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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-20

To all who are suffering from the errors
and indscretions of youth, nervous weak
ness, early decay, loss Of manhood, etc., I
will send a recipe that will cure you,
FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by missionary in South
America. Send self-sddressed envelope
to the REV. JOSEPH I. IsMAH, Station d.
Nelo York CITY Janldeod.w1y.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-20
Chancery Sale of Valuable
Lands.


James 8, Hall and others We, Alkaline Gibson
and others.
PURSUANT TO A DECREE PRONOUNCED
l. in the above oause at the January term, 1850,
of the Chancery Court at Knoxville, tennessee,
will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder,
in front of the Court House door in Knoxsihe,
ON SATURDAY THE 18th DAY 0F.MARCH,
NEXT AT II O'CLOCK. A. M.
The tract of land mentioned and described
in the pieadie "a. lying on the wa,ers of Beaver
Greek in the Tth civil district Of Knox county,
Tennessee, adjoining on the Ist the lands OF the
heirs of Joshua Brown, decd. on the north the
lands of VIM. b. Ii all. and on tn west and sou h
the lands of Charles Weaver, W. l.. Ledg.rwo d,
". =. Hall and perhaps others, containing about
lii acres, more or less, and being the tract Of
land upon which Absalom Hall resided at the
time Of dea'h. Said land will fist be hered in
three separate lots. cont aiming about &c. as and
80 acres. and numbered ], z and 3, ia plat 20 v
on 6ie in this caus,; and then red as q whole
ami will adopt that sale which relliz es tle ga
est price.
TERMS.
Ten per cent. Of the purchase money
| will he required in hand, and the remainder on
| a credit Of and IL months, taking ffom the
purchaser, or purchasers, notes with good secu-
rity, bearing inteJe, / from dat, and retaining
lien as further urity. This Febru ~ 4th, 6O
tebl4dlw4t NJ. Il. PA CTERooN, c, j NJ
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-20

Msj. G. C. Conner, Of Chattanooga,
grand commander of the Knights
Templar of the state, is expected In
the city tomorrow on an official visit
to Coeur de Lion Commandery, which
is preparing to receive him in appro-
pirate style. Extensive preparations
are also in progress for a grand SUPPER
to morrow night, which is to be set by
mine host John Scherf proprietor OF
the Lamar House, which is sufticien
guarantee for it's excellen ce In every
respect. - 90 -~
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-20
Phi lom a,hesian soclefy ExMbimon

The CHRONICLE is complimented
with an invitation to the annual exe
hibition Of the Philom athesian literary
society Ct the University of Tonnes
See, which occurs at Staub's opera
house next Friday evening, 9th inst.
The committees OF the occasion are,
Executive: q. T. Gaines, w. b Lock
EFT and r. w. Barton; Invitation 8
A. MyDders and s. l.. Colville.
The programme to be observed Is az
follows, to be opened with music and
prayer, and the exercises to he inter.
spersed with music:
Grafton, Encouragement" J. w.
Tomllnson, Tate Spring.
Defamation, Irish Aliens and
English Victories" A. s. Ragsdale
Chattanooga.
Debate, Question: "Rsolved, That
the signs OF the times indicate sub.
version of our form of government
Affirmative, w. J. Baily, Fayetteville;
q. 4. Gaines, Knoxville; Negative, J
p. Mcdonald and s A. Mynders,
Knoxville.
Defamation, "rbe Miser Pun
ished," F. A. Vincent, Chsttsn ooga.
Decision, Music, Benediction.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-20
REMOVAL.

Having removed 10 Bradiey's
Building, opposite COwan, Nc
Chung IL Co., i tender my sim
cerest thanks 10 my friends and
the public for their liberal pat
rOnage, and request n cOntin-
uance of the same, If honest
dealing and the very lowest
prices can obtain 10.
A. LOBENSTEIN.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-20

The fees OF doctors 10 an item that
very many persons are interested in
just at present. We believe the seized.
ule for visits is SO 90. which would tax
a man confined TO his bed for a year
and in need of daily visit, ovel
81 900 year for medical attendance
alone! And one single bottle OF HoI
Bitters taken in time would save thu
81 900 and all the years sickness.-Ed
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-20
a Sad Accident.

