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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-25

Infants Lace Caps and Bonneis,
splendid assortment, just received at
Dunbar's.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-25

The latest novelties In Perfumes,
Toilet Powders and Toilet goods gen.
orally, at LYONS d MCCAMPBELL's.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-25

10. McTeer's trade Is very heavy,
but be will continue to lead In low
prices.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-25
Flowers for the Federal DecOra-
ton.

The committee respectfully requests
that persons who will kindly donate
flowers will send them to the custom
house onSsturday morning at 8 o'clock
Those who will send them from points
along the railroad will mark them to
Fl. y. squires, vice president, &c,
Knoxville, Tenn.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-25

Finest Dried Beef and Gilt Edge
Cheese at Snoemakers q Caldwell's.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-25

10. McTeer has the best White and
Coored Kid Gloves made. Every
pair warranted not TO rip or burst.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-25

Ladies, select your Hats while the
stock Is complete at A. ID. Dunbar's.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-25

JOS. T. McTEER has never been
undersold, and will not be, after the
l5.h of May.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-25

Ladies can not fail to be suited In
Quality and Prices at Dunbar's.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-25

Call at Shea & Donahoe's for cheap
Tiuware and House Furnishing Goods.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-25

The Kentucky Belle is on exhibi.
tion at Shea & Donahoe's,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-25

p II you are in need of No. / Ice
Cream FREEZER, call on Shea & Don
ahoe before purchasing elsewhere.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-25

Tho woItaie BeIt Co. Marshall, Mich,
WIN sand iheiT celebrated Electro Violate Bolt "
The Bifilssd upon 10 days trial speadT cures guar
Gnieed They mean what theS aaE Write 70 tlom
witllHA aelaT dssgga5wly
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-25

Cold Cream, Camphor Ice, Lip Salve
ETC., at Lyons & McCampbell's..
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-25
A CARD TO THE PUBLIC.


1t Is with feelings Of the most pro-
found regret that we hereby announce
the approaching withdrawal OF our
business house from Knoxville.
About one year ago we Published q
similar announcement; but, overcome
by our strong desire to remain and the
hearty. generous welcome Of the good
peopl . Of this city, we made another
effort to manage two large retail
houses with fra of only two men.
We are now utterly convinced that II
10 iinpracticabis TO do this and at the
same time to maintain that perfect
com nand and knowledge of our bus'-
ness Ia all Its details, which alone
makes first class, well-msnaged tore
possible. -
Solely for the reason mentioned, We
will, for the next
sixty Days,
Sell our stock, which has been kept
full and complete to date, at greatly
reduced prices; and we will, on or
about
July Goth,
Remove what remains unsold 10 our
new house at Chattanooga, where we
will be glad to receive our friends aud
customers. r.v,c,
We take this opportunity TO express
our heartfelt gratitude to the public : Z
Knoxville and vicinity for the hand Of
fellowship aud welcome which has
been so cordially extended to US for the
past one and ons-half years.
"H n n TnURxxA1 4 rA
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-25

HAs ay House and Lot, on Croz!er street, IN rear
of.the First Presbyterian church. Apply TO
jan2l d4s4mos A. o. PRoSsEn.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-25

For good Clothing aud homes. deal
ing, go to 10. McTeef's.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-25

10. McTeer has always sold the beet
goods fJr the least money, and will
continue TO do so -'
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-25

Our drug stores are now supplied
with "Malt Bitters," the new Food
Medicine which has done 80 much
good and comes 10 us so highly recon-
mended. Try 1t. II may save you
heavy doctors billie. maylSw4
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-25

Fearful storm When? Where
AT Dunbar's. The orders are just
pouring In.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-25

Don't buy before you price 10. Me-
Teer's Clothing.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-25

10. McTeer's stock OF Clothing 10
good. Prices lower than any one else.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-25

pSer Ritter's In EHeadquaKteFs
for Fine Cigars, Tobacco, Meer-
scsanum and other pipes. and
snasker's Articles, at o8 Gay
stResa---fhe OLD stand.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-25
One Of the BIOOds

OF Boston recently went to Chicago and got into a
dispute wi a policeman regarding the number Of
glas es Of beer he had taken. As blood purifier
there Is nothing like Scoyi Is Blood and Liver
Syrup. Soothes the hot blood With magic touch
Geo. w. Albers, Wholesale Agent, Knoxville
Tenn ... "a
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-25

