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The Portland daily press., 1880-09-07
BY TELEGRAPH,
MAINE,
Suicide.

Suicide.
LEWISTON, Sept. 6.-Mrs Alonzo Hamilton
committee suicide by drowning in Androscog-
gin river near the cemetery this evening. She
left note saying she was tired of living.
She left husband and four children. Her
husband is carpenter.
Fatally Burned.
MAcHIAs, Sept. GA house and contents
and also barn belonging to George Cole were
burned at Princeton last night. A seven year
old child was burned to death in the house,
the rest of the family barely escaping. Loss
$500.
Drowned at Camden.
CAMDEN, Sept. 6.-Harry Ch ambers, aged
IL, son of P. j. Chambers of Philadelphia, was
drowned while bathing this afternoon.
A Topsham Man Killed.
Boston, Sept. 6.-Geo. Clough, a brakeman
on the Boston & Lowell railroad, fell from the
top of car and was instantly killed. He re-
Gently came from Topsham, Me.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Republican State Convention.


CONCORD, Sept. GA large portion of the
delegates to the Republican State convention
tomorrow are in town tonight, and although
canvassing has been more or less animated
there has not been nearly as much excitement
as on the nights preceding other State conven-
favor of Charles 81. Bell and his nomination
for governor seems foregone conclusion. The
convention will nominate tive electors, but
there seems to be no contest in the matter, the
only candidates mentioned being E. II. VIM
chester of Portsmouth and Nathaniel White
of Concord.
The Republican State committee held a
meeting in Whites Opera House tonight
which was very fully attended Speeches
were made by William E. Chandler, w. II.
Shurtleff, j. w. Patterson, Malachi Dodge,
. g. Moore and others. Senator Rollins pre-
sided and considerable enthusiasm was mani
tested. Daniel Bernard of Franklin will be
president of the convention.
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Murder Trial in Virginia.
President Hayes at Salt Lake.

SALT LAKE, Sept. 6.-Bishop Sharp, snper-
intendent of the Utah Central railroad, ran a
special train yesterday and today to Ogden
and back, while the city authorities have held d
aloof because the President declined tn ir
hospitality. The Mormon church authorities
have been as courteous as possible. The Pres
ident and party were guests of Gov. Murray
and Gentiles represented by their committee,
with their entertainment. The party were
met at Ogden by delegation Of Californians
with gorgeous car for the Presidents s use, and
the party left Ogden about o'clock for the
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THE VERA CRUZ DISASTER.
Injustice to the Captain.

New YORK, Sept. Sat the office of Alex
andre & Sons it was said to-day that the inter.
view with Mr.. Owen, telegraphed from jack
sonville, censuring the captain of the Vera
Cruz for not looking out for the safety of the
passengers, did that officer great injustice. II
is known that the captain, who undoubtedly
lost his life when the vessel went down, did
everything in his power for the preservation Of
the passengers and crew. He not only direc.
ted the efforts which were made to prevent
the vessel from sinking, but worked like q
hero himself.
JACKSONVILLE, Sept. 6.-Nothing further
has been heard from the other survivors of the
Vera Cruz said to have landed at New
Smyrna.
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MEXICO.

Cry OF MEXICO, Aug. 30.-Wm. H. Green
wood, engaged in making surveys for a rail-
way, was murdered yesterday eighteen miles
from the capital.
The report that Mexico had renewed rela-
tions with the Vatican is untrue.
the rebels of Sinaloa have fortified them
selves in a strong position between Concordia
and Paruieo The revolutional movement has
been crushed
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A Race off-Runawav Marriape

NEWPORT, R. l., Sept 6.-The match race
between James Gordon Benefits Latchkey
and e Zbrowski's Orion, announced to take
place to-day, is off.
An elopement was brought to light here at
3 o'clock this morning. the parties being W.
J. Nooning and Ida P. Standing, both Of Fall
River, who were married here late last night
by Newport clergyman, who acted in good
Hotel Aquidneck. The father of the girl ar
rived here from Fall River in team, he hav-
ing missed the boat. He soon found out that
he was too late, the couple having retired as
man and wife. AS soon as he saw the certif-
cate of marriage he took his departure. The
couple are about 20 years of age.
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The Arkansas Election.