A little child, the daughter Of Arthur
Banks. Esq, of this city, fell into a tub
of hot water. yesterday, and was badly
scalded. The immediate application Of
Henry's Carbolic Salve, which WIS for
tunstely in the house, instantly removed
the pain, and the little sufferer is now
out Of danger. Geo. w. Albers, Whole
sale Agent, Knoxville. Tenn.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-20

Philadelphia Times: II is reported
that an effort will be made to create an
additional majority in the adjutsnt
generals department Of the army In
order to give Capt. J. Scott Psyne,
81
Fifth cavalry, the place. YES
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-20
Died

Yesterday afternoon, of bilious fever,
Josephine Grantees. daughter of John
Grantees, aged about IL years. She
was very bright and exceedingly
healthy little girl, and her illness was
very brief, she having only been
afflicted since Sunday
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-20
CITY ITEMS,

Money saved is money made.
S22, 900 worth Of fresh goods at
Vestal's Clothing House. Our
customers, and others that are
not customers, will do well TO
buy from this stock now: they are
is per cent. cheaper than before
1850, and 30 per cent. less than
you can buy from any man who
has not bought for cash. Come
and look.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-20

Peter Ritter's IL Headquarters
for Fine Cigars, Tobacco, Nicer
schaum and other Pipes. and
Smokers Articles, at % Gay
stPeet---tbe Old stand.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-20

KINGSTON East Tennettesn: Hon
w. f. Klndrick had y sensible and
well written article in the Knoxville
CHRONICLE last Wednesday, upon
the presidential question. and the
course the state convention should
pursue. Measures not so much as men
should be the policy Of the party.
There 10 no sounder republican doc
thine. His views are conservative, and
are endorsed by the leading republi-
cans of this section"
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-20

Unlaundried Shirts at Vestal's
Clothing House. So I-2 cents.
Linnen Collars, 10 cents.
Thebest reinforced White Shirt
in the city at Vestal's Clothing
House. Call and see the price.
A perfect fit warranted.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-20
Care in Selecting END

The first conditions OF health fulness
are secured when care il taken In &c.
Letting the articles which enter into
our daily food. Let all the articles
used be as pure, wholesome and easy
of digestion as DR.. Prices Cream
Baking Powder, and we warrant that
the health OF the family will not be
likely to sufer.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-20

Old friends are always the best. 1t is
folly to try new remedies, when McCabe's
Medical Blackberry Brandy has for twenty
years been the standard cure for Cholera,
Flux, Diarrhes, and all Summer Com
plants. For sale by Druggists every
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-20
Wanted.

Sherman & Co., Marshall, Mich, want
an agent in this county at once, at salary
of 500 per month and expenses paid. Fol
full particulars address as abo1e.
dec30iawly
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-20

The rosebud opening to the morn,
While yet the dew hangs on the thorn,
Exhales less sweetness than is wont
To breathe from lips that SOZODONT
Has touched with soft, crimson glow
That shows the dazzling teeth of so.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-20

Combs, Hair Brushes, Cloth Brushes,
Tooth Brushes, Nail Brushes, Bath
brushes, Dressln Cases, Cologne Sets.
HAND Mirrors, etc, at Lyons d Nc
CAmnhallia.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-20

Havely House and Lot on Crozier street.
in rear of Firat Presbyterian Church
Apply to A. s. PRossEs.
jan2l- d4smos.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-20

A package Of DUKES Durham, containing
tsSsyty pipe-fulls of the best smoking tobacco
made, or common cigar Each costs ten
asnfs
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-20

Now is your time to get your
ClOthing---dOn'tw wait If You wan't
10 save m0ney---at Vestai's.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-20

All Handmade Saddles, Har-
ness, Brides, Collars, Sce.- aG
MILLER a. HOLIINGSNO ORTIZ,
# MFA Market Square, *
~ Knoxville, Tenn,
LBest and Cheapest.1 octld-tf,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-20
CENTRAL HOUSE.

NJ. J. Hoffman, Decatur, Ind; Thot. l.
Ramsey, Lenoi,sj w. II. Dietz, Kingston;
w. s. Gers, Coal Creek G. p. Russell,
w. H. Mcbride, Indianapolis, Ind. ~
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-20


CIRCUIT CoURr. Hon. q. A. Rodgers
presiding. The following was entered
OF record yesterdays
w. A. Jackson vs.. X. e. @. r. r
Co.; motion by plaintiff to strike out
additional pleas filed Feb. IS, 1880. @.
r. Lour VS.. w. X. Yardley, damages (;
plaintiff to give sufficient security for
prosecution on or before 2nd day OF
next term. or case will be dismissed.
Patrick Kennedy vs.. corporation Of
Knoxville continued by defendant,
without terms. Wood Bowyer, by next
friend. va. K. T., Va. & Ga. r. R. Co.
Jas. O'Counor entered as security for
plaintiff. Easter Chiles ct. al. VS..
Mary McCloud ct. al; passed by con-
sent till next Monday Richard LIE.
noir VS.. VIM. MeCampbelI, jury re-
spited. VIM. Staples vs. Bepj Prater
aud G. G. Smith; verdict for plaintiff
for 81 $40 40. A. ", Rose. admir- OF
Vina PinioD. va. Jas. Kennedy; con-
tinued on affidavit of plaintiffs At
torney. Jacob Slaub VS.. E. IT,, Va. 4
Ga. Il. II. Co; jury again respiied
Court adjourned till s O'Clock this
morning.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-20