10. McTeer has the best line of Sack
Suits in the S ate.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-25
Monfvale Springs
RATES OF BOARD

VIII be open for the reception of Wis
itors on JUNE 1sT.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-25
CITY ITEMS.
MEADQUARTERs ron MEA Ts

Metler a ZeiEIer, West side Market
square.
We have now the Latest Improved Zee
BOX for preserving Mea, fresh, and will always
keep on hands THE VERY FINEST
FRESH NEAT, as vel as a full supply Of
the best or Hams, breakfast Bacon,
sausage. and IN fact everything In the meat
line. We guarantee Ouf customers satisfaction ana
asonabe pneos.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-25

Our new Factory is supplied
with the latest perfected Ma
chinery, all being made in
1889, and hence we have un-
surpassed facilities for man
ufacturing Furniture Of the
Latest Styles. Call and see
us and you will find that We
lead in styles and prices, and
will duplicate any Eastern
prices. and thus save the
freight. Ca Hand see us.
WIN. CASWELL & CO.,
Corner of Gay and Church Streets,
Knoxville, Tennessee.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-25

Scrub Brushes at Shea & Donahoe's
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-16
AN IMMIGRANT MYsTERIOUsLY SHOT.

Gottbelf OK. a native of Wurtemberg. Germany.
who arrived with other immigrants on board the
steamship Scy thia Tuesday, had not been IN the
country more than twenty -four hours before he be-
came victim to one of the growing customs OF the
city winch he does not appreciate. Passing through
Greenwich-st. ON Wednesday afternoon. he was ac-
cos,e1 by a street vender of sheath knlXes. pistols
musical instruments etc, who keeps a stand in
front OF No. % GIeenwch-st., and was urged to
buy some of the goods exposed for SALE Ok said he
had no money; still the pedler followed him and
took him back 10 the stand. where he exhibited a
revolver for sale Suddenly the weapon was mys-
ferously discharged and the bullet lodged in the
of OK, who staggered and would have fallen had he
not been assisted to physician by passer-by.
OK went to a police station to mako q complaint,
and IRON there was sent TO No 5f3 Sixth-st.
Yesterday OK reported the shooting to the Com
missioners of Emigration who sent HIM to WARDS
the name OF the man who shot HIM. but SAID he
would be able to recognize him II he saw him again
II was discovered that tae pedler had no license
and was employed by man named Kolispa, OF No.
H2 GIeenwici-St.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-16
DOUBTFUL OF HIS NATIONALITY.

curious suit is to be tried before Justice Streng.
of Hoboken Several days ago the body of man
was found under tree on the Newark turnpike
over the meadows, near HOboken. Ii was removed
to Cranes Morgue in Westinghouse. Hoboken.
County Physician Converse made an examination
and decided that no inquest necessary as death
had been caused by the heat and hemorrhaGe of the
lungs The body was not identified. The face was
that of a Hebrew and the Hebrews made arrange
ments to have the remains buried. Gustav Hauser,
one of the leading Hebrews of the city, was inter
ested IN the case, and he secured by subscription
enOughmoney to give the BODY burial. Yesterday Mr..
Hauser became convinced that the dead man was
not Hebrew, and applied to Mr.. Crane for the
money subscribed to pay the funeral expenses. Mr.
Crane offered 10 refund ga so, but alleged that the
balance had been expended for ice, burial permit
the use of a wagon, ETC. Mr. hauser alleges that
brew. and has instituted suit to recover 500 tine
amount paid to Mr.. Crane The body was buried
Yesterday at the expense of the county, IN the Ho-
boken Cemetery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-16
HoNORs TO A DEAD SOLDIER

The funeral services of the late Colonel David j..
Min were held at ST. Barthoomews Episcopal
Church. at Fprty-fourth-st and Madson-aye., ut 8
o'clock yesterday afternoon the Rev Mr. sherman
officiating. ,There were many floral tributes. the
coffin beng covered with them. In front OF the
pulpit rested cross of violets on myrtle stand
In the centre of the vioets the number of his regi
ment, the 9th was wrought with carnations,
while in the centre of the stand the word Chas-
scurs" was wrought with white roses The pail
bearers were General John A. Cochran Captains
Halstead, Miller, Bernard, Ellis and Truesdale.
Among those present were representatives from the
Loval Legion under the command Of Major General
Schofeld the eterans of the National Guard under
the command of Colonel William A. Thorn, and
various members of the Second Company. Alter
the usual burial service of the Episcopal Church
had been read the remains were taken to Green
wno1 Cemetery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-16
RIrRIAI, OF HERMAN GRIFFIN.