LITTLE ROCK, Sept.-The indications are
that at the election for all State and county
officers and members of the legislature to-day
the Democrats carried the State by the usual
majority. The election was quiet. The main
question was the proposed amendment to the
constitution repudiating certain bonds which
Was defeated in this county by over 1900
an overwhelming majority against it.
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ASIA.
Fears Of a Famine in India.

F6afS OF q FHIQIu6 III IuUIH.
BOMBAY, Sept. 6.-The government is ready
to undertake relief measures if necessary. I'm
less copious rains soon occur there will be ap-
prehensions of scarcity if not famine over an
area almost co-extensive with that OF 1876.
Some rain fell Saturday.
CALCUTTA, Sept 6.-The districts threaten
ed with famine are Ahmednuggur, Poonah
and Shalapora. The situation causes great
anxiety, though good rain during September
would remove the possibility of actual dearth.
A Confiagration in Cashmere.
A hundred and fifty houses were burned in
the town Of Serinaquer, Cashmere. There was
some loss of life and number OF persons were
injured.
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AFGHANISTAN.

The British Casualties in the Recent En-.
gagement.
CANDAHAR, Sept. 6.-The total casualties of
the reconnaissance of Aug. 31st and the battle
of the 1st inst, amounted to 24S, including two
officers slightly wounded not before reported
Mary Rivers, aged 70, fell down stairs at
Lawrence, yesterday. and was fatally injured.
Emma E. Seiffert died in Lawrence yester-
day from sunstroke.
Two men we're killed and one seriously in
jured by an explosion in saw mill yesterday.
The rinderpest is prevalent in five districts
of Moldavia.
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Boston Produce Market.

BOSTON, Sept o.
The following were to-day's quotations of Butter,
Cheese, Eggs and Potatoes:
Butter-choice Northern and Western creame-
ries at 2793Oc; choice New York and Vermont dali
ries at 29c; common to fair dairy lots 19a24c;
choice western dairy packed at 24a26c, and $50
23c Tor common to good; and Western lade packed
2lg24c for choice and at 16a20c for common 20
good; market firm at full prices
CheeseEwe quote at 13@131ac for choice ] l "
@12Lac for fair to good; Oc for common; mark
ct is firm with steady demand
Eggs are quoted at 16136171ac for Eastern:16 161s
@l7c Tor New York and Vermont, 161sGl7c for
Canada AMI Prince Edward Island: 14616c for
Western; market firm and in demand
Potatoes-Arrivals have been on the increase and
the market is not quite so firm; sales at the roads
from oog6oc p bush, as to quality; and in bbls
Iron 6Zzsg2 60 Dbl. Sweet POTATOES scarce
ana sSiesat So OCG3 80 y bbi. -
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quito Inlet, in the recent hurricane after contest
OF thirty-six hours with the elements. The crew
ana one passenger were saved.
Sch Pulaski, Wilson, for Boston, put back to Tho
maston Sd inst with loss of manmast.
Sch g NJ Porter, from - for New York. put into
norfolk 4th inst in damaged condition, having
been in collision with British barque.
Sch Carrie NJ Richardson, from New York for
st Domingo, put into st Thomas Aug IL leaky. She
was repairing at last advces.
AnJer, July S-Shp Titan. Berry. from Iloilo for
Boston, reports having struck three times reefs
In Baliebat passage and once a Vega Bank, close
to North Watcher island. The ship grounded fifty
miles from oarawak Island, and had to jettisoon
some of the cargo She makes water and will
proceed.
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Drought in Vermont

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VT, Sept Ga
fearful drought prevails all over Vermont and
manufacturerers have been compelled to sus-
machinery. Springs and streams are lower
than ever known before. The potato crop is
suffering severely and pastures are parched.
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TUESDAY MORNING, SEPT. z.