Joe. B. Cross, Robertsville; d. B. Bay
less, Covington, Ky: Thos. Ii. Harvey,
Cincinnati, o.; II. Gorsuch, Baltimore
J. r. Gilmore, New York; p. Stafford
Sevierviile, ]. A. Ferguson, Louisville,
XIV p |T.F .' n. ~
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-20

For sore throat, garele with Piso's Cure, mix &C
With little water Relief is instant. janod I'm
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-20

j. M. Williams, Limestone; j. NJ.
Wheeler, Walnut Hill, Va; w. @. Tun-
nell, New York; q. II. Waring, Sweet.
water; VIM. Lee, Georganna Lee, Tenn.
d w. Frizzell, Va; Capt. F. Brooks,
Memphis; Wyndham b. Robertson. Salt
vile, Va; o. N. Brabson, Hutchinson,
Kan; E. X. Drummer, j. K. Drummer,
SwaatWalpr.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-20

The finest line of Flavoring Extracts
Ia the city at John Hudiburg's.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-20

The latest novelties In Perfumes,
Toilet Powders and Toilet goods gen.
orally, at Lyons & McCampbell's..
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-20
q. KOhIhase

Keeps the Milwaukee Bottled Lager Beer
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-20

CRIMINAL CoURT-Hon. NJ. l..
Hall presiding. The following bust
ness was transacted yesterday: N1
Safe VS.. Ferdinand Heiskell, assault
and battery; motion for new trial over
ruled, fined SIS. MelviDa Wing vs
Chss. Wing. divorce; dismissed. J. w,
Miller VS.. s. Croft ct al, debt; judg'
ment for plaintiff. Edward Fountain
W.. Robt. Alexander, damages; on
trial. rrz
The grand jury and one panel Of
the traverse Jurors were discharged.
Court adjourned till o'clock this
morning. aH s#. At3
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-20

ea-wE SELL FOR CASH oNLY.Ea
J. A. Galy on's old stand, opposite CITY Hall,
Market Square,
Knoxville. Tennessee.
Jan Sd6m
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-20

Cold Cream Camphor ce Lip Salve
etc, at Lyons & McCampbell's.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-20

The volumes Of the Md9azine begin with the
Numbers for June and December OF each year.
When no time Is specified 1t will be understood that
the subscriber wishes TO begin with the current
Number.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-20
1880.
Harper's Magazine.

"Studying the subject effectively and from the
educational point Of Wew-seeking to provide that
which, taken altogether will be Of the most service
to the largest NUMBER long ago concluded that II
could have but one work for public library,
would select complete set OF Harper's Mopthiy."
CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS, Jr.
Its contents are contributed by the most eminent
authors and artists OF Europe and America. while
the long experience of Its publishers has made them
thoroughly conyersant with the desires of the public
which they will spare no effort to crafty.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-20
AT THE hotels /.
List Of Arrivals I'm the CITY.
ATKIN HOUSE.

The following Ia list Of arrivals al
the city hotels for February 18Th:
New-York tribune., 1880-02-22
IN EXTINCT FLORIDA KLNGDO