The funeral services of Herman Griffin, for over
ffty years n merchant in this city, were held yes
tercay afternoon at his late home. No. los Madi-
son-ave The Rev. DR.. Marvin r. Vincent pastor
of the Church of the Covenant of which Mr.. Griffin
merly an elder, delivered brief funeral sermon.
The services opened with the singing of the hymn
cent then read passage from the Scriptures. and
SPOKE OF the aprightness and probity of the dead
man, and Of the influence religion had always had
upon his life At the close of the pastors address
the hymn Rock of Ages" was sung, aud this was
followed by . prayer and slle Lenedlctlon. The
body was then taken in a special train to Wood
lawn Cemetery There were few floral decorations,
and no attempt at display. Many of Mr.. Griiiin's
old ass pcaes i'll business and the church pres
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-16
A PoLICEMAN's CARELEssNEss.

Policeman Zacharah 7. Mallette. of the police
force of Newark, was found early yesterday morn
ing living a. the foot Of the embankment of the
Newark and New-YOTk Railroad. near East Ferry
St. Newark with his head crushed in. AT 3 O'clock
Mallette aud an officer adjoining street met at
the East Ferry Street pot and after exchanging
a few words they parted, agreeing to meet at the
depot within half an hour. The other Officer re-
turned to the depot and after waiting for some time
walked along Mallette's beat and found his pros
trate body. The suppositon is that Mallette
climbed mp the embfnkment and sat down on the
end of one OF the ties TO rest and In this position
fell asleep freight train came along shortly after
9 o'clock The engineer says he saw an object ny
the side of the track. and Thought 1t was man. lie
was sure the engine did not strike the man: 1t ~
Thought that after the locomotive passed Mallette
was aroused and stretching himself up, threw his
head back and was struck by the iron box of one OF
the car wheels. He was removed IN a DYING cond!-
ton TO his home No. 81 Walnut-st. He has a wife
and one child.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-16

weeks. under the auspices Of the CoIored Wesley
Missionary Society, will open in Little Neck Woods
on Saturday. The Rev. William Conger will be in
CHARGE
BABYLOv-A son aud daughter Of Anirew Sam
mis-. ages nine and eleven, have been kidnapped by
George Walton. There ~ mgcb excitement, and
the people are searching everywhere The kidpap-.
ping occurred two days ago and no clew has yet
been found.
HYDE PARK-A singular disease is causing great
destruction OF po1ltrv at HYDE PARK ard in tho
vicinity of Mincola. The fowls are frst taken with
paral zed, and IN q few hours die: Some farmers
have rst many as 100; others all they had. both
young and old.
NORTH HEMpsrEAp-James Pratt leased n farm
at North Hampstead from ,hn Cjrrel agreeing to
leave the ice-house inn when he omit the premises.
Corrcl now sues Pratt to recover rent Tor the farm
and $500 for breach or contract IN no. ming The
ice mouse. The answer IS that the def Ddant waa
prevented by the act OF God from getting ice. as the
weather was too nllld.
HFMPsrEAD.-The census returns 81 the town Of
Homestead show n population OF 10000, an in
creose since 1875 # 900. There are 10 the town
1j3 persons oger 20 years Of age, 30 over 10, 80
over So rs over -, over 80. am over vS :....s
Governor Cornell has aoponted from ne town OF
Hampstead, a. railroad police ex,rnrr,Ii hishmore,
]. Morris Gardiner, and james Wight; Gardines
has taken charge as captain OIL 'nc Lung o'acn
Police.
Long ISLAND CITY.-In the Queens County COnrt
of Sessions yesterday. John schmit'er, convicted
Of manSaughfer in the, fourth decree, was SEN
fenced 10 tDt hIuph OuuiN A ~ N"''.
wears and six months. William Strhger and
Augusta Rust both of Jamacl, were paced on triai
Tor selling liquor on Sundays. TIC only witnesses
for the people were the detectives. Killings and
Harris who are in the employ Of the sunday OD'er@
vance Association The defeudaufs Pat IN no de'
Tense The jury, in both cases, disagreed.
STATEN ISLAND.
SOrru BrAcH.-The ST. johns Gnid has collected
about II 900 Tor tho erection of the Seaside SANS
tarium at Soath Beach.
Eprscuv,IIR-An excise war is threatened 40
KruschyIll. owing to the Excise Ccmmssi oners
refusal TO reIcense place which hes been IN exc
istence for twenty-five years.
HUDSON RlY R TOWNS.
Nrw. RocHrIIF.--Harry Robinson. who was en-,
,ro,.d an \ lumber vessel from eastern port, fell
ovcr1oard IN Echo HarbOr ard was drowned. He
,yos n native OF st. Andrews. New-BrunSwlck, aud
was about twenty years old.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-16
BASE BALL NOTES.