State will give new impetus to the campaign
here.
1t is generally believed that Tennessee will
send three and perhaps four Republican Con-
gressmen to the next Congress. instead OF one
as now. The natural Mexicanizing influence
and tendencies of Democacy makes these gains
possible. -
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MARRIAGES.

In this city, Sept. 5. by Rev. G. j. Clark, Moses
Dyer and Miss Lydia A. Doughty, both of Portland.
In Rockland, Aug. 27. Frank H. Smith and Addie
M. Farr both of South Thomaston.
In Chelsea, Mass, Sept 1, by Rev. H. A. Sawtell,
Herbert g. Briggs and Clara Ernestine Hanson both
of Portland.
In Boston, July IA, by Rev. S. Cushing Mr.. Ed
ward S. Delano and Miss Amanda L. Morrill,, both
of Boston.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
Caucuses.


North Yarmouth.
The Republicans of North Yarmouth, are re-
quested to meet in caucus at the Town House, on
THURSDAY, Sept. 9th, at O'Clock p. m, to nomi-
North Yarmouth, Aug. 81, 1880.
WestbrOOlx.
The Republicans of Westbrook will meet at War
ren's Hall, Saccarappa, TUESDAY, Sept. 7th inst.
Legislature of 1881. PER ORDER.
Cape Elizabeth.
The Republicans of Cape Elizabeth, are requested
to meet at Town House, on WEDNESDAY,, Sept.
9Th, at 1s O'Clock p. NJ, ia nominate candidate FOR
Representative, also to choose Town COMMITTEES
for the ensuing year.
PER ORDER TOWN COMMITTEE.
Cape Elizabeth. Sept 6, 1880.
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NEW YORK.
The Allioer Case.

New YORK, Sept 6.-Elijah Alliger was ar
raigned again to-day and identified Col. Charles
Broughton as the person who had given him
securities to hypothecate. Further examina-
tion will take place tomorrow.
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SLADE

SHADES ENGLISH MUSTARD is al
ways reliable. "a pure mustard not only helps de
gestion but cures Dyspepsia.) Sold by all leading
grocers in full weight tin cans.
eBPIECRUsT,D Dumplings, noughnuts, Bis
cults Flapjacks &C., &C.. made light and sweet with
Congress Yeast Powder. Try it.
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SPORTING.
BoYton Beats Eearu,

NEWPORT, Sept. 6.-In the Fearn-Boyton
swimming match to-day Fearn was obliged to
give up before covering five miles, and the
referee decided Boyton had won.
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THE DOMINION
The Nova Scotia Murder.

The Nova Scotia Murder.
HALIFAX, Sept. 6.-The body of woman
found murdered near Annapolis, Nova Scotia,
has been identified as that of Charlotte Hill,
an inmate of the poor house, of which the
murderer Joseph Thibadeau had charge.
The Portland daily press., 1880-09-07
METEOROLOGICAL.

INDICATIONS FOR THE NEXT TwENTY-FoUR
HOURS
WAR DEPT, OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL
OFFICER, Washington, D. c.,
Sept.7 A. M.
For New England,
higher barometer, cooler, North to West winds
partly cloudy weather and possibly local rains.
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WASHINGTON.

The New Minister to Turkey.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6.-Gen. Longstreet,
newly appointed minister to Turkey, arrived
here to-day, and will have an interview with
Secretary Evarts tomorrow.
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DEATHS.

In this city, Sept g. Mrs Abbie, wife of Alexander
Hurley, aged AZ years.
Funeral on Wednesday afternoon at her late
residence No. Salem street.
In Bath, Sept. 5, Mrs. Hannah wife of William
Winslow. aged 20 years,
In Phipsburg, Sept. 5, Margaret p, wife of A. D.
Getcheil, aged 81 years months
In Woolwich, Sept. A, Mrs. Betsey Fullerton, aged
81 years months.
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ChicngoLive Stock Market.