Jacksonville Letter IN The Cincinnati Enquirer.
The other day / Went down on the boat to
the Island of Fort George, at the mouth Of the
ST. Johns River. Ihe Island of Fort George
embracing some ten square miles in Its area, Is
grown up with palmetIoes, dates palms, live oak
and oranges in "a close forest. The ground Is grown
over with casters. and on every side Is to be seeu
tie wealth of color the gorgeous forms of vegetable
growth, and tHat one sees III pictures OF equatorial
lfe Here Oh this little island old planter named
Kingsley formerly relgned with absolute sway. To
be sure, he had other plantations. three four OF
them further up the river; but here the seat
OF cmpme.he.e the Whitehall Or the Windsor Castle
Of his despotism.
Did Kingsley want slaves for his plantation. he
ordered his fastsaiIng sloOp and sailed to Africa
and got them. Did he have cotton or tobacco
sugar e. sell lie senC them to the foreign markets az
Liverpool or Manchester in lis own vessels. Was
Justice to be administered to any OF his hundreds OF
retalners, Kingsley sat IN his Judgment bail and
pronounced 1t. His wife. indeed, was Princess of
ROYAL African blood, AS black coal. but every inch
a Queen. Their children, when they grew up. as
serted theiI equality or rather their superiority
spite ot color. aud one daughter married wealthy
merchant Of \eW-GOrk. while another, q SOD went
abroad entered foreign courts, and is to-day dpo-
mate of acknowledged position. Another son
was to have succeeded him IN his dominion on the
island but he died, and the house which the old
man built for him 10 occupy rs palace Is said 10
be haunted now. Some twenty years ago old
Kingsley died, his wife having gone before him. and
the property has now been divided up.
Fort George Island belongs principally to ex-Con-
gresham Rawlns, of New-HampshiIe. Three OF
four New-York gentlemen have orange groves on
the island, but Rawlns Is its principal owner. The
Kingsley empire however, has been divided, and
no longer enjoys Its Od-time position. The sceptre
mas departed from 1t, and now il Is simply Ie-
mindor OF what 1t once was-a dream ot the
New-York tribune., 1880-02-22
A RELIC or PRESIDENT HARRIS0N.
From The indianapolis Journal

BY the kindness of Mr. J. G. S. Harrison, Of this
citV a grandson Of General William Henry Ilarri-
son At one time President Of these United States
we are permitted to publish the following letter
vcIsity' Ihe mild TepTOOi of his granasOns bad
spelling will De read with gentle smile M connec-
ton with the Generals own liberal OrthOgraPhy OF
"skeats," " hbb," and other words:
NORTH BEND, Dec. 10. 1910.
Ny DEAR GRANDSON: ITecelyed some days ago
vour letter Of the 30th ultimo. | suppose you
are Latin scholar, you know what utimO means
am glad to hear YOU say that you are learning very
FAST This you VIII continue to DO II you VIII only
study hard, AID by pcrseyefng IN ms way yoa Wii
become a learned man, which Will gave your friends
great pleasure and be Of great advantage to your
self For If YOU are a learned man, YOU can be a
great LAWYER, or great doctor. or Ii You can get
the confdcnre Of your fellow -citlzensl great
statesman, or great preacher.
As know that yOuT Maker has given you talents
to acquire knowledge, what have SAID above is Ell
tiroly IN your own power to accomplish. And IT
will be- a great shame. well rs SIN. II You do not
improve the talents which God mas given you. But,
although learning Is great advantage, there ~
much rather that yOu should want learning and be
a good man than TO have al the learning III the
world aud be "a bad man. You must, therefore,
never do . bad act. Never tel. !aiSchood, even II
II IS 10 shield yourself. Ii You do anything that Is
wrong do not hesitate to confess II at once. Will
cca 80 o love You if hear that yOu are IN the habit
Of tcii' Z fibb-.
enclose you five dollars which is much more
than VIII buy your skeats. What remains
Won must give to your teacher, that lie give II
to yOu as you may want II.
Your letter was written tolerably well. but the
spelling very bad. You must endcavor 10 correct
this. Write to me, or to your grandmamma,
as soon "A, YOU receive this and try 20 do better.
love to you. Your aflectionate grandfather,
". Ii. HARRISON.
New-York tribune., 1880-02-22

Andriar pitchers of classic shape; with a
me[ rolling here and there; knives, forks
plates, put on without any regard TO oruer OF ar
rangement: bunches of white and purple grapes;
and few bottles of red astrlngent wine; the red
wine like Burgundy of Val de penas the amber,
c0lored wine of Almera grown IN the slopes arouu
AlbuficD the red wine of Catalina; or perhaps
the white WINE of Seville. Bread lies, IN spral rOS-
cas- or In French rolls or in tetras oDg thick staVes
of coarse bread all abont the table; few aromatic
An old man comes ina servant girl, with bare
arms, aud in undress uniform. comes I'D. Wen'
they look rouDdhe family have not come 10 taD'e'
and the man lights his paper cigarette and leans
against the door.
The mother and father and one or two daughters Of
the family come in and take their places 1ie
father quietly takes the melon before MIN ana culs
It into Slices passing the plate round from one
to the other; all are ,,wonderfuiiy sleLt,
respectful sef-contr0lled the household seems
so peaceful so patriarchial in its simple prlrnl-
tveness that the stranger feels out of place; It is
another, purcr. Older world into which he has
entered all 80 simple 80 natural, so seIi-Tespect-
ful. no servant -girlsIn, no bells no waiting at
table of iunkey or fOOtman, or awkward CUB just
caught from the stable yard.
The SONS saunter in, cigar III mouth, bnt reVerent
toward their parents and, saluting them with the
morning kiss of affection ana OF peace, take the'r
slice of melon. a..
table anywhere, and each takes q plateful; then
comes the cocid for the richest families 1--we much
rs the poor, aud in true natural Spain. there are
no gOUrBets or gourmauds; ; then comes. as nave
sald, The cocida-meat stewed to rags, from which
the cali0 has been taken, with rice ana slices OF
every sort of stewed vegetable, OF the luscious,
aromatic, semi-pungent vegetables of the country.
little dish of sausage, of bacon. follows then
bread and cheese and then fruit again and the
men drink IA little, but very little. wine the women
only water. A cup OF coffee and a cigarette follow
tn meal is over The clock goes half-past II or
l. and II is well-nCh time 10 lie down, If in Sum
mer IN the darkened dicObd, and rest for few
hours or sit down and make dresses for the coming
Feast-day The dinner or cOmida IS but repetition
of the aImuero or breakfast.
New-York tribune., 1880-02-22
men ART OFHDINDLING.

