is
it necessary to add that Lexington,
Kentucky, Is meant?
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-04-11
A NASHVILLE special to the Mem

"A NASHVILLE sVecIaI 10 the Wem-
phis Appeal, OF Thursday morning:
ait is reported To. day that O boroe,
an nti1cer Of the IllinoIs Central road
wi meet Col. Cole here Tomorrow.
and that the two will 20 to New York
together. 1t is believed that there Is
some solid foundation tor the ruDOr
that road will b. built from JscR-ou,
Tenn, to N ash vi le aud Knoxville. by
the Chicago, st. Louis aud New Or
leans railroad, in order 10 maintain
some sort of control over the business
from the points named aud the east
ern seabord, both IA relating TO Chi
cago, st. Louis aud New Ofleans."
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-04-11

TILDEN Is ready, willing and
anxious, but there is John Kelly.
It IL Tammany that puzzles him.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-04-11

1914 Is is child's play beside Til-
denis puzzle, "what to do with Kel-
ley."