(By IeIegraph.)
CHICAGO. Sept 6.-Hogs-keceipts 1,5OO head;
shipments pn 500 head; market quiet, slow and So
oO; choice heavy 2O05 rs; light 9Oa6 81.
Cattle-Receipts 34OO head shipments 90 head:
best and good inactive demand at unchanged prices
2 2O@3 80. N' "'
Sheep.receipts 1000 head; shipments 1900 head;
market nrm; common to medium at 5O64 90;
good 2O94 20; choice 4 so.
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New York stock and Money Marke..

New York stock and Money Market
(By Telegraph.)
NEW YORK. Sept. 6-Evening easy at
@3 per cent: on call, closing 21s; prime mercantile
pa paper d4hs@5M per cent sterling Exchange steady
short Governments quiet but firm. State bonds
are quiet Railroad bonds active. The stock market
closed strong and active.
The transactions at the Stock Exchange, ,aggrepat
ed 271 $40 shares. NeN'
inc FOLLOWING are to-day's closing quotations of
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Survivors of the Vera Cruz.

0UrVIVOrS Oh Cu6 vera CruZ.
CHARLESTON, S. c., Sept. 6.-Six of the
crew of the Vera Cruz, with the surviving
passengers, have arrived here from Jackson
vile. ALI leave for New York tomorrow.
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THE BEST

DRY GOODS STAND
in Portland. now occupied by Eastman Bros, g.
Bancroft 63t Congress street, will be to let after
September 10Th 1t has been occupied as dry
success to the occupant and has the largest coun-
try trade OF any dry goods store In Portland.
Enquire OF IRVING BLAKE, 532 Congress street.
sep4 diff
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European Markets.
By Telegraph.)
LONDON, Sept. 6.-Consos at 81 11-16 for none
and for account.
LONDON, Sept. 6-12.3O P. M-American securi-
tes-United States bonds As, 11414; 41as 1144
LIVERPOOL, Sept. 6-12. 30 P. M.-Cotton market
dull; Middling upands at I'd; orleans at Z 1-16d;
sales 1000 bales; speculation and export l, 900.
Erie 415s.
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The Mobile Fire.

MOBILE, Sept 6.-The total loss by the fire
yesterday was S25S 600; insurance $19O,SOO.
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WIG Murder and Attempted SUICIDE.
DETROIT, Mich, Sept. 6.--John l.. Picker,
laborer, while drunk, in fit of jealousy
shot his wife this afternoon and then shot him
self. He is not fatally injured.
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VIRGINIA.


ReadjusterFunder Conference.
NEW YORK, Sept. Cit is reported from
Petersburg, Va, that conference will be
held between the committees of the Readjus-
ters and Funders, to unite against the Repub-
licans. Hopes are held that one of the tickets
will be Withdrawn.
Murder Trial in Virginia.
DANvILLE, Sept. 6.-The trial of James
Thomas de Jarnette for the murder of his sis
ter in July, commenced today. The jury con-
sists of eight white men and four negroes. De-
fence insanity
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL

Portland DAILY Wholesale Market.
PORTLAND. Sept. 6.
The following are lo-day's quotations of Flour,
Crai Proxui xro
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Boston stock Market.
SALES Of the Brokers' Board, Sept. g.,
Second Board-First Call.
$1,000 Eastern R. R., Az ....... .... 95
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Receipts of Maine Cenral.
PORTLAND, Sept. 6.
: For Portland, "a cars miscellaneous merchandise;
for connecting roads, 70 cars miscellaneous, ner
chandise =
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PORT OF PORTLAND.

