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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-08
M.C.A. OF EAST TENNESSEE
second Annual Convention 10 be II e I'd
RI MaryvIIIe 18Th TO 18Th Inst.

second Annual Convention 10 be Held
at MsryviIIe, 18Th TO I5ih Inst.
The Second Annual Convention of the
Young Mems Christian Association of
East Tennessee will be held in Maryville,
Tennessee. from Friday the 18th inst, 10
Sunday, 10Th inst, inclusive. The follow
ing circular is issued by the Executive
Committee:
A full delegation from each Association
is urged, and a most cordial welcome ex-
tended to Ministers of the Gospel and all
active Christian young men from places
where no Association exists.
We expect brethren from Nashville.
Chattanooga and New York to be in at
tendance, and to give US the benefit Of their
valuable experience in the work.
Dear brethren, let as many as can, posi-
bly,, come and see for yourselves the Ee-
cessity of organizing an Association on
your return homo, if you have none your
place already.
In order to facilitate the business of tho
Convention and derive the most practical
good, the following topics have been So.
lected for discussion and brethren of ex.
perience appointed to open the debate,
when an opportunity will be given to any
wishing to say word on the subject;
TOPICS.
l. Association work in Institutions Of
learning.
2. Association work in small towns and
country places.
8. he Bible in our Association work.
a. The relation the Association bears to
the Church.
5. Work among Boys
6. The relation Of the District work to
the State work.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-08

30 FAR we have only heard of about
$3.50 leaving Knoxville for ireland.
This Is not as it should be. Three
hundred thousand people living on
one meal, Of turnips or corn meal. a
day, and the situation daily growing
worse, certainly ought to move the
bowels OF compassion OF our citizens.
In another column will be found the
announcement that the CHRONICLE
will receive subscriptions for any
amount, acknowledge them, and fors
ward to Mrs. Gen. Sherman. Any one
desiring to send through us will know
that the last cent will be faithfully
accounted for. That 1t is q worthy
object, the movements going on all
over the country will amply testify.
"The Lord loveth cheerful giver.v
"He that giveth to the poor lendeth
to the Lord"
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-08
RULES CT THE coNvENrIoN.

The order of each days proceedings
shall be as follows;
|. Devotional Exercises, Reading of
Minutes, Report of Committees and Unfn-
ished Business.
q Immediately after the organization is
completed, the President shall appoint the
following Standing Committees, each to
consist of five members
A Business Committee, to whom shall be
referred all business Of genera nature.
committee on Public and Devotional
meetings; but the Convention may refer
any business to Special Committee.
No committee shall sit while the. Com
yention is is session, without special per-
mission.
All committees shall be appointed by the
Chair, unless otherwise ordered, ana snail
| report matters referred to them previous 70
the last business session of the Convention.
No member shall speak more than once
on any question without unanimous con
sent r,u,,,;,,oo
shall be entitled to seats IN tho ConVentloh
as Delegates. - ,s.,;os or AZ.
ousaion will be limited to fifteen minutes
zach. and all other speakers en- the sepject
a. Az nninutnq each.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-08
GEORGIA.

ATLANTA, Feb. THE Supreme
Court of Georgia TO day refused to
grant a new trial to Cox, who was GEN.
fenced TO imprisonment for life for the
murder Of Col Aston. The case will
be carried to the Supreme Court of the
United States.
While Mre. Prosser, on elderly lady
was setting near an open CRATE yester-
day, her clothing caught fire and she
received injuries, from the effect OF
which she died this morning.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-08

HON. E. A. B0RIE, who died in
Philadelphia last Thursday morning,
was Secretary of the Navy under
Grant. or French origin, be was
born in 1909. He was In the Union
army during the Rebellion and rem
dered good service. He was one OF
the originators and leading members
of the Union League. Gen. Grant
gave him the portfolio of the Navy
Department in March, 1869, but he
only held the position five months.
Since then he has been living private
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-08

THE Water Works contractor Is out
in another very brief card-too brief
to tell anything about his having
ignored specifications In the work he
did. This is something the public
would like to know. Did he fudge" I"
on his contract, rs the boys at marbles
would say, with the knowledge Of the
Com N issioners and Eugineer, or any
one of them, or did he do 1t on his
"own hook 2"
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-08
NEW YORK.