At Troy Tuesday the Providence Club was
defeated by the Troy Club by a of to4
The game between the Worcester and Boston Clubs at
Worcester Tuesday resulted In victory for tho Wor-
cesters by q score OF o TO 8.
At Buffalo Tuesday the Buffalo Club defeatedkithe
Cincinnati Club by OF 10 10 T. The Buffalo Club
made twelve base hits and errors ana the Cncin-
nails made fourteen base hits and eight errors
The Chicago Club played with the Cley Gland Club at
Cleveland Tuesday, aud won by a score OF too.
In game between the Westheld Firemen and the Ma
tional Club ut westted, Mass Tuesday. the Nationals
won by n score Of 10 to o.
Tho Buffalo Club defeated the Cincinnati Club at
Buffalo Wednesday. by score OF 70 g. The Buffalo
Club made hits and errors and the Cincinnats
made 10 base hits and errors.
At Cleveland Wednesday the Cleveland Club turned the
tables ou Chicago Club Winning by of to l.
The Worcesters gained another victory the Boa
ton Club Boston Wednesday. winning by OF o
to 3.
The Newton Base Ball Club has been reorganlned for
the season.
The Rochester Club defeated the Albany Club at
Albany wednesday, by score OF 10 TO 2.
The Providence Club defeated the Albany Club, at
Albany Yesterday, by score OF 10 l.
10 the game between the Troy aud Providence Clubs,
at Troy on Wednesday, the Providence Club by q
score OF 7to2
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-16
JOINING SUIT AGAINST A RAILROAD.

At n meeting of Boston, Hartford and Erie stock
holders Yesterday the report of the committee pre-
yiously appointed read and its recommends
tions adopted. The report. which very briet,
advised the uniting In the prosecution of the Ora.
ham suit to set aside the sale under foreclosure OF
the Berdel mortgage and. for the purpose OF rals-
cents on each share of stock. Before the
report was read, President Rooney called
attention to certain passages IN the com
pressed great confidence that the stockholders
would recover possession of the property. The
report was then adopted without dissent. 1t was
agreed aeterward that books of registry should be
opened next Monday at the office of President
Rooney No Pne-st., and that the period of ninety
DAYS from that date should he allowed for the regis
try and trainer of the stock. The proceeds of the
assessment will be received ard expended by the
cCmmittee previously appointed. The meeting was
largely attended.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-16
MATTRESSES AS LIFE-PREsERyERS.