| MONDAY, Sept. 6.
Arrived.
Steamer am 3 New York, Winchester, Boston for East
Barque Henry Warner, Reed, Boston, to Lewis
Sch Grace Webster. Young, Philadelphia to
| Sargent. Dennison & Co.
Sch Alaska. Hamilton, Reimbursement to CA B
| Sch G Slower, Arey. Amboy-coal to W H Wood
Msas Sch RR RRRsrriet, = New York-coal to Boston s.
Sch John Higgins. Cook. New Bedford-nails to
| Calais.
Sch Laura s. Ell liza, St Clair, Boston, to load for
Sch G Morgan, Sparrow, Lynn.
Sch Lewis French, Andrews. Damariscotta.
Cleared.
| Steamship Eleanora, Bragg, New Yorl-Henry
Barque Lothair, (BD Desmond. North Sydney CB,
Brig Hattie NJ Balm, Thestrup Boston-Jas Balm.
Sch Minnie Crowell, Crowell. Darlington. MS
Sch Ida Spoford. Stevens, Cutler-Nathl Blake.
sen Adrianna, Snowman, Bath-Nathl Blake.
| Tabor.
SAILED-Brigs Henry Cleaves, Geo W Halls;
sGns nsaeag MaggG & Ellen canton Lowell Pearl
of Ellsworth, Chalcedony. and others.
FROM MERCHANTS EXCHANGE
Ar at New York 9th, ship Tam o'shanter, Soule,
San Francisco.
Ar at Liverpool 4th sship B Brown, Keazer, fm
Bombay
Sid fm Antwerp 4th inst, ship Ocean King, Free
man, United States.
Ar at Liverpool 4th inst ship Andrew jackson,
Bartlett, st John, NIB.
Ar at Falmouth E, 9th inst. ship st Joseph, Fales
New York.
MEMORANDA.
Ship Eric the Red, (of Bath, Allen from NYork
June Io Tor Melbourne totally lost off Cape
Otway, SW coast of Australia. No particulars
The vessel registered 1888 tons, built in 1871
at Bath by E 4 A SewIll, and was valned at about
$50,6O0. Partly insured.
Ship lam O'Shanter, Soule, at New York from
san francisco, reports when 40 miles of
Hole In the Wall, experienced terrific hurricane
from NE, during which lost boat part of deckload
and split sails.
Sch AdaJ Simonton. (of Rockland) Parker from
Pensacola for Boston, was driven ashore near Mos
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SPOKEN.

July IL, lat II 10 S, Ion Sc W, ship B Brown.
Keazer from Bombay for Liverpool
July %. off Cape vacca. barque Niphon, Rogers,
from Cebu for New York.
Aug II. lat A. Ion 40. ship Portland Lloyds fm
Philadelphia for Bremen.
Sept 1. lat AZ 43, Ion 68 So, barque VIM Il Besse
Baker, from Boston for Australia
Sept 2, E of Sandy Hook $50 miles. baruue Ha-
vana, Blanchard, from Caibarien for Boston.
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By water conveyance-1O0O bush Cornmaal to G
W. True Il Co.
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--latest by European steamers

Sid fm Hong Kong 9th inst Ell CAPTAIN Lincoln,
Manila.
Passed Anjier July 8, Lizzie H, Spaulding from
New York for Sourabaya 9th, w Holcomb, Dun
ton. Batavia for New York; 11th, Merom, Lowell.
Taiwant0o for do.
Ar at noilo June 25th, Clarissa Carver Dow
Manila.
Portland.
Sid fm Waterford Aug 1s.aJohn Berry, Jordan,
New York
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Mining stocks.
Closing prices Sept. 6, as reported by H.. n
Pinkham, Stock Broker, 80 Exchange street:
SALES. BID. ASKED
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-07
A Downtown Merchant,

Having passed several sleepless nights, disturbed
BY the agonies aud CT eS OF a suffering child, and
becoming co WINGED that Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup was just he ticle needed, p ured supply
for the child On reaching home and acqvantlng
his wife with what he had DONE she re used to have
administered to the child as she was strongly In
favor OF homeopathy. That night child passed
In suffering and the parents without Sleep Ieturn-
ing home the d following the father found the
baby still wor and, while contemplating anO. her
sleepless night the mother stepped from the room
10 attend to some Domestic duties, and left the
father with the child. During her absence he adj
mnistered portion Of the Soothing Syrup to the
baby and aid not g. That night all hands slept
well, and the little fellow awoke in the morning
bright and happy. The mother was delighted with
the sudden and wonderful change, and, al hough at
first offended at the deception praetlced upon her
has continued to use the Syrup, and suffering cry
ing babies and restless nights have disappeared
single trial Of the syr, never yet failed to relieve
the baby and overcome the preiudlces Of the
mother, Sold by all druggists. % cents bottle.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-07
General Conference Committees.