New YORK, Feb. THE sharp aud
bitter contest between ex-Police Com
missioner Mich OILS and Mayor Cooper,
which has been bitterly fought ever
since the oustinP of Nichols from the
Rolice Department, fiually resulted in
a complete victory for the latter. The
decision of Judge Lawrsnce, which
has just been given, reiDststes him iD
Office. The matter came before the
Court on writ of certiorari, to review
the action OF Mayor Cooper in re.
moving Nichols.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-08

Z. The Literary work of the Association.
3. The best way to interest young men in
the work.
.. Proper amusements in our rooms.
10. Mission and benevolent work of the
Association.
Sabbath, being the last day of tho Con-
vention, will be taken up entirely by re-
ligious services. The railroads have kind
ly given excursion rates and our Msryvillo
friends offer us good entertainment, so we
hope large number will avail themselves
of it and receive much spiritual refreshing
so confidently prayed for and expected.
JOHN b, CLoTwoRTHY, Knoxville.
j. w. RANKIN, Maryville.
JNo. SLACK Bristol
II. j. COOKE, Athens.
>. L. ANGEL, Knoxville.
JAMES I'll. CowAN, Knoxville.
W. A. KITE. Tusculum.
Executive Committee.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-08

THE chivalrous Gen. Gordon shakes
his cane over Mr.. Stevens head. The
manliness and bravery of this proceed
ing will be more fully remarked when
1t is remembered that Senator Gordon
is man weighing from between IT'S
to 1870 pounds, while Mr.. Stephens
balances the beam at 81 when he has
his winter ulster on.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-08
RELIEF FOR IRELAND.

NEW ORLEANS. Feb. Tile Plea
yatne applauds the munificence of the
New York Heratd's contribution for
the famine stricken Irish, and has
opened a subscription for the Herald
Irish Relief Fund, beading the list
with a liberal contribution. All col.
lections will be forwarded TO the Herald
for distribution.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-08

OUR dispatches this morning tell Of
the discovery of clue to the long lost
Charley Ross. No abduction was
ever more widely known than this
For three or four years Mr.. Ross has
been searching for him, and has spent
his whole fortune in the quest. May
the news be true!
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-08

MAINE real estate is looking up
Large copper mines have been dis
covered in Hancock county. This
will fully and satisfactorily account for
the abundance aud excellence of the
brass owned by the Maine late Fu-
sionists.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-08

THE Cincinnati Gazette Is Of the
opinion that a achange In the system
of electing the Electoral College is not
80 essential as uniform system Of
mathematics when counting the re-
turps
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-08

ALL Presidential booms must be
wrapped in lambs.wool and put away
carefully in some warm, dry place
right away. The nippiDg frost is
abroad in the land.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-08

BLAIEE's friends claim that he was
sold out at Harrisburg by Congress
man Bingham. He represented him
self as Spokesman Of the "plumed
knight, and thus was enabled to pull
the wool over his frien de- eyes.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-08

1T ia rumored that between Grant or
TildeD, the Ciucinnati Enquirer is for
the former. We are happy to state
that this lacks confirmation.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-08

AND still 1t does not appear why go
many OF the Water Works Commis-
sioners resigned In so short a time.
Like the whereabouts Of the bond,
this may forever be wrapt in mystery.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-08

A YOUNG man committed suicide In
Wilson county day or two ago, by
shooting himself through the head
with derlnRer pistol. He had just
received the Nashville Aaaerican con.
tanning Cne of D0ak's editorials on the
recent "railroad SCOOP" after reading
which, he concluded that life was a
failure
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-08
II Gay Street T. rpn,>, al WIN RADTnM

sibly a man who understands the ap-
propriate signals can find chance for
a drink at the House or Senate res,au-
rant; but nothing stronger than lager
is drank publicly"
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-08

A BILL was passed In the Ohio Leg
islsture, last Thursday, restoring the
1872 Congressional apportionment.
This is good.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-08

IT seems to be rather mixed up
whether 1t was Blaine or a Grant
boom.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-02-08
VOL. x.
A BOND! bond My kingdom for
bond.