A party Of about sixty persons, comprising mer-
chants owners and officers of vessels, made an eX-
cursion down the bay yesterday on the steamer
Tige Lilly for the purpose of testing the buOyant and
life-preserving qualities of the patent elastic felt
mattresses manufactured by II; ID. Ostermoor' OF
No 80 Broadway. The material of the mattresses
is cotton felt freed from its vegetable oil by being
subjected to high degree of heat, and Otherwise
prepared so to prevent it from packing as would
be the case with common cotton waddlng. Inc
mattresses are said to be very desirable for general
use as bedding III steamboats,. hotels and private
dwellings, Yesterday however, their life-savlng
qualities, in view of the recent disasters. were the
main feature of interest to the " illnesses.
When the steamer arrived at Bay Ridge 1t was
stopped and some of the mattresses were thrown
into the water and several men launched them
selves on the floating bedding. They remained III
the water for nearly an hour and in that time their
floating qualities fully exhibited to the salts
faction of all present. mattress of ordinary size
foated three men upon it easily, and it is claimed
would support six eight persons who merely
chung to the edges small pillow of the material
supported a full-gTOwn man without iany eXertlon
on his part. Some of the mattresses are made IN
sections one OF which, tied around the body uader
the arms floated "a man head and shoulders out of
water. After the mattresses were taken from the
water they ripped open and the felt was found
TO be perfectly dry in the centre the water not nav
Ing penetrated il to any extent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-16
STABBED WITH A srILETTO.

Antonio Canton who keeps Il fruit stand at
Forty-second-st aud Sixthave.. was brought before
Justice Kilbreth at the Jefferson Market Police
Court yesterday. charged with assaultlng George
Walker age sixteen of No. 0S West Forty thlTd-st.
Al a late hour on Wednesday mat several mis-
chievous boys annoyed Cantoni by attempting 10
steal some Of his fruit. They ran away, the angry
Italian in pursuit with long stiletto in bis hand
ing along quietly aud the Italian, thinking that he
was one of the party rushed toward him with an
oath. Walker, seeing the weapon. also fled. with
Cantoni close 1T his heels. Failing 70 strike Walker
the Italian hurled the weapon at him. The point OF
the blade entered Walkers right hip. infllctine a
deep and painful wound. Cantonl endeavered TO
escape bnt was caught by OficertFannng. He was
locked up for trial with BAH at 81 900.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-16
FEARS FOR AN OLD MANS SAFETY.

The mystery surrounding the disappearance of
Joseph Sykes, of No. 60 Union-st, Brooklyn has
not Yet cleared up, although the police of both
tins CITY and Brooklyn have been looking for him
since Monday last. Mr. Sykes is n wholesale dealer
in rags paper and waste and has been doing bust
ness in West Broadway Tor several months. On
Saturday morning last he left his home IN Brooklyn
for his place of business. and as he did
not return in the evening suspicious were
aroused ard a search begun by his friends. Ii
was found that lac had not been seen at his shop at
all that day. and it was at first supposed that he
might have taken trip into New-Jersey for
business purposes, as he was sometimes
accustomed to do although not without CIV
ing notice of his intention 10 his family.
Ills continued Absence however, has ex'
cited suspicious of foul play: Mr.. Sykes il
nearly seventy years of age. and has always been
of ouiet disposition and sober habits. His wife
states that when he left his house on Saturday
morning he appeared to be in his usual spirits, and
nicated with his family long before this
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-16
PETER COOPER's ILLNESS.

The condition of the venera BILE Peter Cooper was
much improved yesterday and 1t is expected that
two. ON Saturday of last week he was attacked
with bowel trouble and has since been confined
to his bed. The attack, combined with the hot
weather. had a very .prostrating effect upon Mr.
Cooper who is in his nlnetiet year. and on Tuesday
fears were entertained that his illness might be-
come more serious He began to improve. however,
assured TRIBUNE reporter that no alarm was felt
regarding his condition Mr.. Cooper slept part of
the day, and would have arisen except that 1t was
thought best that he should remain quiet.
DR.. j. J. Hull Of No. 15S West Thirty fourth st.,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-16
PLEADING GUILTY Or mANsLAUGhTER

Hartman Verbope who made fatal assault npon
Frederick Wright in front of a rum shop III Hamil-
ton-ave.. Brooklyn, the evening Of June L, from
which Wright died four days later, was arraigned
before Judge Moore and Observation-Disclosures Gubner
and Rogers, in the Brooklyn Court of Sessions yes
terday. lie pleaded guilty to the crime OF man
slaughter IN the first degree. Verhope is a long
this city He was intoxicated on the night of the
crime, and young Wright whose father keeps a
l0uor-store at No. 800 Hamilton-ave, refused to
give him any liauor upon which he drew n pocket
knife aud inflicted a stab in the abdomen Sem
tence will be passed on Tuesday. July 20. The
lowest penalty for the crime is ten years imprson-
ment.