The standing com mittees Of the
general conference of the Methodist
Episcopal church, in session in Cincin.
natl, are twelve in number, each being
composed of one delegate from each of
the SO animal conferences represented
in the body. There are 95 conferences
in all. but the Liberia and Nevada
conferences are not represented. Deli
egates from the Holston conference
were placed on the committees as fol-
lows: Rev. John f. Spence on Ave,
Episcopacy, Education, Church ex.
tension, Freedman's Aid aud Southern
Work, and Stale of The Church.
Rev. Jno. W. Mann on three, Missions,
Book Concern and Boundaries;
Caleb B. French on two, Itinerancy
and Sunday schools and Tracts; VIM
Rule on two, Rsvisals and Lay Repre-.
sentation.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-07

Mr.. Jno. X, Shields, a prominent
young attorney Ct Grsioger county,
who has been stopping In this city q
few days on his return from Nashville,
where he was engaged as counsel In
the bondholder cult, left last night for
Tate Spring.
Mr.. J. n. Mitchell, popular young
lawyer of the city, and sister. Miss
Maggie, are spending a short time at
Tate Spring.
Hon. o. P. Temple went down on
yesterdays train to Athens, where be
was to lecture before the societies of
the university last night.
Messrs. w. Y. Cox, W. A. Murphy,
ST., and Hsrdie r. Brown, Knox
county delegates to the Nashville con-
veution, returned yesterday evening.
They only took in the first day.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-07
Novelty.

The Y. NJ. G. A. of this city gives
Concert, in the chapel of the SEQ
ond Presbyterian church, the l4th
inst, the admittance fee to be a book
or picture, for the use and decoration
of their hall. Money will be received
instead, il any one prefers. This is
an admirable way TO furnish the
young men with wholesome reading
aud pleasant room to call their own.
TIE character of the book and picture
Is left TO the donor. The best musical
talent OF the city is employed.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-07
c. 3. MAGNATEs
Make a Brief But Pleasant Ex-
cursiOn TO Knoxville.

Make a Brief ssut Pleasant Ex-
cursiOn TO Knoxville.
The following distinguished Ohioans
and railroad men spent few hours Ia
our city yesterday w. II. Clements,
president, and 8. Woodward, general
superintendent of the Cincinnati
Southern railway; H. NJ, Bronson,
general ticket agent; G. b. Lockwood,
general freight agent; 8. A. Bowman,
attorney; ID. w. G. Brown, general
manager, Cincinnati, Sandusky and
Cleveland road; c. III. Bacon, of
Springfield, Ohio.
They arrived here by special train,
between and 8 O'Clock yesterday
morning, from Chattanocg,, travelling
in their own Cincinnati Southern Car,
furnished with hotel and travelling
accommodations complete, Early yes
terday morning the party expressed q
desire to make a flying trip out to
Clinton, on the Knoxville and Ohio
railroad, the point from which con-
nection with the Cincinnati Southern
at Emery Gap is talked of. The man.
agement OF the East Tennessee, Wiz.
ginia and Georgia railroad furnished
an engine aud took them out.
They returned to the city
about IL o'clock, and an attempt
was mads to prevail upon them to re,
main over for longer time, but they
were unable to do so, having engage
ments to meet at Chattanooga, and de.
sired to return by the noon train.
Before leaving. however, the rail-
road officials. in connection with some
Of our leading cilizsns and business
men, furnished on the spur of the
moment some conveyances and gave
them a pleasant drive about the city,
showing them the most prominent
features. he train was held back
about half hour and the special car
was taken by it back to Chattanooga.
Thia was the first visit OF these dis.
tinguished railroad men to Knoxville,
and they made the run up here
merely prospecting, and to put in the
tims, the rest OF their parry having
gone further south from Chattanooga.
they were quite unanimous In their
expressions of delight at their visit.
They were sgree .bly surprised, al d
quite fAvorably impressed, with
Knoxville and surroundings, both %
a business point, aud as TO our besuGi.
full, clean and healthy location.