LOST lost forever lost! We mean
the bond, of course,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-09
A Parrot in the witness BOX.

About six months ago parrot belonging
to the Sisters of st. Bonifacc Convent dis
appeared, and was recently found In tho
possession Of Pierre MaIlot, who lives on
Lapeyrouse street, New Orleans. A do
mand being mado upon him he refused to
surrender the bird, claiming that he pur-
chased 1t, and will not give it up unless
paid an cxtravagant price. The Sisters
have therefore insLuted q suit in the Second
JUSTICES Court to recover their bird, which
they value at one hundred dollars. The
parrot speaks German ilucntly, and It's
owners claim that they will have no diff
cuity in proving their propriety. Upon the
trial the E,rd is to ho brought into court TO
tell what llo knows about kidnapping. The
ird Is well known to the pupils who at
tend school at tho Convent, and 1t Is said
that test Of naturalization will consist in
The BIRDS obedience to certain 6ign know II
only to Its rightful owner. The trial Of
this case promises to be both interesting
and amusing.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-09
ChArleiiltiKne,

Above the ordinary height Of man,
Charlemagnc was gian. in his statue as
in his mind; but The graceful and easy pro.
portion OF all his limbs spoke the Combina-
tion Of wonderful activity with immense
strength, and pleased while 1t astonished.
His countcnunce was as striking rs his fly
ure; and his broad. high forehead, his keen
and flashing eye, and bland, unwrinkled
brow, offered bright picture, wherein the
spirit OF physiognomy, natual in all men,
might trace the expression ola powerful IN
tcllect and benevolent heart. Gifted with
a frame, the corporeal energies of which
required little or no relaxation, and which;
consequently, never clogged and hampcrcd
his intellect by fatigue, Charlcmagne could
devote an immense portion Of his time to
business, and, without taking more than
very small portion of sleep, could dedicate
tho clear thoughts of an untired mind to tho
regulation of his kingdom, even whllo 9th
cr men were buried in reposc. lie wa,
accustomed, we are told, to wake sponta
ncousiy, and rise from his bed four or tive
times IN the course of each night; and 81
great was his economy of moments, that
the brief space he employed in putting on
the simple garments with whicn llc was
usually clothed, was also cu,,icd IN hcar-
ing the reports of his Count of the Palace,
or the plcadings OF various causes, which
he decided at those times with as much
clear wisdom as Ii listening TO then, on the
judgment scat.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-09
Street AcquaintanccB.

You know great many people you arc
not acquainted with.
Your accustomed walks on the street
bring yon face to face with men, women
and children every dny, who grow famil-
lar to you, but you know them not.
just about 80 lar from tho same corner
every morning you meet the caro-w
man, weighted with life's burdens, his
face wrinklcd with the history Of strug-
giles. You always feel like taking of your
hat to him and Offering sympathetic
word
Tho spruce young clerk, with one hun
drcd and twenty steps to tho minute,
glances at you sharply and whzzcs by us
if the world wouldn't move I'll! he &c:
there
Tho distrcsscd-looking woman, with
pale face, shabby-gcntecl dress aud bit
of resolution cxprcssedby her closed mouth,
tiresomcly comes down the walk. IIcr
faco has moved you to pity every morning
for year.
VIVA; is tins little breeze comlng2 With
metallic heel plate clicking, clicking on the
sidewalk like the ringing OF u clog dancers
step, jaunty hat to one side of her head,
neat costume, aud fancy, piquant air3
Meet her every day, but don't dare to
speak TO her.
This little toddling girl with bangs, pro-
tccted by al older brother, playing ON the
sidewalk with hoop and dolly. A gleam
of chiidhood's sunshine that grcets you
chceriy.
Those two jolly fellows coming, telling
stories and laughing all the way to their
work. Liglt-hearted, because they were
born so. iou feel like turning about and
having laugh with them, but they are
only street ucquuintances.
The ''gruDblns" sort OF men whom you
MET every day carrying pipe between
their teeth, round-shouidcrcd, und having
hangdog sort of gait, perfectly ind.if-
crent to everything. 1t makes u nun feel
blue to see them.
The gray haired anu much-bowcd vele-
ran, whose life is near adjournment. You
meet him on Saturday mornings only, lean-
Oh his staff, his white locks streaming in
the breeze; picture which VIC all look
upon with reverence.
These are but few types OF the people
we meet every day in the street and know,
but arc not acquainted with, that are as
much part OF our every day life as arc
our duties that add 80 much to our pleasure
and opportunity for study, and more than
books and newspapers.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-09
Loyalty Rewarded.