Iron, Cha,n6erS JouyaaL
Two fellows Vho-c money was almost entirely
evpondcd determined that wealthy hotel
keeper shouid bc The means of icllcuIShlug GhoIr
purses. AccoTdiI CIV. one Oi them, yIup up Whai
money be pad 10 the Other entered TIE premises of
the selected victim while I, confederate kept ont
of sight. The visitor inquired for the landlord
To whom he prOp0unded thc query Can you give
me a good dIuHcr! Ol course the resources of The
establishment were equal to such demand, and IN
"A few minutes tie " good dinner served and
duly discussed. Then came the question of pay
ment but the guest had no money, and pointed out
10 his most that had he Dossosscd the "ncelful" he
should have ordered what bc had consumed in the
usual manner that he had simply sought infor-
nation concerning the ability OF the mousse and the
inclination OF Its owner 10 supply him with good
dinner ana was much Obliged for the same A
policeman was called IN; but his decision leaned
toward the impecunIOus dineT-it might DO con-
sidefcd "a ut, but the criminal law could do moth
ng. The guest departed. Tho landlord ground
his teeth.
Nol long after tins. number two arrived with the
query: Can You give me good dinncr| A smile
Of terrible meaning, crossed The lrndl"rPs face
ont and returned with bucket Of water which
with hs own hands he dashed over the applicant
for the good dinner: who there upon Jumped
to his feet and demanded an explanation of such
extraordinary treatment. liza! ha' laughed the
mceused BOnIiacc. rs lac gaIed about for some
thing whercWl h 10 chassie the object OF his wrath
"ha ha yOu fellows can't iool me- twice IN the same
Wayv The visitor appeared aHiOuudcd the Irat +,
landlord appeared anxious To KICK the visitor out.
violent scene Occurr,d. lne wouId-be guest
WAS dcuOmiDated a swIndlcr and rohbcr. The
officer of the law WI again summoned. Each made
charges against the other. The lniuTatcd host
called in his solicitor. The visitor declared that hc
wasp rfocty able aud I'll nc 10 pay for what ho re-
oJI,rrd exhibited his money, threatened proceed
lngs for assault and battery, aud vowed io would
bring his action tor slauder as well. The Landlords
solicitor considered ms ciI'ni was getting cheaply
out of HE scrape by paying down fifty pounds as "A
s0litiRM for the wounded itclnSs ald tho wet
clio, lcs of syi udrT number Two.
New-York tribune., 1880-02-22

thorpe, who, in the time Of Henry VIII. "pursed
people have to be OF the gentIeman's cut. Hear;".
from his tailor that John brakes, local sbonss
maker, had ordered himself Winter cloak Of ths
exact like cut az he should make for Sir Pbilink
the knight instructed the tailor to make bls gar
ment as full Of sits the shears could cutn Tha
cloak and the copy were duly made according To
these directions, and the dsgusted shoemaker. on
receiving his ragged purchase swore never to fol-
low gentlemen's fashions again.
The Emperor Paul of Russia conceived an unae
cOuntable dislike to the fashion of wearing paDts
looms instead of Knee-breeches, which dandies en-.
deayOred to introduce IN his reign. He utterly ex.
tngushed the attempted innovation by ordering bis
soldiers to stop every wearer Of the obnoxious gar
ments. and with their sabres cut away the addi-
tOnal length of materials in the leg-a proceeding
that soon caused return to the ancient fashion Oh
neither garments. This may be said to be have been
the last vigorous attempt to enforce sumptuary
laws In Europe