The French Government has Just con-
ferred the military medal upon Il young
woman employed in the telegraph Office
at Plthivlcrs during the war of 1870. Upon
the arrival of tho German forces in that
town during the month Of November, they
at once, as was their wont, took possession Of
the telegraph office and rclegated Mdllc.
Dodu, the young woman In charge, to a
room, and hldlle. Dodu managed to tap
them and convey the information to tho
snb-prcpcct. One day telegram arrived
from the Prussan staff at Orleans address
cd to Prince Frederick Charles, informing
him Of tho march Of q French corps upon
Gicn, and suggesting the movements TO be
made in order to surround it. This tele.
gram she took to the sub -prcfect who mado
thrcc copies Of 1t for tho commander of the
French corps, sending each by a different
messenger. Two of tho messengers were
killed, but the third arrived, and the in
formation enabled the French commander
TO make timely retreat. The Prussians
did not az certain what had taken place un-
I'll just before the armstice, but for which
Mdllo. Dodu might have Jared badly.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-09

out for the island. He seemed to be
powerful swimmer, and thousands of
men and women held their breath III horri-
fled suspense. He appeared to near the
island III his desperate efforts. Then arose
the Cry. "He's saved! he's saved!"
But suddenly those Oh the bridge, who
could see moro distinctly from their loca-
ton, became aware thatIth space between
the island and tho swimmers head was
widening There was another dreadful
moment of suspe nse, and then tho unpity-
Ing rapids seized their prey. and apparently
making sport Of the efforls that had been
resorted to to snatch him from their grasp,
twisted him round and whirlcd him along
until they hurried him over the precipice
AS the poor fellow went over singular ef-
feet was observable. The vast body of
falling water curves over the edge of the
of the falls like huge wheel, and az
the body was shot forward by the force of
the current, it seemed to leap completely
out Of the water, the feet being visible,
before it took the terrible plunge. The
death-like silence that had fallen upon the
crowd was broken by a fearful cry-a
sound mingling wall, howl and shrek
In one. Many strong men as well as
women tainted. They had witnessed u
tragedy more intense in its painfuiness than
any drama could present, aud one not like
ly to be soon forgotten.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-09
You Can Skip.

''Is your name David Shaster ?" asked
the court of Il man nearly seven feet high
who suddenly walked out on Bijahs arm.
"Hcy1" replied the prisoner, as he lean
cd forward.
rs your name David shaste:9"
"IIcy2"
= your-nam - David - Shaster2'
repeated tho court with all his voice.
"Yes, suppose it is'
"Iou are charged with being drank"
''IIey2"
"You are charged with being drunk"
"Hey2"
'Drunkl" yelled Bijah, with ms mouth
close to mans car.
"Who's drunk2 What have got to do
with anybody being drunk"
"You were dr,mi!' shouted the court.
"Hcy2"
"You were drunk!' yelled Bijah.
"Bet you SO. replied the prisoner as he
went down for the money.
The officer in the case said he found him
lying under shed, drunk and asleep aud
the court replied:
''WelI, can't yell my head off to make
him understand. ryo busted my collar
button and broken a suspcnder already,
and shall let him 60. Prisoner you cal,
CO."
'Hcy9"
"You can skip"
''Hey7"
Bijah turned him around and run him
out aud shut the door on him. but he put
his nose. against tho glass and shook the
door and called out:
''lIey2 III SIC if haven't any rights!"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-09
Osborne House.

Osborne adjoins the estate of Norris Cas-
tie, where the Queen spent some time in
childhood, and her selection Of the place
in mature years was probably due to early
Impressions. The Queen and Prince seem
soon to have felt desire for-what her
predecessors on the throne never had--a
nome OF their very own. as opposed to an
official home, and the private home of Os-
borne was soon supplemented by tha. of
Balmoral. 1t is scarcely probable that
radical House of Commons will be content
to vote much longer the great sum annually
demanded for maintaining royal palaces ut
which the sovereign never resides.
Besides Buckingham Palace-wherc her
residence now averages about ten days q
year-thc Queen has Kew, Hampton Court,
Kensington. Busby Park, st. james, the
white Lodge in Richmond Park, Frogmorc,
all ut her disposal, should she please to oc-
cupy them, and all maini aimed at public
cost, besides Holyrood in Scotland, where
occasionally she has spent few days.
kersington and Hampton Court are now
given up in part to pensioners Of position.
The accumulation OF these palaces has been
in considerable decree due to the ind-
yldual caprice OF various sovereigns.
William Ill hated the splendid palace of
Whltehall, anu was not sorry when tire ef-
faced the triumphs OF Holbein ana lingo
Jones' Ho lived at Kcnsington, and occa-
sionally at Hampton Court. Anne lived at
kcnsington and Windsor, as did the Gcor-
ges up to and inclusive of George II.
George Ill and Charlotte lived at st. James,
Windsor ami Kew until Buckingham
House was bought.
George Ill also lived great deal at
Frogmore, in Windsor Park. For ycars
he did not occupy Windsor Castle. George
VI lived, after he came to tho throne, at
Buckingham Palace, Windsor, and the Pa
vilion brighton, and spent on them then,
probably, at arough calculation, 81, 900, 900.
William w, not at all representa- i've
King lived chiefly at Windsor and Buck
ingham palaces. So lar as Windsor,
Hampton Court, Busby and Richmond III o
concerned, their surroundings arc entirely
free to the public, who can ride and drive
in nearly every part of their parks. Were,
however, kensington Palace, plain brick
building, covering several acres, razcd and
fine houses erected, the public would not
suffer by the loss of a recreation ground,
and the public treasury would gain to tho
extent OF sum nearly covering all allow
ances paid TO the royal family, except that
to the Queen.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-09
CurlOsitieB OF II Missouri Gave,

About a year ago Mr.. Strein bought
tract ofland one mile cast Of Wcstport, upon
which was wonderful spring Of cool, pnre
water, which came bubbling from an i'm
mense cave which has been explored 8, 900
feet from its mouth. Soon after MIR. Strein
secured the property he bethought him of
raising brook trout, and Mr.. AnnIn, q we'll
known fish-culturist OF Rochester, came to
Kansas City to sec if the plan was a feasl-
bic one. Dir. Amin explored the cave;
and after making his way underground
about SIX hundred feet came to a small
cataract about three feet high, over which
the water fell. In about four hundred yards
another waterfall was reached, but at this
point person has to crawl along, as the
walls Of the cave are very low, the ceiling
being ragged and rough. About year
ago. whon an investigation of the cave was
first made, a lot of old Indian arrow heads
of flint were discovered near the first
waterfall, and II is said III oldcn times the
Indians used this cave as a sepulchre for
their dead before they were sent to the
''happy hunting ground" In support of
this theory 1t is known that within thirty
yards of the mouth of the cave arc the
romans Of an Indian stone house, where
not many years since dwclt half breed
and his aged squaw. They were very
reticcnt as TO the use of the cave, but
claimed that the water which came from 1t
had certain curative powers which their
"mediclne men" had discovered ages ago.
The people in the neighborhood have all
heard the stories, and the place has about it
much of interest. Mr.. Amin told MIR.
Strein that in his opinion the water in tho
cave was well adapt, d to raising fish, and
on his return from Rochester he sent out
three thousand eggs taken from Caledonia
creek, near his own home, which have been
Matched out successfully.